WFP Senior Programme Policy Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
WFP Ethiopia looking for “Senior Programme Policy Officer”.
Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 6th Aug 2023.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities.
WFP Senior Programme Policy Officer Jobs 2023
The WFP has published a job vacancy announcement on 14th July 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Senior Programme Policy Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | World Food Programme (WFP) |
| Position | Senior Programme Policy Officer |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Eleven years |
| Application Deadline | 6th Aug 2023 |
WFP Job Vacancy 2023
Accountabilities:
- Formulate WFP-wide programme policies and guidance in line with both organisational strategy and the practical realities of operating in the field; or translate WFP-wide programme policy into Regional/Country level practices and implementation modalities and operations, to ensure alignment between HQ and field operations enabling effective delivering of food assistance.
- Provide advice and support to a large number of COs operating in a variety of contexts, to clarify ambiguities and ensure that policy and programme operations are consistent with WFP policies, Executive Board decisions, and other relevant guidance.
- Provide solid technical and managerial leadership on a broad range of strategically important and complex policy and programme 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 senior stakeholders of 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 food assistance programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes at global, national and sub-national levels.
- Identify, develop and nurture strategic and operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
- Enhance WFP’s leadership status in different forums on subjects related to food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience, engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts and other related issues, through direct participation and/or through briefings, information products and other materials.
- Monitor and oversee operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to food assistance to advocacy for WFP and to strengthen policy and programme formulation.
- Monitor and oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use to present a consistent picture to internal and external stakeholders and enable informed decision-making.
- Advocate for resources for a broad portfolio of 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.
- 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 large and complex team of professionals to enable high performance.
- Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives.
- Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men.
- Contribute to CO Emergency Preparedness i.e. early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises and needs.
- Other as required.
Position in Organization:
- Senior Programme Policy Officer
- Requisition ID: 828361
- Posted: 14/07/2023
- Fixed Term: Africa
- Central & Eastern: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
- Deadline: 6th Aug 2023
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree in International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, International Affairs, Economics, Social Sciences or other field relevant to this position, or first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
- At least eleven (11) years of progressively responsible professional post graduate experience relevant to the field is required.
- Proven experience in managing teams effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing partnerships.
- Experience in designing and implementing food systems interventions.
How to Apply WFP Senior Programme Policy Officer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://career5.successfactors.eu//career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C0000168410P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_GB&career_job_req_id=828361
The Closing Date: 6th Aug 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.wfp.org |
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