Programme Policy Officer, Resilience and Livelihoods Unit, P2, RBD, Dakar, Senegal

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees. We encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

Do you have experience in International Development, Social Sciences, Partnerships and you are interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline to apply for this position is Monday, 19th September 2022 (17:59 EDT ).

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) , a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org/ and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WHY JOIN US?

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· WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

· WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment

· WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities

· A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe

· We offer attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

THE ROLE

The job holder will work under the supervision of the RLU HoU to provide support to programme activities and operations that effectively build resilience in contexts affected by recurrent food insecurity. Specifically, the job holder will support RLU in all efforts related to programme management and tracking, partnerships development, reporting, and building a robust research and evidence base for planning, learning and strategic engagement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

You will have the following responsibilities:

• Contribute towards the development of a resilience projects, response plans and operational processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
• Provide programme management support to all integrated resilience programming, with main focus on the G5 Sahel resilience scale-up.
• Serve as focal point for RB RAM on all matters related to the resilience measurement framework to create a robust evidence base on resilience programmes in the Sahel.
• In close coordination with RB RAM, HQ and CO units, advance the research agenda on resilience programmes in the Sahel by identifying research opportunities, including needs and partners, providing guidance on research endeavors/study set-ups, and accompanying research implementation.
• Support the Impact Evaluation on resilience programmes conducted by WFP’s Office of Evaluation in partnership with the World Bank’s DIME in Mali and Niger, and monitor potential impacts on programme objectives.

• Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained and, in close collaboration with COs, oversee accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities to meet specific reporting requirements of donors (e.g. annual and semi-annual reports for BMZ, overall multi-donor reports, etc.).

• Research and analyze a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of programmes and activities, including on building resilience in conflict-prone settings and strengthening social cohesion.

• Produce and contribute to good practice documentation and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to encourage dissemination, sharing and learning across countries, programmes and partners; provide support and guidance to COs in related efforts.
• Prepare briefings, talking points or presentations to support donor engagement and inform decision-making and planning of WFP management.
• Support RBD RLU and COs in developing project/programme proposals for resilience programmes based on programmatic criteria and lessons learned.
• Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships (e.g. technical collaboration with GIZ, enhanced partnership with UNICEF, etc.) for collaborative working leading to improved resilience-building packages.
• Support planning and management of RLU budget.
• Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Master’s degree in one or more of the following disciplines: International Politics, Conflict & Peacebuilding, International Relations or rural development.

  Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in International Development, Social Sciences, Partnerships.

  • Prior experience with WFP an asset.
  • Prior experience in West Africa an asset.
  • Prior experience with resilience programming an asset.
  • Prior team management experience.

  Languages:

• English fluent (level C) and French working language (Level B minimum).

MORE ABOUT YOU

You have:

• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience in using geographic information systems is required.
• Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description. Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

• Leads by Example with Integrity: Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others
• Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments: Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change
• Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork: Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth
• Applies Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things
• Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnership: Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position (rotational) and is open to all nationalities.
• Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is classified as "rotational" which means the incumbent shall be subject to the regular reassignment process. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
• The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Dakar, Senegal to take up this assignment.

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.