Head of Programme Delivery Unit (LFT P5) – Sana’a, Yemen

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.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The Head of Programme Delivery job located in the core of Yemen Country Office in Sana’a with the direct reporting line to Country Director. This role supervises several distinct and inter-related functions and coordinates with the respective internal and external stakeholders on cross-cutting matters. Yemen has around 1000 staff operating in a complex political environment running a very large and multifaceted operation spread in 10 locations. Due to complexities the Head of PDU / Chief of Staff provides the Country Director with a strategic support to maintain focus and follow up on several activities and initiatives.

JOB PURPOSE:

To oversee and lead functions such as partnerships, external affairs, strategic communications, innovation and special projects as well as CD front office to ensure synergies and effective delivery of results. In addition, to act as Chief of Staff with the objective to support the CD to achieve impact and improve CO outcomes by identifying gaps and solving problems in a dedicated and focused way partnering with CO senior managers as well as external stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Oversee and lead several functions to ensure coherence and synergies in expected results; effectively supervise large multi-functional team.
2. Facilitate approaches to overcome barriers that delay progress, connect units and resources, and mitigate risks, to enable leadership to stay focused on top priorities.
3. Analyze the political and resource landscape, participating in complex negotiations, and exploring viable opportunities and new approaches for strategic engagement with key actors in order to reach advantageous outcomes.
4. Analyze the emergency food assistance pipeline, targeting priorities, budgeting and spending priorities and help to close any resource gaps.
5. Operate across units within WFP on a range of issues to ensure a shared understanding of goals and a shared commitment to the organization’s mission.
6. Mobilize experts, internal and external, directing research and presenting information to provide strategic advice to Senior Management on a variety of high impact decisions. Oversee the regular publication of white papers, briefing documents, policy papers, etc.
7. Serve as a channel of communication between the CD and staff; motivate staff to support the goals and objectives of the CO and CD.
8. Operate at a tactical, strategic, and operational level, handling the oversight of projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart or that fall between departments or leadership areas of responsibility. Identify and engage with creatives and important personalities (writers, artists, musicians, actors) to amplify WFP’s messaging across a variety of platforms and media outlets, and to advocate for WFP in a range of forums.
9. Provide information and other support to the CD and Deputies to strengthen capabilities, reinforce priorities, enable effective decision making and translate their vision into concrete results.
10. Serve as a thought partner and strategic advisor to the CD, standing in on meetings, challenging ideas and offering a different perspective, and following up on action items with the team accordingly.
11. Identify priorities, problems and issues with WFP-Yemen activities, propose corrective actions, liaise with relevant parties, identify and initiate follow-up actions.
12. Performing other related duties.

MORE ABOUT YOU:

• Has led large and diverse muti-functional teams in multi-cultural settings maximizing performance and results.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and manage strategic and special projects uplifting CO efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic documents, statements and briefings, both for internal and external use.
• Ability to partner effectively with senior internal stakeholders as well as external stakeholders including important famous personalities to amplify WFP reach out.
• Ability to operate as Strategic Advisor to the CD offering different perspectives and connecting teams for effective results.
• Ability to analyze political and resource landscape anticipating issues and identifying opportunities.
• Demonstrated business acumen connecting functional results to the positive impact on WFP CO operations.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

You have:

• Advanced University degree in International Relations or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Experience:

You have:

• Eleven years or more (of which four international) of progressively responsible professional experience in humanitarian and business settings with an interest in international humanitarian development. Significant experience leading multicultural teams and working in development and emergency contexts.

Language:

You have,

• Working level of English

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 1 year with a possibility of extension up to 4 years subject to the operational needs and availability of funding in Yemen Country Office.
• A limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period, to a max of 4 years.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (https://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 position is based in Sana'a, Yemen 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 23, October , 2022 @ 11:59 PM Sana'a Time

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.

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