PROGRAMMME POLICY OFFICER

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Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office and working in close collaboration with programme unit in the Country Office, the incumbent will be in charge of the overall programme operations management in the field office. He/she will Organize, plan, implement and coordinate all WFP programme activities in order to meet the desired programme objectives, in accordance with the strategy agreed by the Country Office Programme Unit. He/she will closely supervise the Field Office

operations to ensure timely planning and delivery of food assistance and cash-based transfer to the beneficiaries. He/she will ensure Programme and Supply Chain Units’ interaction/coordination and strictly implement WFP’s policies, rules and regulations related to Programme, according to corporate guidelines and technical guidance from the country office. The UNV Programme Policy Officer will therefore be responsible for the following duties:

  • Contribute to the development of projects, concepts, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.

  • Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.

  • Follow up on data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.

  • Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

  • Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.

  • Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and government counterparts to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.

  • Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.

  • Identify areas of intervention for WFP in close collaboration with local authorities and cooperating partners.

  • Participate and contribute to overall humanitarian coordination mechanisms at the level of the field office; Liaise with government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, beneficiaries and pipeline agencies with a view to harmonizing and coordinating ongoing and future food assistance activities.

  • Regularly meet with and brief the above-mentioned stakeholders in order to discuss new findings and corrective actions, when required.

  • Transmit clear, comprehensive and yet concise information to the Country Office. Facilitate public information on food assistance activities.

  • Ensure the timely Monitoring and Evaluation of WFP activities

  • Coordinate and supervise the duties assigned to the Programme Assistants and Monitoring Assistants.

  • Ensure that proper monitoring, data collection and reporting of WFP food assistance supported activities are planned and carried out in collaboration with stakeholders providing relevant quantitative and qualitative information.

  • Undertake field visits and spot-check visits to view projects outputs and beneficiaries, inspect storage places, extended and final delivery points where WFP commodities are received in the country.

  • Evaluate the performance and capacities of the cooperating partners, and review agreements accordingly.

  • Liaise with supply chain team in the field office and ensure timely delivery of food to the Cooperating partners and beneficiaries.

  • Ensure timely provision of the following reports Weekly/Monthly Activities Report as required;

  • Other as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

  • Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

  • Has gained experience in implementing programmes with cooperating partners.

  • Proven experience in working in humanitarian operations implementing General Food Distribution, nutrition, resilience, and school feeding activities using in kind and Cash based Transfers with Internal Displaced People, refugees and host populations.

Has gained some exposure in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.

  • Experience in implementing and managing programmes, as well as providing inputs into programme design. Specific experience with General Food Distribution, Nutrition, Food for Assets, school-based Programmes and capacity building will be further valued.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with internally and externally counterparts, partners and stakeholders with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.

  • Result oriented attitude.

  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

  • Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Language skills:

  • French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Development programme management, Other development programme/project experience, Monitoring and evaluation

Area of expertise details:

  • Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to WFP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to WFP procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;

  • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and WFP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;

  • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;

  • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan

coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;

  • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

  • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;

Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards WFP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

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Application deadline: 10-11-2020

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