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Programme Policy Officer
UNWFP
 Vacancy No: 70171
 Section/Unit: Programme CETA
 Grade Level: FT NOB
 Supervisor: Maysaa Alghribawy
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Duration: 12 Months
 Closing Date: 25 Dec 2017

 
 Background:

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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 75 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

1. Contribute towards the development of a limited number of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.

2 Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.

3. Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.

4. Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities.

5. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

6. Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.

7. Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.

8. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.

9. Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries. 10. Other as required


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Language: International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese. National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different. response role while simultaneously building its capabilities to address the long-term goals of Zero Hunger.


FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES Functional skill, competencies & Behavioural capabilities expected : Leading edge knowledge and skills in advising on risks arising from grievances and disputes and the resolution thereof; Ability to balance strategic thinking and flawless execution across a complex global organization; Demonstrated ability to consult, influence, and partner with key stakeholders in developing and executing people strategies to drive business performance; A successful track record of negotiating complex situations, with competing interests and multiple stakeholders; Strong people management skills; ability to work with ambiguity, solution-focused and to build consensus across diverse and global teams. OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE • Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.). • Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations. • Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions. TERMS AND CONDITIONS This vacancy is open to qualified Sudanese Nationals Only. WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. In the pursuit of WFP’s mission to feed the hungry poor, WFP employees must uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct at all times. WFP has zero tolerance for fruad & corruption, sexual exploitation and discrimination. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Applicants are required to create their personal account and fill in the profile form with his/her personal details in WFP Career Web-Site through the links provided below. Applicants must ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching the CV, answer the pre-screening questions and agree on legal statement prior to submitting the application. External applicants - Interested external applicants can apply on WFP Career Site: http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings Internal Applicants - Intereseted internal applicants can apply through the E-Recruitment tool: Learning Management System: www.lms.wfp.org Applicants may apply using LinkedIn profile (if available). Quailfied female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.









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