Programme Policy Officer (Resilience & Livelihoods)- NOB (Internal to UN)

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support resilience and livelihoods strategies, policies, and programs.

You have:

• Advanced University degree in a relevant subject/Social Sciences or Engineering with supplementary courses in management or closely related fields.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in progressively responsible roles in the field of assessment, DRR, coordination and communication in public sector.
• Fluency in English language is a must, fluency in Pushto is desirable.

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Job Title Programme Policy Officer ( Resilience & Livelihoods) Grade NOB Contract type Fixed term Duty Station Peshawar Duration 1 YearThis vacancy announcement is for Pakistani nationals only. Deadline for applications is 11th April 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ABOUT WFP

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is based in Peshawar closely liaising with Office of the Planning & Development Department for technical support and advice to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government, including newly merged districts, on matters relating to joint projects, policy advocacy and funding opportunities relating to Livelihoods and Resilience, with reporting line to a WFP Office in-charge.

JOB PURPOSE

To maintain close coordination and extend technically support, advice and advocacy to the relevant Government teams in P&D Dept. on matters relating to resilience and livelihoods strategies, policies, and programs covered under relevant strategic outcomes of WFP Pakistan Country Strategic Plan (CSP). To provide timely advocacy to and identify funding opportunities from the Office of the P&D relating to resilience and livelihoods. To keep close coordination with WFP teams of livelihoods, resilience, relief, nutrition and Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) and timely communicate government's relevant plans contributing to WFP mandates. To position WFP as a preferred partner of choice for the Government under immediate, medium and long term plans of the KP Government

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Ensure close coordination with office of the Chief Secretary, Planning & Development Department on policy advocacy and funding opportunities relating to Food Security in the KP province. To actively lead and extend technical assistance and advice to the provincial government on key policy matters. 2. Position WFP as a preferred partner of choice for the Government as well as potential donors for WFP in the KP province. Facilitate timely access of WFP to Government's key policy documents on livelihoods and resilience strategies and ensure required reflection of WFP strategic objectives in the Government policy documents. This includes keeping the provincial government informed on the value-add of WFP's technical strengths in Research, Assessments and Evaluation. 3. Coordinate with and lead the relevant UN/Government technical working groups/clusters (Food Security, Resilience, coordination etc), highlight visibility of WFP activities and position WFP’s strategic priorities , programmes and assessments/studies. Explore partnership opportunities with the Government, UN and civil society that strengthen existing capacities of WFP programmes and assessments. 4. Closely work with the WFP teams for the designing, development and implementation of the programmes under CSP. Ensure adherence to the national and priorities and guidelines i.e. cash-based modalities. Ensure timely responses to the Government queries on WFP operations. 5. Timely coordinate with the line departments and WFP relevant sections/VAM unit for planning and designing the required assessments; identifying the current gaps and required response; development of assessment tools and methodologies. The staff member will also ensure visibility of WFP interventions and mandate in the relevant assessments and studies. 6. Ensure data management and conduct techncial analysis of the assessment reports for timely decisions. Timely disseminate key findings to all concerned stakehodlers and WFP relevant focal points. The staff member will also provide recommendations for programmes based on findings of assessments and techncial inputs into key documents of the Government for the improvement of food systems. 7. Identify opportunities where WFP can support the Government's efforts and build their capacities. The staff member will also contribute to building, enhancing and sustaining operational capacity of government staff through organizing training to conduct assessments and monitoring in collaboration with WFP relevant units. 8. Other accountabilities, as required

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in a relevant subject/ Social Sciences or Engineering with supplementary courses in management or closely related fields.

Experience: Overall, at least five years of (relevant) Professional experience in progressively responsible roles in the field of assessment, DRR, coordination and communication in public sector, involving advocacy and advisory support to government.

Language: Fluency in English language is a must, fluency in Pushto is desirable.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Displays ability to identify the main hunger problem at the national or subnational level to design and implement context-specific programmes that integrate complex analysis and the full range of food assistance tools. Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher) Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development. Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring. Emergency Programming Displays ability to translate understanding of programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches. Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Sound understanding of economic and social issues in the context of Pakistan, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Aware of government specific contextual needs, policy directions and immediate, medium and long term plans. Applicant is expected to have understanding of different coordination mechanisms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/erstwhile FATA under the government and UN systems. Advanced computer skills, including at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and database. • Ability to analyze data and statistics for the analysis of food security indicators ability to conduct assessments particularly in organizational capacity; Able to produce high-quality written reports and present it to senior management; • Technical knowledge in displacement and vulnerability issues, data analysis, information management and coordination.

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Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.

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