Programme Policy Officer (National Coordinator- SUN Business Network) SC9 Yangon
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Vacancy Announcement
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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (National Coordinator_SUN Business Network) SC 9
Grade : SC 9
Type of contract: Short Term
Number of Post : 1
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Yangon
Report to : Head of Nutrition
VA Number : 787167
Date of Publication: 12 April 2023
Deadline of Application: 26 April 2023
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY
The SBN Coordinator/consultant will lead the network and technically support in implementing SBN Myanmar Strategy 2023-2025 consulting with the SBN Board. Required changes and adaptations will happen in close collaboration with WFP, SBN Executive Board, and other partners.
Specific objectives of the consultancy are:
- Lead business sensitization, advocacy activities and deepen engagement with the private sector in the SBN strategic priority areas
- Manage SBN’s positioning among the private sector entities while expanding the membership base
- Support the implementation of the SBN strategy, thematic areas together with the team and collaborating with relevant stakeholders in country
- Coordinate for SBN Myanmar representation in national, regional and global SUN/SBN networks and partnership with relevant stakeholders (UN/CSOs/Private Sector)
- Explore potential resource mobilization plan for SBN and develop resource mobilization ideas
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The responsibilities are divided into six main categories.
Technical Assistance to Members/SMEs
- Design and delivery of network technical assistance activities for SBN members along with increasing business commitments (including capacity assessment)
- Develop technical toolkit and support linkages for SME market connectivity, access to finance and SBN match-making support activities
- Together with the team, operationalize thematic working group discussions and knowledge sharing events in line with the SBN Strategy 2023-25 and thematic areas
Business Engagements & Advocacy
- Lead the development of the business engagement plan in consultation with Executive Board and members (SBN executive board meetings and annual member general meeting)
- Organize business engagement and advocacy events to expand membership of SBN
- Plan and organize awareness and advocacy session(s) with existing members for strengthening business commitments
- Business mapping and listing, and prioritize relevant private sector entities and business service providers in Myanmar and strategically approach them for membership and network engagements
Project Management Support
- Manage the team on SBN strategy roll out, project implementation and on-demand network support
- Conduct thematic working groups meetings, document the meetings discussion and implement follow-up actions with the team
- Arrange quarterly planning of project activities with team
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Communications and Reporting:
- Develop and submit annual/bi-annual project report and SBN newsletter to SBN donor(s)
- Together with the WFP communications team, design and develop SBN advocacy communications, materials, and channels
- Manage SBN membership database and conduct membership survey (biannually/annually)
Network Coordination and SBN Representation
- Support SBN involvement in multi-sectoral nutrition engagement activities and implementation in country with other country SUN networks
- Represent SBN Myanmar at the regional and global SUN Movement and SBN calls
Resource Mobilization
- Together with the WFP Nutrition and PCR team, explore funding opportunities and lead the development of a funding proposal to mobilize funds.
OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
- Annual and semi-annual donor and SUN/SBN global reports submit
- Knowledge sharing toolkit develop based on SBN thematic area
- National SUN pitch competition conduct
- SBN match making system/tool develop and make linkages between food producers and development & humanitarian assistance
- One funding proposal which can be aligned with the SBN second phase strategy
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University Degree in Social Science, Business administration, Public Health/Nutrition, Development Economics, Health Economics, and any other relevant field.
Experience: Minimum ten (10) years of work experience including 5 years in the senior/mid-senior level in the Nutrition, business engagement and food sector for the advancement in the development goals, and different stakeholder management/engagement. Work experience in Myanmar context is considered advantageous.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Myanmar and local dialect at the duty station will be an added advantage.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
• Leading by example with integrity,
• Driving results and delivering on commitments,
• Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
• Applying strategic thinking,
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships
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.
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.
Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:
It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to wfpmyanmar.vacancy@wfp.org.
A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself.
Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.
ABOUT WFP
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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.
