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World Food Programme
Programme Policy Officer NOC- Livelihoods, Agriculture and Climate Change - WFP Egypt Country Office (Re-advertisement)
Cairo
FULL TIME
October 22, 2024
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization 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.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website:
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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
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WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
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WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
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A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
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We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
The CSP focuses on three interrelated thematic areas:
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Support the crisis-affected populations through food assistance and resilience building.
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Improve the resilience of vulnerable Egyptian populations especially in Haya Kareema villages.
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Provide capacity strengthening to the Government and support South-South cooperation between Egypt and neighbouring countries.
The Incumbent would therefore be expected to provide leadership to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs especially as they pertain to integrated, climate-adaptative agriculture and the resilience building of rural and Bedouin communities in Egypt.
The Incumbent would serve as the programme manager for climate-adaptive rural development programmes in the Country Office leading a team for the design, management, coordination, implementation, and review of all Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Building initiatives in the WFP Egypt Country Office.
2. Design and manage the implementation of Programme Policy operations on rural development issues ensuring that operations are consistent with WFP policies, Executive Board decisions, and other relevant guidance.
3. Provide technical advice or mobilize 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.
4.Reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
5. Advice counterparts in the Government of Egypt 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 subnational levels.
6. Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
7. 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.
9. 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.
10. Contribute to resources mobilisation 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.
11. Build knowledge capabilities for WFP staff members and partners by designing and delivering effective food assistance programmes.
12. Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
13. Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives within assigned budgets.
14. Contribute to Country Office Emergency Preparedness i.e. early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning in order to respond to humanitarian crises and needs.
15. Others as required
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Lead climate resilience portfolio to promote the resilience of smallholder farmers vulnerable to the impacts of climate change
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Act as the main liaison with the Government of Egypt in the design and implementation of resilience building programmes.
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Support government efforts to strengthen adaptive capacities of national systems and local communities through providing technical assistance and forging strategic partnerships with national and international technical partners.
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Lead a core team responsible for integrated rural development and climate-adaptive activities in the Country Office.
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Ensure a cost-effective use of the financial and human resources allocated to the climate-adaptive resilience building programme.
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Monitor the programme budget and prepare regular expenditure plans.
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Represent WFP in different United Nations and other working groups pertaining to climate change and rural development.
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Report on climate change impacts and mitigation measures of different programmes.
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At least 8 years of professional relevant managerial experience managing programmes for UN agencies, government entities, or civil society in the fields of rural development/ food systems/ climate change and/or environmental sustainability.
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Experience in the management of relevant programme from inception to implementation and assessment.
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Proven ability to lead a team.
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Proven ability and experience in the development of interagency networks, partnerships, strategies and initiatives
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
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Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
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Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Please contact us atglobal.hrerecruitment@wfp.orgin case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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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