Protection & Accountability Consultant - CST Level E (Junior), Islamabad

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ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Protection & Accountability Consultant

Grade: Junior CST (Level E)

Type of contract: International Junior Consultant

Duration: 06 Months

Duty Station: Islamabad

Vacancy Number: 830322

Date of Publication: 21st November, 23

Deadline of Application: 4th December, 23

This vacancy announcement is for Internationals only.

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 package including medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE

In line with the WFP Protection and Accountability Policy 2020 and the WFP Community Engagement Strategy 2022-2026, develop a Protection and AAP function that supports the type of programmes and operations of WFP Pakistan and partners in order to: • Actively consult/engage affect populations throughout the programme cycle to design programmes around their diverse needs and realities; • Prioritize safety and dignity and avoid causing harm, preventing and minimizing unintended negative effects of WFP and partner interventions; • Ensure meaningful access, ensuring that barriers for affected populations to access assistance are mitigated; • Establish accountability to affected populations by establishing appropriate approaches, processes and mechanisms for beneficiaries to participate throughout the programme cycle; • Empower communities as active stakeholders for understanding and claiming their rights to participate in all processes for decision making related to the initiatives and systems that affect them; • Uphold organizational commitments to representing the full diversity of the people WFP serves, doing no harm and ensuring that no one is left behind.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: • Conduct an assessment of WFP Pakistan’s operation and identify opportunities to strengthen the current protection and AAP function for the main activities under CSP Outcomes 1 (livelihoods/resilience) and 2 (nutrition) in terms of: o Community engagement (CE) o Protection o Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) • Review key partner Protection and AAP initiatives and systems (Government and CPs) and meet with key representatives to discuss integration or complementarity of their systems and WFP system requirements. • Propose a Protection and AAP function to meet the needs of WFP Pakistan and partners, including key activities and responsibilities for CE, protection and AAP. • Develop a workplan for the rest of CSP 2023-2027 to implement the function, starting in 2024, based on the approved elements of the proposed function. • Participate in the recruitment of a national officer for Protection and AAP and mentor the staff on the aspects of the function. Ensure that a team is established in the CO for proper implementation of protection and AAP across all relevant programme activities. • Work with the national officer Protection and AAP to:o Finalize the workplan o Train WFP staff on relevant requirements and components of the workplan. o Train WFP partners (CPs, government) on elements of protection and AAP o Ensure that key responsibilities are included in the agreements with CPs (FLAs) and government (MOU) partners. o Represent WFP in interagency technical groups and coordination mechanisms around protection and AAP. • Partner with RAM team and programme colleagues to conduct research/studies on key areas of concern around protection and AAP in Pakistan, in order to guide the design and implementation of programme activities. • Develop a contingency plan for rapid scaling up of protection and AAP mechanisms in the event of another large scale emergency, including the CFM system.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Education: • First level university degree in Gender, Development Studies, Economics, Political Science, Anthropology or any other relevant Social Science discipline.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant postgraduate professional work experience in community engagement, protection, gender and/or accountability to affected populations. • Experience in using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools, methods and approaches.

• Previous experience in humanitarian or development contexts (International organizations and/or UN system)

Knowledge & skills: • Good knowledge of WFP’s mandate and work; • Good knowledge of protection and accountability to affected populations, including gender equality and women’s empowerment; • Strong analytical, research and writing skills; • Understanding of the UN system; • Good knowledge of programme design, implementation and operational challenges in food and nutrition security.

Language: • Fluency (level C) in English language.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely: Leading by example with integrity, Driving results and delivering on commitments, Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork, Applying strategic thinking, Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

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: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to

confidentially discuss your needs.

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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

This job will be based in Country Office Islamabad, Pakistan and job holder will report to Head of Unit or the designate. 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.