DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

10 November 2024-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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ABOUT WFP

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.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer ( Emergency & Livelihood)
Grade: NOB
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 Months

No of Positions: 01
Duty Station: Karachi
Date of Publication: 28th October, 2024
Deadline of Application: 10th November, 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.
Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of pre-qualified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Job holders operate with a high degree of independence, manage more junior staff to ensure that programme and policy objectives are achieved in full. They are usually involved in a wide variety of programme and policy activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity. At this level job holders are expected to contribute to performance improvement. This position will be based in WFP Provincial Office Karachi and technically reports to Head of Programme and the designate.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the design and implementation of livelihoods and resilience activities in Sindh Province,shifting to emergency response after a major event, only at the request of the Government.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

1. Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of livelihoods and resilience projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.

2. Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.

3. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

4. Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.

5. Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.

6. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through providing inputs into training materials.

7. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.

8. Other as required

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical overview and operationalization of WFP food and cash-based assistance in Sindh Province.

• Focal point for starting and coordinating food and cash interventions in emergency and recovery contexts under the guidance of the Country Office. Scale-up and assist in design of resilience-building and development projects as applicable.

• Focal point for overall project management and coordination of projects in Sindh Province. Use project management tools, and report progress and results to the SO manager.

• Coordinate with functional units at Country Office (CO) and guide and drive emergency response modalities in accordance with timelines.

• Lead and provide technical support to PO colleagues on livelihoods and resilience activities.

• Ensure resource pipeline coordination and tracking, operational planning of food/cash, and detailed work plans and timelines in liaison with CO.

• Compile and draft adequate situation updates, project progress updates, tracking of distributions and similar.

• Draft concept notes, donor proposals, reports and other technical and strategic documents.

• Coordination with the Financial service providers and Cooperating Partners for effective and efficient delivery of Cash and resolution of issues reported from the field.

• Represent WFP in provincial Cash working group and other forums as requested

• Participate and facilitate Field Level Agreements processes, contracting of partners and similar, budget and programming, database and SCOPE, and more.

• Provide technical advisory services on programme and interventions to the SO Manager.

• All other tasks as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:

Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with 7 years of related professional / managerial work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional/ managerial experience in Emergencies, cash-based transfers, food distributions & Resilience building Livelihoods interventions.

• Excellent knowledge and implementation of project management tools.

• Deep experience and technical knowledge of livelihoods, recovery, Food for Asset Creation and similar activities at an officer-level.

• Excellent professional coordination, supervision, conflict resolution and liaising skills.

• Multiple years-experience working in both field and country offices in relevant capacities.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.

• Has taken leadership of implementing programmes.

• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

LANGUAGE: Fluency (level C) in English language and Urdu; knowledge of local language is desirable.

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.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.