WFP is hiring Programme Policy Officer (Strategic Outcome Coordinator), FT NOC 2024 in Dhaka
Job Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of Head of Programme, the incumbent will lead Bangladesh Country-wide operation into effective and efficient programs with digital innovations and through operational partnerships. The incumbent will provide technical advice to the management on CSP activities while adopting new initiatives and technologies to increase effectiveness of operation and value for money.
- Contribute to formulation of Emergency Preparedness and Response Package (EPRP) and Limited Emergency Operations (LEO), in line with both organisational strategy and the practical realities of Bangladesh. Developing programme guidance and implement Minimum and Advanced Preparedness Actions (MPAs/APAs) and review of the risk register
- Provide advice and support to the Bangladesh Country Office on Business continuity measures to clarify ambiguities and ensure that policy and programme operations are consistent with WFP policies, Executive Board decisions, and other relevant guidance.
- Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on EPRP and LEO policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts in the field of Disaster Risk and Reduction.
- Assist counterparts in governments especially MoDMR through WFP technical assistance program. Lead the implementation of the MoDMR capacity development program.
- Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work. In particular ensure WFP participation at the inter-agency Emergency Preparedness Working Group (EPWG) and provide input to joint continency planning documents and discussions.
- Enhance WFP’s leadership status in the Local Consultative Group – Disaster and Emergency Response; the national platform for EPR coordination
- Manage operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food assistance.
- Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.
- Contribute to resources mobilisations efforts for EPRP capacity development program for MoDMR, including clearly articulating the need related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects seeking advice from senior colleagues where necessary.
- Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partner to design and deliver effective food assistance programmes.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
- Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives within a moderate budget.
Other as required.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, 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.
Location:
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Eligibilities
Job requirements:
EDUCATION:
- Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 8 years of experience with a minimum 5+ years of professional experience in the areas of humanitarian, development and other relevant operations/programmes;
LANGUAGE:
- Proficiency in both oral and written communication skills in English
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Has worked in the design, implementation and monitoring of in-kind food, cash and voucher transfers.
- Has gained direct experience of different programme approaches; and
- Has worked with government agencies and gained policy experience.
- Has led a Sub Office or a small country/area office programme team or a component of a country office programme portfolio.
- Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions.
Application Process
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Application Deadline: January 20, 2024
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