Programme Policy Officer (livelihood) NOA – Damascus VA054-2022
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
All applications should be received no later than 15 Dec, 2022
CONTRACT TYPE & DURATION
Eligibility: This position is open to Syrian or Syrian/Palestinian nationals
Contract Type: Fixed Term – NOA
Contract Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Damascus
Number of required employees: 1
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The conflict in Syria has entered its 11th year, taking a devastating toll on the lives of the Syrian people. Soaring food and fuel prices, stagnant salaries, loss of livelihoods, depletion of livelihood assets, and reduced food production have led to widespread food insecurity across the country. According to the latest Humanitarian Needs Overview, there are over 12 Mio people unable to meet their basic food needs and close to a further 2 Mio people at risk of falling into food insecurity.
In recognition of the varying needs of the population, WFP has consistently diversified its portfolio of interventions over the past 2 years and expanded activities with a medium/longer-term objective, aiming to mitigate the longer-term impacts of the crisis, including the erosion of livelihoods and household resilience. WFP Syria’s resilience strategy includes three main pillars: (i) community-based asset rehabilitation, complemented by food for asset activities following an area-based approach (ii) restoration and enhancement of food value chains, in particular the bread value chain (iii) technical assistance to the national social protection system.
WFP’s resilience strategy in Syria is aligned with the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and the UN Strategic Framework (UNSF). The strategy is also informed by needs identified by various ministries, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform (MAAR); the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR); the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection (MoITCP) and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MoSAL).
JOB PURPOSE
The selected candidate will be reporting to the Bread Value Chain and Social Safety Nets Programme Policy Officer and work under the overall guidance of the Head of the Resilience, Livelihoods and Social Safety net Unit.
He/she will support the roll out of a wide range of interventions oriented towards the restoration of the farm-to-bread value chain and food system in Syria. She/he will support the identification and analysis of potential value chains, and potential entry/intervention points. He/She will support the overall work of the unit including policy research and development and supporting various programme activities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Contribute towards the development of bread value chain projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies at CO and corporate level.
2. Research and elaborate analysis including on potential value chains and provide guidance on how to intervene within the framework of the Livelihoods Strategy and other strategic notes.
3. Provide support to coordination and implementation of projects, internally and externally.
4. Ensure a coordinated approach with wider programmes and liaise with other units: Engineering, Procurement, M&E, Finance etc.
5. Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
6. Ensure extensive support and guidance to Field Offices in the selection, design, implementation, and monitoring of resilience and livelihood projects, especially those related to value chain development.
7. Research and develop a range of programmes, policies and activities as needed.
8. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
9. Liaise with internal/external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.
10. Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
11. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to needs
12. Other as required.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Extensive travelling and field presence is expected.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University
Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:
With an Advanced University Degree: At least 1 year of responsible post graduate relevant professional experience in a relevant field of work in one of the following areas: resilience building, livelihoods creation, value chain or food systems.
With a First University Degree: At least 3 years of responsible post graduate relevant professional experience in a relevant field of work in one of the following areas: resilience building, livelihoods creation, value chain or food systems
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Arabic and in English.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Experience in value chains analysis, programme/project management with focus on the following:
• Has experience in value chain programming and/or more in general in livelihoods and resilience activities
• Has Programme/Project management experience
• Has expertise in technical analysis and value chain assessments, market analysis and other related data collection and analysis
• Has worked in the humanitarian-development nexus within government, NGOs, iNGOs or UN and is able to demonstrate required skills
• Has experience in managing/dealing with people and teams
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in terms of “Experience”:
- Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
- Exact Position Title
- Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer
- Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
- Responsibilities: To mention the main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
- A proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
- Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.
HOW TO APPLY
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