Programme Policy Officer SC9

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages 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 or disability.

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

In Zimbabwe, WFP has a strong track record of delivering food assistance and managing supply chains during crises, while building resilience to shocks among vulnerable communities. The July 2022-December 2026 Country Strategic Plan (CSP) provides a road map to promote shock-responsive social protection and sustainable and resilient food systems. The Plan articulates collaborative efforts to better anticipate future needs, improve data and forecasting and strengthen livelihoods and local capacities to withstand, respond to and adapt more readily to sudden or chronic stresses. WFP is supporting informed decision making on food security and nutrition in Zimbabwe, and integrating nutrition, gender, protection and inclusion, youth engagement, technological innovation and decentralized zero hunger action throughout the plan. WFP is establishing new partnerships and leveraging existing ones to their full potential, including those with the other Rome-based and other United Nations agencies.

WFP Zimbabwe’s July 2022-December 2026 CSP focuses on the below areas:

• Social and humanitarian assistance for food-and nutrition-insecure populations in targeted rural and urban areas.
• Support to urban food insecure households for resilient livelihoods.
• Support to rural communities for climate resilient livelihoods, sustainable management of natural resources and enhanced participation in local markets and value chains.
• Collaboration with national actors to enhance capacities to develop, coordinate and implement well-informed, effective and equitable actions for achieving food and nutrition security.
• Services to humanitarian and development actors in Zimbabwe so they can implement their programmes and provide support to their beneficiaries in an efficient, effective and reliable way at all times, including during crises

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the implementation of key Programming Activities in WFP Zimbabwe (R4 and Zambuko Programs), with a primary focus on resilience building, agriculture, and sustainable food systems.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Manage all Field Level Agreements of the Programmes, including communication and Coordination with partners and overseeing the budgets of the programmes.
2. Ensure effective funds management of resources allocated to resilience activities in close coordination with relevant activity manager, budget and programming and finance teams.
3. Identify opportunities to further integrate and layer the R4 and Zambuko programmes with other resilience-building programme activities to contribute to targeted communities' resilience-building against climate shocks and diversification of livelihoods.
4. Mainstream gender, nutrition and protection as per project proposals and requirements from donors.
5. Seek potential areas of layering, collaborations and synergies on sustainable food systems and value chain development.
6. Information and Knowledge Management - ensure accurate management of information related to the programmes in close coordination with the M&E team.
7. Prepare analytical and operational reports on the implementation progress of the programmes, as well as develop briefs or case studies on specific thematic areas.
8. Resource mobilization and partnerships, including providing technical input to communication materials and funding proposals.
9. Establish and maintain operational and strategic partnerships with government ministries, UN Agencies, NGOs, Private sector and research institutions.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Food Systems, or other field relevant to development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in an international humanitarian, international NGO, or related organization with a particular interest in resilience building, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable food systems.

Language: Fluency in English language, knowledge, and fluency in any local language is highly desirable.

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 Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork Applies Strategic Thinking Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role-modeling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gathering perspectives, analyze options and risks, and proposing new ways of doing things

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.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Demonstrated professional experience managing projects in climate resilience building, agriculture, and sustainable food systems. Experience in integrated rural resilience building projects similar to R4 or Zambuko is considered an asset.
• Proven experience in managing integrated programme activities and project funds management.
• Proven capacity to develop funding proposals and track record of successful grant-making.
• Proven experience building partnerships with international organizations, governments, and or the private sector for the incubation of new projects and programs.
• Proven experience in working with diverse, multicultural, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to present information and ideas and to communicate effectively. Track record of producing reports and other communication materials.
• Demonstrated data collection, sound analysis, and analytical writing skills.
• Proven experience working with Excel spreadsheets.

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including a basic salary, 30 days’ annual leave, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their application via E- Recruitment attaching a signed application letter, and a Curriculum Vitae.

This advert is open to nationals of Zimbabwe only. Female candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for applications: 17 January 2024

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.