Programme Policy Officer T&R (Consultant) – Sana’a AO, Yemen
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Are you ready to change lives and save the lives of the world's most vulnerable people?
If yes, this opportunity is for you!
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and WFP is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and promotes gender parity as well as encourages qualified candidates with disabilities to apply.
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This job is found in WFP Yemen Country Offices based in Sana'a Area Office and generally report to the Head of Sana'a Area Office or designate.
JOB PURPOSE
WFP Yemen moves towards mainstreaming the beneficiary identity management. The incumbent will apply their knowledge, skills, business analysis tools and techniques to ensure that country-level beneficiary identity and transfers management implementation needs, and expectations are met and strategic planning requirements are fulfilled, and relevant business input is provided. This involves initiating, leading, and monitoring a portfolio at Area Office level implementation projects to implement the new processes and tools in the prioritized governates and districts.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Strengthen Targeting and beneficiary identity management and processes in the field office, capacitate the involved stakeholders on all related areas, including data collection, data management, storage, transfer, and erasure through expansion of the use of digital solutions.
- Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on Targeting exercise and participate in discussions with relevant stakeholders in the design and applicability of the targeting criteria, verification/registration processes with key objective to meet those most in need.
- Contribute to preliminary Targeting and Registration assessments on defining the Beneficiary Identity Management approach for relevant interventions.
- Ensuring strong awareness of targeting criteria and effective capturing of vulnerability details for beneficiaries as relevant.
- Ensure understanding of and compliance with WFPs Personal Data Protection Policy.
- Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on Targeting and Registration
that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to
stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing
projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery. - Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to
collaborative working leading to improved Targeting and Registration activities. - 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. - Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with
analysis and queries. - Train various stakeholders in data management and undertaking community-based participatory exercises for beneficiary selection
- Other as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
You have:
- Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Information technology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:
You have:
- At least 3 years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in a humanitarian organisation, with demonstrable international field experience dealing with Beneficiary Identity Management, large scale beneficiary registration in complex operations, accountability to affected populations, protection, human rights and gender-based violence issues. This should include experience working in conflict or conflict contexts. In-depth field experience in emergency contexts is highly desirable.
Language:
You have,
- International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language.
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).
MORE ABOUT YOU
- Ability to perform under pressure, to multi-task, to navigate through multiple priorities and conflicting requests.
- Ability to work independently through appropriate personal initiative and regular follow-ups;
- Highly-developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and adapt communication styles to different situations and individuals;
- Collaborative hands-on team member and relationship-builder with a facilitative nature and strong business partnering skills towards colleagues and stakeholders;
- Positive and resilient, passionate about change and driven to exceeding client’s expectations through exceptional delivery.
- Awareness of technologies used in the delivery of cash and vouchers in humanitarian contexts would be an asset.This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.
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 | Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments | Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork | Applies Strategic Thinking | Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships |
| Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others | Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change | Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth | Demonstrates commitment together perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things | 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 position is required for a period of consecutive 11 months with a possibility of extension subject to the operational needs and availability of funding in Yemen Country Office.
- Consultancy contracts will be subject to a mandatory break in service after a period of service of 11 continuous months.
- WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with WFP HR Manual.
- The position is based in Jordan, Amman and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate.
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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
This vacancy announcement will close on Thursday, October 20, 2022 @ 11:59 PM Sana'a Time
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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.
