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Are you an experienced Programme Policy officer (Anticipatory Action & Climate Risk Management) interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, 31 January 2024 (11:59 PM CET).
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Tanzania Country Office is implementing its second-generation Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022-2027. Based on a comprehensive consultation process and an analysis of key drivers of food security and nutrition in the country, the important themes of Anticipatory Action, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), resilience, shock responsive social protection and climate change adaptation have emerged as priorities for the WFP programme portfolio.
Tanzania’s climate is highly variable and complex. Over the last four decades, Tanzania experienced several moderate to severe droughts and flood events attributed to climate change. The National Climate Change Response Strategy (2021-2026) noted that efforts towards maintaining lower middle-income or even reaching higher status may be, to a large extent, impeded by anticipated climate related shocks like natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, due to high reliance of the country’s economy on natural resources and its consequent low adaptive capacities. At the same time, Tanzania’s Productive Social Safety Nets Programme, implemented by the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) does not contain provisions for vertical or horizontal expansion in response to a climatic shock, which places limits on the use of temporary cash transfers as an anticipatory action.
To this end, WFP is strengthening the integration of innovative disaster risk financing mechanisms in its programming portfolio to support Government in scaling up model initiatives at national level. This also includes working in coordination with Tanzania Social Action Fund, to support the establishment of a shock responsive capability linked to climate forecasts in selected districts to pilot the use of temporary emergency cash transfers as a potential anticipatory action.
Anticipatory Action is an innovative mechanism which uses forecast-based risk thresholds and triggers to activate pre-agreed and pre-financed preventative or mitigatory humanitarian interventions prior to the peak impact of predictable climate shocks. Anticipatory action mechanisms enable access to pre-arranged finance prior to the occurrence of shocks, mainly weather extreme events. These mechanisms allow governments, WFP country offices and partners to reach vulnerable population groups prior to the peak impact of a shock.
THE ROLE
WFP is looking to engage an expert on Anticipatory Action and Climate Risk Management to support the implementation of project activities. Additionally, the position will work to support the Country Office in the development of Climate Finance proposals and provide technical support to WFP activities in Disaster Risk Management.
The role requires strong project management, coordination and facilitation skills to work with different parts of Government counterparts at the technical and policy levels. The position also requires technical expertise in climate risk management tools, such as climate services and forecast-based financing. The role also requires the capacity to work on systems development and diplomatic skills to facilitate building complementarity and integration between disaster management and social protection institutions to undertake ‘early warning, early action’ in response to climate triggers.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, and close collaboration with relevant technical units, the Programme Policy Officer will be responsible for the following:
Programme Strategic Engagement and Programme Cycle:
Partnerships:
Staff Management and training:
Project Management, Budget and Fundraising:
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education: Advanced University degree in Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Political Science, International Development, Environmental Science or other related fields, or a First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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.
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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration
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