Organization: WFP – World Food Programme
Location: Dhaka
Grade: Level not specified – Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
Legal – Broad
Political Affairs
Project and Programme Management
Managerial positions
Closing Date: 2025-01-04
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.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
WHY JOIN WFP?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
The Programme Policy Officer will provide technical expertise, advice and solutions that support strategic results of the WFP programmes. The incumbent, while assisting the Head of Program in required tasks will serve as Manager of the CSP Strategic Outcome 1: “Populations affected by crisis in Bangladesh are able to meet basic food, nutrition and other essential needs during and after the crises” and for Strategic Outcome 4: Vulnerable crisis-affected populations in Bangladesh benefit from enhanced coordination and improved common services. The incumbent will advise and support other cash-based transfer (CBT) programmes, and coordinate on functional activities such as digital solutions, mobile money, Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) and other relevant areas. In addition, the position is required to liaise with the Head of Area Office in Cox Bazar at various aspects of the Cox’s Bazar programmes, including strengthening strategic partnerships with the Government of Bangladesh, UN agencies, NGOs and other key stakeholders.
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.
1. 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,
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Assist counterparts in governments especially MoDMR through WFP technical assistance program. Lead the implementation of the MoDMR capacity development program.
5. 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.
6. Enhance WFP’s leadership status in the Local Consultative Group – Disaster and Emergency Response; the national platform for EPR coordination.
7. Manage operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food assistance.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
12. Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives within a moderate budget.
13. Other as required.
Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or other field relevant to international development assistance.
Experience: Minimum 7 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.
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Strategic Outcome 1 Coordinator), CST II, Dhaka
Grade: CST II
Type of contract: International Consultant
Duration: 11 months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Deadline of Application: 4 January 2025
This vacancy announcement is for International Professionals only
Terms and Conditions:
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance.
1. Participate and represent WFP in emergency coordination meeting, particularly in services where WFP has a mandated coordination role (such as Food Security Cluster, Food Security Sector, Logistic and Emergency Telecommunication sectors).
2. Support sector and cluster leads in preparing joint humanitarian appeals (ex: HRP, JRP and CERF applications).
• 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
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- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
- Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
- Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
- Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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