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Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships) - SC 10-Beirut

Beirut

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Beirut
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Political Affairs
    • Legal - Broad
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

           This position will close on 28 March 2018 at 11:59 PM, Rome Time

            Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further and assessment and/or interview

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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in one of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences or a field relevant to international development assistance; or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience.

Experience: At least five (5) years of postgraduate professional experience in economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences or any relevant field with at least two (2) years of professional experience closely related to Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance, Partnerships with NGOs and/or Government entities.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic languages.

JOB PURPOSE

To design and manage programmes of moderate size or complexity that effectively meet food assistance needs, or contribute to policy formulation and/or provide technical advice or oversight on programme strategy and implementation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships) will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Oversee the Partnerships unit within the Programme, in the context of WFP interventions in Lebanon, targeting vulnerable people affected by the war in Syria with life-saving direct food assistance, school meals, resilience and livelihoods building activities. 
  • Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
  • Coordinate internally with the relevant teams and field offices to ensure that the Cooperating Partners’ operational footprint is optimized in an effective and cost-efficient manner.
  • Contribute to formulation of WFP-wide programme policies in line with both organisational strategy and the practical realities of operating in the field; or translate programme policy Country level practices.
  • Provide advice and support on moderately complex issues to clarify ambiguities and ensure that policy and programme operations are consistent with WFP policies, decisions, and other relevant guidance.
  • Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
  • Assist counterparts in governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can be usefully employed and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of moderately complex food assistance programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes at national and sub-national levels.
  • Enhance WFP’s leadership status in forums relating to area of specialism, for example food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience or engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts through direct participation, briefings, information products and other materials.
  • 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 WFP projects, including clearly articulating the need for food assistance and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects including commodity and cash availability, 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.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Additional required skills:

  • Very good writing and communication skills;
  • Ability to maintain accurate and precise records and to interpret and analyze a variety of data and resolve discrepancies;
  • Ability to work accurately and systematically;
  • Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational.

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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.

 
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