Programme Policy Officer (TPDS), DFPD New Delhi, SB-4

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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.

VACANCY DETAILS

Type of Contract: Service Contract Grade: SB-4 Location: New Delhi - Department of Food and Public Distribution Duration of Employment: 1 Year (Renewable, depending on availability of funds) Reporting to: Direct Supervision of the Director/Joint Secretary, Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India and under the technical supervision by Head of the Supply Chain & PDS Unit, WFP New Delhi

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP), operating in India since 1963, aims to support the government’s food safety-nets by providing technical assistance to improve their efficiency to address malnutrition and food insecurity in the country. Through its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) (2019-2023) WFP aims to support India in achieving their targets under Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17. Strategic Outcome 1 under the CSP (2019-2023) is aimed at enhancing the efficiency, targeting, service delivery and supply chain of government programmes for improving access to food and sharing of best practices on warehouse management. Under SO 1, WFP is working through Partnership Agreements with Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) at the national level and with the state governments of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh with the goals of: • improving the service delivery of food-based safety nets through optimizing existing supply chain operations, • improving warehousing operations for food grains and market linkages for small holder farmers, • supporting End to End (EtE) Computerisation of Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), • piloting cash-based transfer and • developing best practices.

JOB PURPOSE

In coordination with WFP Country Office and under the supervision of the Head of the C-PMU as decided by the Joint Secretary (DFPD), the Advisor will support strategic analysis and advisory services to the Department of Food and Public Distribution on the current best practices in the country which will serve as guidelines for scaling-up across the country. The Advisor will also be responsible for understanding the requirements of the states and will provide customized approach documents/concept notes to them. The Advisor shall also be responsible for upgrading the tools for the monitoring of progress across states, based on the new best practices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Director/Joint Secretary, Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India and under the technical supervision by Head of the Supply Chain & PDS Unit, WFP New Delhi the Programme Policy Officer (TPDS) will be responsible to perform the following duties: 1. Provide strategic support to identify, document and evaluate best practices in implementation of TPDS: • Co-ordination with relevant stakeholders for compilation of existing studies and documentation on TPDS best practices. • Prepare templates for documenting best practices. • Update the documentation of the best practices through interfacing with different state governments and other stakeholders. • Prepare analysis plans facilitating independent and unbiased analysis of the best practice models. • Undertaking in-depth assessment/ evaluation of the models and prepare recommendations for the state governments. • Undertake financial feasibility and scalability assessment of the models. • Maintain effective and efficient oversight and reporting systems related to TPDS operations to support DFPD in implementing new schemes and initiatives at State level. • Document and report on the progress of the project activities including. • Conduct capacity building workshops for Government officials and other stakeholders in TPDS operations. 2. Provide strategic support to disseminate best practice models and support their effective scale-up: • Assess the socio-political-technical factors necessary for scaling up the identified best practice model in different states. • Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives. • Prepare dissemination plan for effective uptake of the identified models by the different states for effective TPDS transformation. • Undertake risk and gap analysis. • Prepare state specific recommendations for states to customize/modify solution to state specific requirements. • Assist in identifying learning sites and “demonstration projects” and coordinate with state government to facilitate cross learning. • Provide a road map for effective implementation of the best practice model and TPDS transformation. • Support the Central Government in the preparation of model plans for incorporation in state level DPRs. 3. Maintain effective relationships with representatives of government at the Department of Food and Public Distribution, GoI and other related States/UT. 4. Prepare and compile relevant data and create detailed technical specifications for all components of the solution/implementation from various stakeholders and share with relevant WFP Country Office Programme Officers for analysis and representation.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses from an institute of repute in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications; the following disciplines combined with an advanced degree related to information and communication technologies: Business Administration, Project Management, Development Studies, Engineering would also be acceptable Experience: At least three years or more of progressively responsible professional experience working in project planning, coordinating and implementing large scale technology/e-governance solutions with government or a development agency, in the area of e-governance, systems design and development, implementation of computer / IT systems or below related areas. Experience in working independently with minimum supervision, often in fluid and ambiguous situations will be required.

Languages: Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi is preferred.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Competencies & Skills: The post holder should have strong technical, analytical and problems solving skills; ability to think through complex issues to conceptualize, design and execute actions plans. Demonstrate passion and motivation with the ability to manage complexities, multiple tasks with commitment to deliver against multiple, tight deadlines at work. Excellent team player with an ability to work collaboratively, share information and build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds while focusing on impact and results. Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation and documentation skills with a focus on effective procedural documentation. Maturity and presence required to effectively participate and contribute in meetings with senior government officials. Knowledge: Understanding of the Indian Government bureaucracy and TPDS operations will be an advantage. Sound knowledge of project planning and management, preferably in the IT transformation or e-governance space.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test will be used as a form of screening. In the event your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/ certificate(s) required for this position. This is a national position therefore candidates who are non-Indian nationals will not be considered. Mode of Engagement: The salary for this position is INR. 14,69,279/- per annum (depending upon the last drawn remuneration of the candidate), plus medical benefits as per WFP's plan. All tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber. WFP is committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. WFP adheres to “zero tolerance policies” in the workplace. Applications for the positions are to be submitted online on the E-recruitment links as mentioned below: https://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings Note: Candidates are requested to Create an account in the system before applying. Candidates curriculum and applications will be registered and allows them to update their profile and apply for a job through wfp careers website.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

VACANCY CLOSING DATE : 8 OCTOBER 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.