Programme Policy Officer (Deputy Head of Programme) LFT P3 – Aden AO

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

General Information

• Title of Post: Programme Policy Officer (Deputy Head of Programme)
• Grade: P3
• Supervisor: Head of Programme
• Unit: Programme
• Division/Country Office: Yemen CO
• Duty Station: Aden 
• Duration of Contract: 12 months

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.  We are 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.

WFP’s emergency response in Yemen is one of the agency’s largest anywhere in the world. As of Q3 2023, WFP delivered vital food assistance to 13.2 million people in need, provided nutrition support to 2.9 million children and women, and also contributed to education through its school feeding programme reaching 2 million schoolchildren.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The holder of this position is expected to work directly under the supervision of Head of Programme for Aden Area Office or designate. Aden AO implements a wide range of programme activities which include; General food assistance (GFA), Safety Net and Livelihoods (SNL) and Nutrition, reaching a total of over 3.6 million beneficiaries. Aden AO is expanding the use of digital platforms for beneficiary and transfer management across all programme activities and as such, this job profile requires a candidate with excellent skills in programme implementation and identity management.

JOB PURPOSE

The Deputy Head of Programme will mainly be responsible for coordinating implementation of all programme activities under Aden AO in close collaboration with activity managers and field office programme staff. The staff member will also contribute to policy formulation and/or provide technical advice or oversight on programme strategy and implementation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide project management support to Aden AO Activity Managers and Field Office programme staff, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
2. In the absence of Aden AO Head of Programme, act as Officer in Charge for Programme.
3. Actively contribute to policy formulation including development of guidelines, decision memos and standard operating procedures for programme implementation.
4. Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
5. Research and analyse a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programmes, and activities.
6. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports on programme activities under Aden AO that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to key stakeholders, including WFP management and donors.
7. Support capacity building of WFP staff under Aden AO, cooperating partners, and government to adequately prepare for and respond to food assistance needs.
8. As required, represent WFP in governmental and inter-agency fora, strategic working groups and coordination platforms.
9. Facilitate increased and efficient usage of digital platforms for beneficiary and transfer management, across all programme activities in areas under Aden AO.
10. Act as a role model of the values, principles and standards of WFP, actively contributing to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment through respectful and constructive communication and holding self and other team members accountable for their actions.
11. Effectively communicate implementation progress and results for programme activities to management and other stakeholders through meetings, review of donor/TPM/M&E reports and other materials to improve transparency and accountability.
12. Directly supervise Head of GFA team in Aden AO, ensuring timely delivery of assistance and compliance with corporate requirements. 

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13. Provide advice and support to programme staff on moderately complex issues to clarify ambiguities and ensure that programme operations are consistent with WFP policies and other relevant guidance.

14. 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 programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of food security and nutrition programmes.

15. Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.

16. Manage preparation and timely dissemination of analytical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.

17. Contribute to Aden Area Office Emergency Preparedness i.e. early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning to enable timely response to humanitarian crises and needs.

18. Work closely with technical teams under Registration and Beneficiary Registry (RBR) unit, VAM, and M&E to ensure coordinated and well-informed programmatic decisions.

19. Contribute to resources mobilisation efforts for WFP projects, including clearly articulating the need for food assistance and related programme opportunities, and follow up on resource situation of projects including commodity and cash availability, seeking advice from senior colleagues where necessary.

20. Others as required.

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.
• Has a knowledge of, or experience in implementing emergency response operations.
• Has experience in, or a solid understanding of the UN system and how it works.
• Has led a Sub Office or a small Area Office programme team or a component of a country office programme portfolio.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

   Experience:             At least 5 years of progressive postgraduate professional experience in Programme

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FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position.
• Candidates must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
• This position is required for 1 year with a possibility of extension up to 4 years subject to the operational needs and availability of funding in Yemen Country Office.
• A limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period, to a max of 4 years.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (https://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
• The position is based in Aden, Yemen and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

 2024

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.