Vacancy Announcement

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Strategic Outcome Coordinator), FT NOC, Dhaka
Grade: NOC
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Vacancy Number: 831072
Date of Publication: 7 January 2024
Deadline of Application: 20 January 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Bangladesh.

Terms and Conditions:

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

JOB PURPOSE

The Programme Policy Officer will provide technical expertise, advice and solutions that support strategic results of the WFP programmes. The incumbent, while assisting the Head of Program in required tasks will serve as Manager of the CSP Strategic Outcome 1: “Populations affected by crisis in Bangladesh are able to meet basic food, nutrition and other essential needs during and after the crises” and for Strategic Outcome 4: Vulnerable crisis-affected populations in Bangladesh benefit from enhanced coordination and improved common services. The incumbent will advise and support other cash-based transfer (CBT) programmes, and coordinate on functional activities such as digital solutions, mobile money, Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) and other relevant areas. In addition, the position is required to liaise with the Head of Area Office in Cox Bazar at various aspects of the Cox’s Bazar programmes, including strengthening strategic partnerships with the Government of Bangladesh, UN agencies, NGOs and other key stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of Head of Programme, the incumbent will lead Bangladesh Country-wide operation into effective and efficient programs with digital innovations and through operational partnerships. The incumbent will provide technical advice to the management on CSP activities while adopting new initiatives and technologies to increase effectiveness of operation and value for money.

1. Contribute to formulation of Emergency Preparedness and Response Package (EPRP) and Limited Emergency Operations (LEO), in line with both organisational strategy and the practical realities of Bangladesh. Developing programme guidance and implement Minimum and Advanced Preparedness Actions (MPAs/APAs) and review of the risk register,
2. Provide advice and support to the Bangladesh Country Office on Business continuity measures to clarify ambiguities and ensure that policy and programme operations are consistent with WFP policies, Executive Board decisions, and other relevant guidance.
3. Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on EPRP and LEO policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts in the field of Disaster Risk and Reduction.
4. Assist counterparts in governments especially MoDMR through WFP technical assistance program. Lead the implementation of the MoDMR capacity development program.
5. Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work. In particular ensure WFP participation at the inter-agency Emergency Preparedness Working Group (EPWG) and provide input to joint continency planning documents and discussions.
6. Enhance WFP’s leadership status in the Local Consultative Group – Disaster and Emergency Response; the national platform for EPR coordination
7. Manage operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food assistance.
8. Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.
9. Contribute to resources mobilisations efforts for EPRP capacity development program for MoDMR, including clearly articulating the need related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects seeking advice from senior colleagues where necessary.
10. Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partner to design and deliver effective food assistance programmes.
11. Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
12. Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives within a moderate budget.
13. Other as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Participate and represent WFP in emergency coordination meeting, particularly in services where WFP has a mandated coordination role (such as Food Security Cluster, Food Security Sector, Logistic and Emergency Telecommunication sectors).
2. Support sector and cluster leads in preparing joint humanitarian appeals (ex: HRP, JRP and CERF applications).

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum 8 years of experience with a minimum 5+ years of professional experience in the areas of humanitarian, development and other relevant operations/programmes;

LANGUAGE: Proficiency in both oral and written communication skills in English

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• • Has worked in the design, implementation and monitoring of in-kind food, cash and voucher transfers.
  • Has gained direct experience of different programme approaches; and
  • Has worked with government agencies and gained policy experience.
  • Has led a Sub Office or a small country/area office programme team or a component of a country office programme portfolio.
  • Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions.

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All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

Leading by example with integrity,

Driving results and delivering on commitments,

Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,

Applying strategic thinking,

Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

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 United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. The country strategic plan is aligned with the United Nations sustainable development cooperation framework for Bangladesh for 2022‒2026 and the eighth five-year plan (covering the period July 2020‒June 2025) of the Government of Bangladesh. It is informed by the recommendations of an independent evaluation of the country strategic plan for 2017–2021 and consultation with key stakeholders. It will contribute to Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17 through four strategic outcomes.

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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Saturday, 20 January 2024