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JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer
TYPE OF CONTRAT: Consultant Level I
UNIT/DIVISION: PROGRAMME OPERATIONS
DUTY STATION (city, country) : Bouar, CAR.
DURATION: 11 months
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operates in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger. 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP), and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Central African Republic (CAR) has one of the most acute humanitarian crises in the world. The country has been afflicted by successive coups and waves of conflict, culminating in the 2013 crisis with unprecedented levels of violence which continues to grip the country. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people are still displaced and face acute food insecurity. Across the country, there are about 700,000 people internally displaced. The socio-political and security situation in CAR remains uncertain.
Through its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) WFP CAR will provides humanitarian food assistance to the most vulnerable people affected by crisis mainly through general food distributions, nutrition prevention and treatment intervention, school based programmes, and resilience building using in kind food , Cash-based Transfers(CBT) and capacity strengthening. WFP maintains its deep field presence throughout CAR with a Country Office (CO) in Bangui and an area office in Bambari to cover the South and Eastern parts of the country. WFP has sub-offices located in Bouar, Paoua, Kaga-Bandoro, Bambari, Bria and antennas in Bangassou.
It is within the background that WFP CAR is looking for a programme policy officer. Under the supervision of the Head of Sub Office- Bouar, the incumbent will lead and manage WFP Programmme activities to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of WFP programmes and activities. A large emphasis is placed upon building and maintaining relationships with local governments, UN agencies and other partners in the area to reinforce WFP’s visibility.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
Experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency
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