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World Food Programme
Programme Policy Officer (Emergency & Livelihood) - NOB - Karachi
Karāchi
FULL TIME
October 28, 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).
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer ( Emergency & Livelihood)
Grade: NOB
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Karachi
Date of Publication: 28th October, 2024
Deadline of Application: 10th November, 2024
This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.
Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of pre-qualified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
- Technical overview and operationalization of WFP food and cash-based assistance in Sindh Province.
- Focal point for starting and coordinating food and cash interventions in emergency and recovery contexts under the guidance of the Country Office. Scale-up and assist in design of resilience-building and development projects as applicable.
- Focal point for overall project management and coordination of projects in Sindh Province. Use project management tools, and report progress and results to the SO manager.
- Coordinate with functional units at Country Office (CO) and guide and drive emergency response modalities in accordance with timelines.
- Lead and provide technical support to PO colleagues on livelihoods and resilience activities.
- Ensure resource pipeline coordination and tracking, operational planning of food/cash, and detailed work plans and timelines in liaison with CO.
- Compile and draft adequate situation updates, project progress updates, tracking of distributions and similar.
- Draft concept notes, donor proposals, reports and other technical and strategic documents.
- Coordination with the Financial service providers and Cooperating Partners for effective and efficient delivery of Cash and resolution of issues reported from the field.
- Represent WFP in provincial Cash working group and other forums as requested
- Participate and facilitate Field Level Agreements processes, contracting of partners and similar, budget and programming, database and SCOPE, and more.
- Provide technical advisory services on programme and interventions to the SO Manager.
- All other tasks as required.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional/ managerial experience in Emergencies, cash-based transfers, food distributions & Resilience building Livelihoods interventions.
- Excellent knowledge and implementation of project management tools.
- Deep experience and technical knowledge of livelihoods, recovery, Food for Asset Creation and similar activities at an officer-level.
- Excellent professional coordination, supervision, conflict resolution and liaising skills.
- Multiple years-experience working in both field and country offices in relevant capacities.
- Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
- Has taken leadership of implementing programmes.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
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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