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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.<\/em><\/p>\n 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.<\/em><\/p>\n Job Title: Program Policy Officer (Head of Field Office) FT NOA, Sylhet This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Bangladesh. <\/p>\n Terms and Conditions: <\/p>\n WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance. <\/p>\n In response to the recent devastating flood in the northeast, WFP has started its operations in two districts under the Sylhet division. WFP has opened a Field Office in Sylhet district to run the overall WFP-assisted project\/programme and capacity support activities in the Sylhet division.<\/p>\n WFP has planned to expand its activities addressing the food and nutrition needs of the poor people. Besides, there are also ongoing government safety net programme where WFP is providing capacity support for overall implementation.<\/p>\n Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Operations, the Head of Field Office will be responsible for the following duties<\/p>\n Management of Field Office EDUCATION: Advanced University degree in one or more of the following: Social Science, Economics, Development Studies, or any discipline with adequate knowledge and experience in the relevant field. <\/p>\n WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years of experience with a minimum 3 years of professional experience in Programme field. <\/p>\n KEY COMPETENCIES: LANGUAGE: Proficiency in both oral and written communication skills in English<\/p>\n 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: TERMS AND CONDITIONS<\/h2>\n
Grade: NOA
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Sylhet
Vacancy Number: 707806
Date of Publication: 29 March 2023
Deadline of Application: 11 April 2023<\/p>\nJOB PURPOSE<\/h2>\n
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)<\/h2>\n
\uf0a7 Effectively plan and manage WFP emergency operations within the Field Office jurisdiction; this also includes implementing WFP Country Strategic Plan activities as per operational guidelines.
\uf0a7 Represent WFP in the field and maintain close liaison\/collaboration with local government authorities, government agencies, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, civil society, beneficiaries, and other partners.
\uf0a7 Coordinate and monitor the effective implementation of field-level activities so that daily operational issues are timely resolved to prevent losses or delays.
\uf0a7 Ensure that allocated resources are used efficiently and are in line with agreed plans, and any deviations are reported to the Field Operations\/Country Office.
\uf0a7 Supervise Field Office staff. Provide guidance to them and act as a point of referral and assist them with analysis and queries.
\uf0a7 Ensure safety and security of WFP staff, operations, equipment and vehicle in the Field Office by complying with WFP security management policy. Actively participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
Support to Field Office Finance:
\uf0a7 Maintain the Field Office petty cash\/sub-imprest account expenditures.
\uf0a7 Review and process vendor payments and settlement of travel expense claims.
\uf0a7 Prepare petty cash and sub-imprest replenishment request and forward to Country Office.
\uf0a7 Prepare a financial statement with bank reconciliation, petty cash counting and enter transaction data in the system (WINGS II).
Monitoring and Reporting
\uf0a7 Review the monthly monitoring plans and reports.
\uf0a7 Prepare reports on the progress of field implementation of the project in line with reporting guidelines established for the project.
\uf0a7 Contribute to monitoring the food security situation in the area of responsibility and participate in and contribute to the assessment, as and when necessary, in collaboration with the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) Unit in Dhaka and recommend interventions based on the need for food assistance.
\uf0a7 Ensure that the recommended control mechanisms for cash and food distributions are in place.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
\uf0a7 Contribute to emergency preparedness actions and coordinate the planning and implementation of slow and sudden-onset emergency response programmes in the area of responsibility.
\uf0a7 Prepare emergency situation reports, for disaster response and recovery activities.
\uf0a7 Strengthen partnerships with standby NGOs (organize training\/orientation) and enhance field-level coordination with government agencies.
\uf0a7 Ensure extensive and frequent presence at project areas, distribution sites and centres.
\uf0a7 Manage the emergency response including food and cash distribution in coordination with cooperating partners
Support capacity support activities
\uf0a7 Provide capacity support to the overall implementation of the safety net programme under different ministries (e.g. MoWCA, MoF, MoPME, MoDMR etc.)
\uf0a7 Coordinate with line different departments in the field.
\uf0a7 Conduct periodic joint visits and report for overall improvement.<\/p>\nSTANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/h2>\n
\uf0a7 Sound experience in gender-sensitive programming and programming that empowers women and girls; experience in inclusion of people with physical or mental challenges.
\uf0a7 Experience in analysing local political situations and assessing risks accurately.
\uf0a7 Experience leading a small to mid-size team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
\uf0a7 Participation in a government\/partner negotiation within the area of focus.
\uf0a7 Participation in a small or bigger emergency operation\/ development programme.<\/p>\n
Leading by example with integrity,
Driving results and delivering on commitments,
Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
Applying strategic thinking,
Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships. <\/p>\nHOW TO APPLY<\/h2>\n