Programme Policy Officer

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The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • This vacancy is open to Indian National only.
  • This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. As per WFP’s Recruitment &
  • Selection Policy, the definition of ”internal” is only applicable to WFP staff members holding
  • a permanent, continuing or FT Appointment
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates.
  • Only recommended candidates will be retained on roaster for a period of two years and may be considered for similar positions from roaster
  • The salary for this position is non-taxable (subject to medical and pension deduction). The
  • incumbent will be entitled to benefits related medical, pension, leave as per WFP policy. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive) 

The Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition), under the overall guidance of the Head of the Nutrition and School Feeding will be responsible for the following:

  • Provide project management support to specific and defined nutrition projects and activities, ensuring a coordinated approach with other units, in compliance with WFP standards and procedures.
  • Track and analyse data to provide input into reporting activities and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on nutrition activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
  • Liaise with implementing partners (internal and external) to monitor ongoing projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness and efficiency, and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
  • Research and analyse a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programmes and activities that can strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of government systems.
  • Support the identification of potential partners and partnership negotiations to ensure a collaborative and holistic approach to meeting nutrition needs.
  • Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national and state government for national capacity strengthening.
  • Guide staff in the States, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
  • Enhance the coordination and collaboration with key government stakeholders at the National level in particular the Ministry of Women and Child Development to ensure that WFP technical assistance is aligned to the requirements of the government.
  • Represent WFP at various National and Sub-national meetings and fora on nutrition to contribute to technical discussions and reflect WFP experiences.
  • Other as required

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION 

  • Advanced University degree Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Technology, Medicine or other relevant field.

EXPERIENCE 

  • At least one year of professional experience preferably on nutrition in the development sector. Previous experience of working in partnership with the government/UN agency/INGO or on projects targeted at addressing malnutrition at the community level is desirable.
  • 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.

LANGUAGE

  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English & Hindi .

Source: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/New-Delhi-India-Republic-Of/Programme-Policy-Officer–Nutrition-_JR107765

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