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Programme Policy Officer (CSP/UN Coordination),SC11, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Dhaka
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Legal - Broad
    • Political Affairs
    • Civil Society and Local governance
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability

JOB RELATED KEY INFORMATION:

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (CSP/UN coordination) 

Grade: SC11    

Type of contract: Service Contract                                     

Duration: 12 months                

Duty Station: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Date of Publication: 19 March 2023

Deadline of Application: 1 April 2023

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi national.

JOB PURPOSE

Support the Deputy Country Director (Programme) in all issues related to implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) by acting as an advocate and maintaining liaison with the relevant stake holders within the UN agencies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the Programme Policy Officer (CSP/UN coordination) will be responsible for the following duties:
• Localize the WFP CSP within Country Office (CO) and with UN, NGO, governmental and other partners. Identify key stakeholders to facilitate full CSP implementation. 
• Identify strategic linkages between the WFP CSP and GOB priorities and develop roadmap for stakeholder engagement.
• Identify strategic opportunities for WFP positioning within the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF); coordinate participation in related groups and inputs in related reports. 
• Act as CO focal person for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) support to Government Of Bangladesh. Support the development of partnerships and joint events with member states, civil society and intergovernmental organizations to advocate for the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the global agenda and advance WFP priorities and objectives, based on a basic understanding of member states’ dynamics and interests.
• Act as CO focal person for innovation.
• Use data to propose options to managers to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context-specific analysis, with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP’s work and diversify the resource base.
• Solicit inputs from other functional entities, Regional Bureau and COs on WFP’s programmatic offering that can gain traction with individual partner audiences; Conduct analysis and draft quality briefs in support of outreach opportunities.
• Support Programme Units with Partnership Engagement strategies and quality control of related outputs.
• Any other duties as required. 

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field.

WORK EXPERIENCE: More than 8 years where 5 years of relevant professional work experience in partnership roles.  

LANGUAGE: Fluency (level C) in English language.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Has explored new partnership opportunities, provided inputs into developing solutions with prospective partners and explored new areas to scale-up existing activities.
  • Has designed and managed all resource mobilization processes and resource strategies, negotiated contract terms and provided resourcing advice to seniors.
  • Has gained experience in using technology and digital tools for data collection, analysis and shared data-based insights to add value to all partnerships.
  • Has supported creation of external communications and briefing materials.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at coxsbazar.hr@wfp.org  to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.

This email is only to be used for any accessibility requirement in terms of application and not for sending the application itself.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

  • Leading by example with integrity,
  • Driving results and delivering on commitments,
  • Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
  • Applying strategic thinking,
  • Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.
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