Anticipatory Action Programme Coordinator (Country Office Support), P3, Rome, Italy
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Are you a Programme Coordinator interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, January 15th, 2023 (11:59 PM CET)
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) , a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating 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.
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WHY JOIN US?
- 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 trainings, 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 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 attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section)
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
One of WFP's flagship programmes for climate risk management is its Anticipatory Action (AA) programme, which is an innovative approach that enables the implementation and financing of actions before an extreme weather event has occurred. These anticipatory actions aim to prevent and mitigate, to the extent possible, the impact of extreme weather events on the food security and nutrition of the most vulnerable populations. Implemented since 2015, WFP’s AA portfolio now includes 24 countries in the regions of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, where together with national and local government partners, WFP is supporting the development of early warning systems and anticipatory actions for critical natural hazards such as droughts, floods and cyclones. In addition to strengthening national capacities for developing and implementing AA programmes, WFP is also working with partners to mainstream AA approaches within humanitarian emergency response systems such as the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
THE ROLE
WFP is seeking an expert in AA, project management, proposal writing, M& E and disaster risk management tools and processes to support WFP's AA program. Based in WFP HQ and reporting to the Country Office Support Lead, the expert will provide support to WFP Regional Bureau (RB) AA coordinators and associated COs implementing or interested in implementing AA programs. The coordinator will have a dual region focus with support provided to RB Asia, Central Asia and RB Latin America where a number of AA programmes are being implemented for fast and slow-onset hazards. In addition to regional programme management, and with support from both internal and external M&E experts, the coordinator will oversee the generation of a robust evidence base on the impact of AA, including through research partnerships, and the development and implementation of country-level AA M&E plans and impact assessments across the global portfolio of projects. The AA Coordinator shall also support COs/RBs to mobilize the necessary financial resources to develop or scale up AA programs, such as through accessing climate finance from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Adaptation Fund (AF), anticipatory finance from the UN CERF and other bilateral/multilateral donor funding, and will thus play a key role in supporting the further development of WFP’s AA programme.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Support Regional Bureaus in Asia and Latin America in effective oversight and end-of-project deliverables for both German and Australian ‘Anticipatory Actions & Finance’ project in Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, Haiti and the Dominican Republic such as: i) the development and implementation of annual country-specific workplans , budgets and logframes; ii) ensure the timely implementation of activities and delivery of project results; iii) adhere to the monitoring and reporting requirements agreed to within the project document; iv) support to communications; v) develop an annual project report to submit to the donor.
2. Support to RBs to design and/or implement strong, strategic and comprehensive AA programme portfolios that maintain and enhance WFP’s position as a leader of the AA in the regions. Tasks might include designing project proposals, support to workshops and comms, in-country support, hiring technical experts, and supporting opportunities for integrating the FbF/AA approach with existing DRM tools, finances and approaches in each region.
3. Support COs & RBs in accessing, including programme design, anticipatory finance available through HQ AA funds or UN CERF anticipatory funding.
4. Provision of demand-based support to COs for the implementation and scale up of AA, specifically through: i) identification of types of actions that can be implemented before a weather shock; ii) development and testing of AAPs with forecast thresholds and trigger; iii) set up and implementation of tailored M&E plans to capture the impact of anticipatory actions.
5. Generation of a robust evidence and knowledge base for AA by: i) overseeing the technical partnership with the Red Cross Climate Center (RCCC) and providing technical support for the development and implementation of country-level M&E plans and impact assessments; ii) coordinating and providing technical support to the evaluation studies being developed with OEV for the CERF AA pilots; iii) forging research partnerships for the generation of evidence on the added-value of AA capacity-building blocks (improvements in national Early Warning Systems and linkages with EPR, AA and SP systems, improved coordination/collaboration of DRM stakeholders as a result of the development of AAPs.
6. Provide strategic guidance to COs in their formulation of Country Strategic Plans and the potential integration of AA activities with an integrated climate risk management approach.
7. Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with AA partners at the regional/global levels, through platforms such as national AA working groups and regional conferences on anticipatory humanitarian action co-developed with IFRC, WFP COs and partners as needed.
8. Support COs/RBs to mobilize the necessary financial resources to develop or scale up AA programs, such as through accessing climate finance from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Adaptation Fund (AF), and other bilateral/multilateral donor funding.
9. Other complementary activities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education:
University degree with one or more courses in one of the following: climate change adaptation; agriculture and food security; development studies; environmental studies or related
Experience:
At least 5 years of post-graduate experience in climate finance, forecast-based financing/Anticipatory Actions, early warning early action, project management and implementation with experience in Asia/LAC desired.
Languages:
Fluent in English including strong writing skills; working knowledge of Spanish (level B) is an advantage.
MORE ABOUT YOU
- Working knowledge of seasonal forecast models, anticipatory action programmes, agricultural forecast models;
- Knowledge about Asia and LAC’s climate regimes;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and set priorities;
- Strong writing skills, project proposal development including budgets and logical frameworks,
- Ability to communicate technical subjects to a wide variety of audiences;
- Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Leads by Example with Integrity – Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others
Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments – Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change
Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork – Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth
Applies Strategic Thinking – Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things
Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships – Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives
Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 2 years. Incumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for other mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment.
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.
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 wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
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.
