Programme Policy Officer – Resilience Coordinator, Consultant II – Mogadishu

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

POSTING DATES

Posting Date: 7th August 2023 Closing Date: 22nd August 2023 – Midnight (East African Time)

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.

BACKGROUND & PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

WFP is seeking an International Consultant based in Mogadishu to serve as Resilience Coordinator. The candidate will be responsible for the coordination of a multiyear joint resilience programme called Strengthening Resilience Programming in Jubaland and Banadir, Somalia supported with funding from BMZ through KfW, and implemented in coordination with the Government of Somalia. The Joint Resilience Programme (JRP) is an integrated nutrition, health, education, livelihoods, and water, sanitation and hygiene programme funded from 2018 through 2023 with an expected extension of six months into 2024.

In addition, the candidate will lead WFP Somalia’s engagement on the broader cross-functional resilience agenda, including strategic development and positioning, partnerships, advocacy and learning related to WFP resilience programming. This includes leading the technical design, development and implementation of new joint recovery and resilience programming with other partner agencies, and related advocacy with resource partners such as KfW/BMZ and USAID/BHA in close collaboration with technical units and the partnerships team.

WHAT WILL YOU DO? (not all-inclusive)

• In close coordination with technical teams, lead the overall engagement on resilience on behalf of WFP Somalia including strategic development and positioning, advocacy and learning.
• Establish and maintain strategic and operational partnerships for joint resilience programming, including government, UN partners, IFIs and traditional resource partners.
• Identify new opportunities and lead the development of proposals for new resilience funding and program expansion in collaboration with relevant technical teams and partnerships.
• Develop and lead the implementation of a research & learning agenda for resilience and establish relevant research partnerships. Lead project-based learning agendas working closely with relevant technical teams and strategic partners.
• Support improved programmatic integration, synergies and cross-linkages for WFP Somalia resilience programming.
• Provide overall coordination and management of activities under the JRP in Jubaland and Banadir. This role requires a dedicated level of oversight, and the candidate must be able to work autonomously to ensure all programme objectives are achieved.
• Work closely with the relevant Area Offices, nutrition, school feeding and livelihoods teams to ensure the technical quality of the JRP programme. In addition, support other functions related to resource management, monitoring and implementation.
• Travel regularly to the field to meet with the teams responsible for programme implementation and monitoring.
• Provide advice, guidance and recommendations for improvement to area offices and relevant units as needed for successful implementation of the programme.
• Communicate with donors on project implementation, as well as respond to ad-hoc requests from the donor and reporting.
• Coordinate all external meetings and events related to programme, in collaboration with Partnerships and Communications and regularly meet with donors, government officials and cooperating partners to discuss the implementation of the programmes and receive feedback.
• Supervise the JRP Field Officer staff and provide support as and when required.
• Perform other duties as required.

DO YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE?

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of food systems resilience programming in humanitarian and development settings and linkages with food security and nutrition.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams including school feeding, nutrition, and supply chain.
• Excellent coordination skills, with the ability to lead effectively across multiple teams to drive multifunctional outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate through multiple mediums (e.g. policy, advocacy messaging, reporting, training)
• Sound knowledge and skills in adult learning.
• Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations.
• Knowledge of the UN system, including gender-related mandates is an asset.

APPLICATION GUIDELINE

• Create your profile on E-Recruitment, apply and submit your application.
• Please note, the only documents required at this stage is your CV and cover letter.
• Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an international position and candidates must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment. (Female candidates are encouraged to apply)
• This position is based in Mogadishu, the selected candidate will be required to relocate to take up the assignment.
• The contract duration is 11 months (initial)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Closing Date: 21st August 2023 Midnight (East African Time)

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

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.

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