Programme Policy Officer (Integrated Safety Net Programme) – NOB, Fixed Term – Islamabad, Pakistan

22 ديسمبر، 2022

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Program Policy Officer (Integrated Safety Net Programme)

Grade: NOB

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Islamabad

Vacancy Number: 179034

Date of Publication: 22 December 2022

Deadline of Application: 4th January 2023

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals only.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus medical insurance (relevant links).

*Remote work may be possible depending upon the operational requirements of the Programme.

Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the personal circumstances of the requestor given the operational situation.

JOB PURPOSE

The role will focus on the design and management of integrated programmes that effectively meet food and nutrition assistance needs, contribute to policy formulation, and/or provide technical advice or oversight on programme strategy and management. The incumbent will act as the focal point for integrated programmes in SO-2 and will provide specialized support to education, nutrition, and safety nets policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs and address the root causes of malnutrition and hunger.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Contribute to the development of a wide variety of integrated projects, plans, and processes under SO-2 to achieve SDG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 17 goals, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and corporate commitments.
Provide technical advice and mobilize technical expertise vis-à-vis WFP’s programmes and policy issues including the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities, and the deployment and testing of innovative approaches as well as the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
Research and analyze a range of policy and operational issues and draft policy papers, briefs, and other strategic documents for advocacy, evidence-based policy and programme designing, and draft recommendations for policy choices by the Government.
Contribute to building and sustaining effective collaborative relationships with appropriate Government departments and other relevant stakeholders in the areas of social protection, nutrition, school health and nutrition, and resilience building
Represent WFP in relevant technical forums including UNSCDF’s identified outcome technical groups, for advocacy and sharing information that may enhance collaboration with government agencies and build support for WFP activities.
Provide technical and operational support to WFP provincial offices and Government counterparts for all stages of integrated nutrition, school meals, and safety nets programming processes (food, cash-based transfers, and capacity strengthening) and ensure integration, coherence, and harmonization with organizational and Government policies and processes.
Ensure that the WFP programme cycle under SO-2 incorporates gender and protection analysis, age and sex-disaggregated data, and gender-transformative activities.
Plan and establish monitoring benchmarks, programme performance indicators, and results in the framework of integrated programmes and ensure cross-cutting indicators on gender, protection, and disability are incorporated and registered in the M&E/ beneficiaries information management system in collaboration with relevant units.
Estimate activity requirements, determine the budget and track expenditure and ensure the optimum and appropriate use of resources (financial, administrative, and other assets)
Contribute to the preparation of funding proposals and ensure accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
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
Any other task as assigned.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional two years of related work experience at professional/ managerial level

Work Experience: Minimum four (04) years of professional/ managerial level experience in education, nutrition, or safety nets policy and programme activities.

Knowledge & Skills:

Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
Has taken leadership of implementing programmes
Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

Language: Fluency in both verbal and written communication in English. Ability to effectively communicate in Urdu.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.

This email is only to be used for any accessibility requirement in terms of application and not for sending the application itself.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority, or discrimination. 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.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely: