Pakistan Job Openings

World Food Programme

Programme Policy Officer (School Meals) - SC8 - Quetta

Quetta

FULL TIME

October 2, 2024

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 October 2024-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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:

https://www.wfp.org

WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
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.
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.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

This position is based in Field Office Quetta. Job holder is expected to
demonstrate leadership skills, responsibility, and initiative to respond
independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a
requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational
problems on daily basis. Job holder is expected to manage resources and
coach and coordinate support staff. Job holder will report to Programme
Policy Officer, Quetta.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (School Meals)

Grade: SC8

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Quetta

Date of Publication: 04 October 2024

Deadline of Application: 17 October 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE

To facilitate and provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet the needs of focused poor and vulnerable communities as per the organizational mandated role and interventions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

1. Take lead in the management of pilot project on school meals in Quetta with focus on all field level activities and CP project team.

2. Liaison with relevant internal units and counterparts to ensure programme data gathering is consistent with the defined programme objectives and results framework of the pilot project.

3. Take lead and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders for the ongoing school meals pilot intervention.

4. Take lead and contribute towards development of timely reports for internal and external use, including project briefs, data reports, and success stories.

5. Take lead and contribute towards identification of local businesses and smallholder farmers that could be linked directly with the school meals interventions.

6. Explore synergistic opportunities for complementarity of interventions with the school meals programme, and facilitate in developing concept notes, workplans and budgetary requirements as per programme design requirements in close coordination with the supervisor.

7. Contribute towards development of project plans of the ongoing school meals pilot interventions and its processes ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.

8. Contribute towards development of other models and concept notes for school meals interventions including models for rural and far-off areas.

9. Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes, and activities.

10. Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration on monitoring ongoing pilot project.

11. Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working on school-based intervention packages.

12. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.

13. Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.

14. Any other task by supervisor or Head of Provincial Office.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University Degree (Master's) in Business, Development Studies, Economics, Project Management or any other relevant Social Science Or first level university degree (Bachelors- in any of the above discipline) with additional 2 years of experience in the relevant field.

Experience: Minimum three years of professional/ managerial experience in leading implementation of sizeable programmes, including food distribution programs, education focussed, and school-based programmes. Preferably in an international organization and/or UN system.

Has led and managed teams and partner organizations.
Has taken roles of stakeholder engagement and coordination.
Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English is must, knowledge of the local languages in the province is preferable.

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.
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.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at
global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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