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World Food Programme
Programme Policy Officer (Cooperating Partner) FT NOA
FULL TIME
August 29, 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).
- Provide Country Offices (COs) with technical and operational guidance on implementing the WFP NGO Corporate Guidance, including Call for Proposals, selection process, partner induction, and partner evaluations.
- Support COs in developing key documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Cooperating Partner Committee To Rs, and checklists that support an effective CP management function.
- Provide guidance on Field Level Agreement (FLA) management, including budget negotiations, data entry, distribution reports and invoice management.
- Provide guidance on how to manage government partnerships, liaising closely with legal and NGO units.
- Support COs in addressing oversight and audit recommendations related to CP management.
- Provide training/webinars/information sessions to CO staff as required and equip them to deliver training to their CPs.
- Support the establishment of structures needed for the roll-out of corporate digital initiatives, including but not limited to the UN Partner Portal and Partner Connect.
- Contribute to RB Programme oversight, including reviewing, adjusting and documenting the approach, in close coordination with the Risk Management Officer.
- Under the guidance of RB Programme advisors for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Climate and School Health & Nutrition, examine opportunities and support collaboration with partners at the regional level in a select number of priority areas.
- Document CP management lessons learned and best practices in the region.
- Any other duties as required.
- Previous experience in project management
- Good understanding of the regional context
- Project Management and Contract Management.
- Excellent communication (written/oral/presentation) and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates high moral integrity and proven capacity to take initiative, show discretion and autonomy.
- Strong planning and time management, with a structured results-oriented approach and quality monitoring and reporting
- Client-focused and able to build strong relationships to improve processes and support the strengthening of CO CP Management function.
- Knowledge of the UN system or NGO space is an asset.
- Salary Scale
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 at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in 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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