Programme Policy Officer (Benazir Nashonuma Programme) – CST I – Islamabad – Pakistan

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Benazir Nashonuma Programme) 

Grade: Regular – CST I

Type of contract: International Consultant        

Duration:  11 Months            

Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan

Vacancy Number: 833619

Date of Publication: 14 June, 2024

Deadline of Application: 27th June, 2024

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

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the strengthening of the monitoring and reporting functions of the Programme Management Unit and WFP Nutrition team who are implementing the Benazir Nashonuma Programme.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will support the WFP Pakistan office in the analysis of program data, enhancing the effectiveness of interventions and decision-making processes with the following specific areas of work:
1. Support the team to analyse data using statistical tools and software to identify trends, and translate complex data insights into clear narratives and compelling stories.
2. Prepare regular reports on the status of the BNP program, highlighting progress, challenges, and areas needing attention.
3. Review and update dashboards and make recommendations to improve their use and accessibility across different devices and platforms.
4. Develop interactive data visualization approaches that enable stakeholders to explore and interact with data dynamically.
5. Provide analytical support to the program teams to aid in operational planning and resource allocation where possible.
6. Collaborate with program and technical teams to operationalize measurement and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs).
7. Support the creation of reports, presentations, and other communication materials with visually appealing graphics and visualizations.
8. Develop a plan to strengthen the capacity of WFP and PMU staff in these areas of analysis, reporting and data visualization through a series of trainings and workshops.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

Education: Masters degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Economics, Project Management and or related field

Experience: At least 3 years of Professional / Managerial level experience in Project Management 

• Proven experience and technical data analysis capability
• Effective interpersonal, management and negotiation skills proven through successful interaction with stakeholders, including senior government officials, regional/local authorities, experts, and NGOs/communities.
• Demonstrated ability in team management and collaboration

Knowledge & Skills:

knowledge management, leadership, communication, time management

Languages: English

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. 

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP. 

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

In February 2020, WFP established a partnership with Pakistan’s largest social safety net, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) WFP. Since then, WFP Pakistan has been implementing the country’s most extensive nutrition-sensitive, conditional cash transfer programme – the Benazir Nashonuma Programme (Benazir Nashonuma). This programme adopts a multisectoral approach to address the complex issue of malnutrition in Pakistan with a focus on stunting reduction in children under two years of age, amongst the poorest households.
As of April 2024, almost 2 million of a targeted 2.12 million pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children under two years have been supported through the programme. Currently, the programme is being operated in 543 facilitation centres in 158 districts, including 35 mobile centres.
The programme includes education on early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding, with CMAM services also available. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children aged 6-23 months are provided with specialised nutritious foods, behaviour change communication, treatment services for those acutely malnourished and access to health and nutrition services at the adjoining health centres.
To break the inter-generational cycle of stunting and malnutrition, BISP has also introduced a pilot adolescent girls component which WFP is helping to implement in six districts. WFP is mobilizing adolescent girls from eligible households to enroll in the programme and ensures the provision of SBC and iron-folate tablets to prevent anaemia and folic acid deficiencies. Results from this pilot will inform a future scale up under BISP in Pakistan, which will change lives of
future mothers.
The system created by WFP in partnership with the BISP Secretariat provides a framework for expanding social protection work in the country. UNICEF, WHO, and in 2024 UNFPA and FAO along with the Departments of Health at the provincial levels are all partners.

Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Consultant will be responsible to support the effective implementation of Benazir Nashonuma Programme.

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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including 

sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.  

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.