Resilience & Emergency preparedness Officer NO-A, WFP Tunisia

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support regulatory framework for school feeding governance in Tunisia.

You have:

• University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or similar fields relevant to international development.
• An advanced university degree is an advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic, French, and English in both oral and written communication.
• At least three years of work experience in a programme, fund or agency of the United Nations or non-governmental organisations.
• Experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Experience in designing operations and providing input into policy discussions.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Programme officer shall provide support to strengthen regulatory framework through policies, laws and tools in the area of governance of the programme of school feeding as well as efficiency, as part of WFP’s overall capacity strengthening provided to the Tunisia Government.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance.
• An advanced university degree is an advantage

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in the Arabic, French, and English languages.

Experience:

At least three years of work experience in a programme, fund or agency of the United Nations or non-governmental organisations in the areas of policy discussion and decisions, public information or programme support

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Research and analyze policy and operational issues to support the development of country strategies, programme and activities
2. Contribute to the preparation of reports on programme activities to support decision making and information sharing
3. Carry out a documentary review including studies in emergency preparedness, natural disasters, climate change, analysis of recent emergency responses, existing emergency preparedness initiatives, etc. in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the emergency preparedness and response system in Tunisia
4. Prepare and carry out detailed interviews at the national, regional and local level with stakeholders involved in emergency preparedness and response. MPA(MINIMUM PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
5. Liaise with institional contrepart to improve the framework of the GRC (Gestion des Risques et de Catastrophes) in Tunisia
6. Liaise with other functional sections and units to ensure effective internal collaboration
7. Perform other duties as required

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.). • Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations. • Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: Resilience & Emergency preparedness Officer NO-A Type & Level of Contract: Fixed Term - Professional Officer - A Duration: One year (renewable) Unit/Division: Programme Duty Station(City, Country): Tunis, Tunisia

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application no later than 17th November 2020.

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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.

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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.

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