Programme Policy Officer (Senior Advisor) - SSA11 - Maputo)

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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.

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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Public Administration, Social Sciences or a related field, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in political analysis, policy and planning, international development, peace and security, conflict prevention or human rights is required.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Portuguese.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Job holders are likely to manage a complex portfolio of activities that may include formulation and direct management or coordination of programmes at CO level or formulation of substantial parts of WFP-wide policies and provision of technical advice at RB or HQ level. As such job holders will be expected to have an extensive breadth of programme and policy knowledge/experience including strong technical abilities in an area of expertise and ability to credibly influence strategic, policy and operational discussions. The job holder will report directly to the Country Director

JOB PURPOSE

The current WFP Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for Mozambique (2017-2021) will finish in June 2022. To facilitate internal approval processes, a first draft of the new WFP CSP for Mozambique (2022-2026) is to be finalized in the last quarter of 2021. To inform this new CSP a series of strategic high-level consultations will need to be conducted in the first half of 2020 with government partners, UN partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Importantly, the incumbent of this position will not be responsible for the write-up of the new CSP but to solicit its main inputs. The incumbent of this position will report directly to the Country Director.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Consult with Head of Programme, Head of M&E and activity managers to identify all major government- and UN partners, and other relevant stakeholders that the WFP Mozambique Country Office should ideally consult with in developing the new CSP for Mozambique;
2. Consult with the Head of Programme and Heads of Field Offices to develop a plan for soliciting inputs from Field Offices and their provincial government counterparts for the new CSP for Mozambique;
3. Conduct an assessment on the implications of the government restructuring that was implemented in early 2020 for WFP, specifically with respect to restructuring at the provincial level and the implications of that for WFP Field Offices.
4. Set up a plan for Country Office management, Field Office management, and relevant activity managers to meet with the different partners and stakeholders;
5. Facilitate discussions between WFP Mozambique Country Office and Field Offices on the one hand and national partners, UN Partners, and other relevant stakeholders on the other hand;
6. Ensure a repository is available for management and the 'CSP writer' where notes for the records are available of the different consultations that have been conducted;
7. Discuss with the 'CSP Writer' how the outcomes of the different internal- and external consultations can best be considered in the CSP document; and
8. Perform other related duties as required.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Utilizes understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives to communicate linkages to team objectives and work.
• Be a force for positive change: Proactively identifies and develops new methods or improvements for self and immediate team to address work challenges within own work area.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Identifies opportunities to further align individual contributions with WFP’s mission of making an impact on local communities.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Is able to identify, support and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP.
• Create an inclusive culture: Recognizes the contributions of teammates, and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognise the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts in ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios)

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
• Focus on getting results: Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders.
• Be Decisive: Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes in light of evolving directives, while also responding quickly in high-pressure environments, such as in emergency settings.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other units in conversations on impact, timing, or planning
• Build strong external partnerships: Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships.

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 the ability to design, implement, monitor and provide oversight over effective and efficient programmes deploying different transfer modalities. Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) Demonstrates the ability to incorporate technical information into programme design and implementation and appropriately communicate it internally and externally. 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 Demonstrates the ability to engage key stakeholders (e.g., WFP units, external partners) in policy dialogue to strengthen national government food and nutrition security strategies and programmes.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated integrity in accordance with UN standards values and ethics, to support the vision and mission of the United Nations and support the achievement of WFP’s strategic objectives;

• Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Planning and organizing - Ability to manage, organize, plan and execute tasks in setting priorities and work under pressure to meet frequent and tight deadlines;
• Communication - Strong skills in oral and written communication.
• Analysis - Demonstrates ability to analyze and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources to inform strategic planning and programme development.
• WFP Programme knowledge - Ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialized fields.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• A minimum of five years in working for-, or with the government of Mozambique at the highest levels.
• A minimum of five years of experience leading a multi-stakeholder strategic and planning exercise in the areas of international development and political affairs, peace and security, conflict prevention or human rights.
• Experience in priority-setting, forward planning, and strategic analysis.
• Experience in analysis and planning for UN development and/or emergency response efforts is desired.
• Experience with the preparation of political analytical reports, background papers, and organization of high-level meetings.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract type: Special Service Agreement, level 11.

Duration of assignment: 6 months with possibility of extension.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for applications: 18 December 2020

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.