Programme Policy Officer NOB

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.

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JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Regional Programme Advisor (Programme Cycle) and in close collaboration with other functional units in the RBC, the Programme Policy Officer will provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs, ensuring countries have the guidance and tools needed to implement activities.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Experience:

• Deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams;
• Has taken leadership of implementing programmes 
• Has provided inputs into policy discussions and decisions.

Language: 

Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic Languages is essential, with knowledge of French is highly desirable.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
• Has taken leadership of implementing programmes.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of projects, strategic documents such as the country strategic plans, processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
2. Provide support to country offices in the region, ensuring a coordinated approach that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
3. Research and analyse a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programmes and activities.
4. Support country offices in the preparation of accurate and timely budget revisions and strategic documents, ensuring quality and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
5. Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
6. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through providing inputs into training materials.
7. Provide ad hoc support to the Deputy Regional Director as required.
8. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
9. Other as required.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer
TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT: NOB, Fixed Term
DURATION & START DATE: One (1) year renewable -starting ASAP
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme Cycle Management
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Regional Bureau in Cairo (RBC), Cairo, Egypt
REPORT TO (JOB TITLE): Regional Programme Advisor

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application not later than Tuesday, 6th of March 2018.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.