Programme Policy Officer (VAM)-NOA-ISLAMABAD

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ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer

Grade: NOA

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Salary: Starting at PKR 378,000 per month

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: ISLAMABAD

Vacancy Number: (827387)

Date of Publication: 29th,May 2023

Deadline of Application: 11th, June 2023

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

Remote work may be possible depending upon the operational requirements of the Programme. Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the personal circumstances of the requestor given the operational situation.

JOB PURPOSE

To achieve Strategic Outcomes of WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2023-2027, the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping unit has important responsibility to guide the programmes on food security with evidence based information. For this, it is important to remain up to date with the latest on food security situation, for which VAM has the recognized capacity on data collection, analysis and presentation. Programme Policy Officer (Data Analyst) is a key position in the VAM unit, responsible for collection, analysis and presentation of data related to food security and vulnerability.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1.Support food security and nutrition related assessments/studies, assessments on the identification of target areas, selection of beneficiaries and other baseline and endline assessments for WFP interventions in collaboration with Programme team.

2. Contribute to appropriate assessment methodologies and data tools for use in the field for data collection at different levels e.g. household level, community level, KIIs etc. 3. Support preparation of trainings material and facilitate trainings to enumerators on data collection tools and assessment methodologies. 4. Analyze data collected through the households’ surveys, traders’ surveys, FGDs and other methods and draft appropriate reports based on the findings of the surveys. 5. Participate and contribute to inter-agency assessments such as Multi-sectoral Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA), Multi-sectoral Rapid Needs Assessments (MSRNA) and thematic assessments etc. particularly in the methodologies for data collection and analysis. 6. Prepare briefs, bulletins on the state of food insecurity and vulnerabilities for WFP senior management and internal and external audiences. 7. Liaise with and represent WFP on relevant government departments', UN agencies and partner NGO/INGOs and other forums. 8. Extend technical support to generate evidence for WFP activities implemented under UNSDCF and 4RF work frames. 9. Provide spatial analysis and mapping/GIS support to the design and implementation of WFP programs with particular emphasis on targeting of food assistance based on geographic, cluster/sector, or social criteria. 10. Support WFP Programme team at CO and POs with maps and information products during all phases of program cycle i.e. pre-intervention, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. 11. Foster partnerships with partners in government and civil society that can build upon and strengthen existing capacities for vulnerability analysis. 12. Any other tasks as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Draft of assessment concept note, methodology and data collection tools prepared.
• Preparation of training material supported and co-facilitated enumerators’ training.
• Coordination support for inter-agency assessments provided and data analysis and report prepared.
• Briefs and bulletins/flyers on food security situation prepared.
• Extended coordination support on targeting/prioritization processes and co-facilitated stakeholders’ consultation meetings.
• Spatial analysis and GIS/mapping support for design and implementation of WFP programs.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Master’s degree with relevant experience such as statistics, economics, agricultural economics, or similar relevant discipline and also advanced training/courses in social sciences and development. Experience: Overall, at least three plus years of progressively professional /managerial level experience in the field of statistical analysis, GIS/Cartography, food security analysis and assessments, vulnerability analysis, humanitarian operations, management specialist or a closely related area. Knowledge & Skills: Strong knowledge of food security analysis and the data collection, treatment and manipulation techniques typically associated with it. Strong command of statistics for the analysis of food security indicators. Good understanding of economic and social issues in the context of Pakistan. Advanced computer skills, including at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and database. Languages: Fluency in English, working knowledge of the local languages.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: global.inclusion@wfp.org, cc’ing pakistan[email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to

confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer. Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.

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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.