DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 October 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)
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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.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
In 2021, WFP reached a key milestone as all Country Offices now have an Executive Board-approved Country Strategic Plan (CSP) or Interim CSP (ICSP). This coincides with the UN’s transition to the next generation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), which is now central to all UN development activities, including WFP’s CSPs, which must align with the UNSDCF both in content and timing.
Somalia’s Country Office is completing its first-generation CSP (2022-2025) and is developing its second-generation CSP for presentation to the Executive Board in February 2026. This new CSP will align with the UNSDCF and Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (2025-2029), both currently in development. WFP Somalia is actively engaging in UNSDCF discussions to align its food security and nutrition programs with broader UN development goals, starting with the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and UNSDCF evaluation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Planning, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation, and general oversight by the Country Director, the Country Strategic Planning Consultant will perform the following tasks:
1. Engagement on CCA/UNSDCF: In close coordination with the Country Office, Regional Bureau, and Headquarters’ Programme Cycle teams, support the inter-agency engagement around the CCA/UNSDCF process in Somalia. In particular, support WFP’s appropriate roles in CCA workstreams and UNSDCF results groups:
2. CSP design/development: In close coordination with Regional Bureau and Headquarters’ Programme Cycle teams, assist and guide the Country Office in the design and development of the CSP strategic orientation, in accordance with WFP’s Policy on Country Strategic Plans and informed by the CCA and UNSDCF priorities:
3. CSP narrative preparation and submission: In close coordination with Regional Bureau and Headquarters’ Programme Cycle teams, support the Country Office Task Force to prepare and submit the full CSP package for review and approval.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Advanced University Degree in political sciences, economics, agriculture, international affairs, social sciences, development studies, or a field relevant to international development or humanitarian assistance or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: At least five (5) years of postgraduate, progressively responsible international and national experience in goal-oriented/strategic planning, organizational change management, inter-agency coordination, programme re-orientation, policy development, etc. Specific experience in strategy formulation, programme management, and project planning in a large multicultural institution in the field or headquarters is an asset. Previous experience with WFP or the UN System is also an asset.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.
This position is open to qualified international candidates. The candidates must be nationals of a country other than the country of assignment. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
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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.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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.