Re-advertisement: Programme Policy Officer(Livelihood & Markets), Fixed Term – NOA, Dollo Ado
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Job Title: Re-advertisement: Programme Policy Officer (Livelihoods & Markets)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Grade: NOA
Duty Station: Dollo Ado
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
This job role is found in WFP Ethiopia, Dollo Ado Sub Office and work under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Dollo Ado Sub-office as well as Activity 5 (technical) focal points and project managers in the Somali Area Office and Country Office, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Activity 5 lead) in Dollo Ado office, the job holder will be responsible for the following:
- Contribute towards the design and implementation of a variety of projects, plans, and processes, related to climate change adaptation and resilience building, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
- The candidate will specifically focus on livelihood enhancing and market strengthening activities, including both agriculture/cropping and livestock.
- Organize practice-oriented technical trainings on market strengthening, livelihood-enhancing activities and practices for various livelihoods, including cropping, livestock, and value chain improvements, amongst others, to enhance the capacity of WFP staff, the government, and cooperating partners to design and deliver effective livelihood and resilience programmes.
- Establish model / demonstration sites with integrated and diversified technologies and initiate the scaling up of those initiatives and support advocacy work.
- Conduct periodic monitoring of all infrastructure/asset activities followed by preparation of a comprehensive report with best practices and recommendations. Prepare evidence-based recommendations on measures to improve facilities / infrastructures suitability to operational purpose, safety, and efficiency of structures and equipment including support in development of project guidance materials (e.g., manuals) on project implementation.
- Participate and support training on 3-pronged approach related tools, particularly Community-based participatory planning, and seasonal livelihood programming.
- Support the management of partnerships on climate change adaptation and resilience building, liaising closely with government counterparts, cooperating partners, financial service providers, and other stakeholders on all technical aspects related to Activity 5 initiatives.
- Support government staffs on technical subjects during planning, trainings, workshops and joint monitoring and reporting.
- In close liaison with M&E focal persons for the CPs and CO, support the generation of progress monitoring reports, impact stories, photo images and video clips for social media and participate in project evaluation and documentation of the lessons learned and best practices.
- Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained, including overseeing cooperating partners and third-party monitors. Pro-actively analyze data to determine recommended follow-up actions and oversee their implementation
- Provide technical advice and support on implementation of various, household, or community infrastructure/assets, ensuring that outputs meet the established quality standards and are compliant with wider WFP policies.
- Coordinate with technical focal points and project coordinators in WFP’s Somali Region area office and Country Office on implementation of projects under the CSP’s Activity 5.
- Cooperate with relevant units in the adoption of a gender and protection lens in the planning, implementation, and monitoring throughout the implementation of activities.
- Support donor missions to the field in recovery/livelihood intervention areas.
- Delivery of weekly and monthly updates to various offices on activity 5 implementation.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
- Proper documentations, filling for audit purposes; ensure compliance to WFP standards.
- Any additional duties as requested.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: University degree in Environmental sciences, Agriculture, Climate Change Adaptation, Social sciences, Engineering, or other related subjects.
Experience: At least one year postgraduate professional experience working in the areas of climate change and capacity building, financial inclusion, resilience strengthening, livelihood building, as well as market and value chain strengthening, including aggregation centers and cooperatives. Experience in WFP-related programmes and PSNP is considered an asset.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written English and local language is a must.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. livelihood & markets, etc.).
- Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
- Ability to work independently in a timely and organized manner;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work;
- Ability to work in a team and multi-task as needed;
- Experience in coordination with government partners.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
08 SEPTEMBER 2023
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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.
