School Feeding Policy Review Consultant
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ABOUT WFP
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. 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.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Post graduate qualification in any relevant social sciences; preferably economics.
Experience: At least 5 years working experience which includes formulating and reviewing policies with technical support to Government
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Chief Education Officer-Primary, close collaboration with WFP Senior Programme Officer, relevant MOET staff, and other stakeholders the consultant is supposed to review the current School Feeding Policy through undertaking the activities listed below
JOB PURPOSE
THE 2015 NATIONAL SCHOOL FEEDING POLICY IN LESOTHO
The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) with support from the World Food Programme, intends to undertake a Review of the 2015 National School Feeding Policy
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Develop the draft inception report using an authorized template that includes a specified policy review approach and a thorough methodology and methodologies.
- Compile a final inception report that includes the feedback and recommendations of policy stakeholders.
- Produce the first draft of the revised national school feeding policy document for feedback and suggestions.
- Conduct stakeholder validation exercise on the draft policy draft.
- Produce final policy draft incorporating inputs from all stakeholders.
- Produce a final policy document incorporating comprehensive feedback of all stakeholders, and resolution of issues raised prior.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Analytical and communication skills.
- Familiarity with the Lesotho country context.
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to work with people from different cultures and background.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Proven practical expertise of designing and implementing rigorous reviews using different approaches.
- Expertise in designing methodology and data collection tools and demonstrated experience in conducting reviews.
- Proven experience in the use of theory-based reviews approaches such as contribution analysis and/or Qualitative Comparative Analysis in assessing programme performance and contribution to stated outcomes.
- Understanding of national development planning and programming processes including National Development Plans and strategies.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline for applications is 31 August 2021
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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.
