DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 November 2024-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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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?

• 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).

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribute and assist the government in reviewing, adjusting, and formulating relevant (e.g., shock responsive, nutrition sensitive social protection) policies and strategies under the implementation of a technical assistanceproject with the cabinet Division.
2. Support the government (e.g., Cabinet Division) in strengthening the coordination mechanism, knowledge management, and sharing of best practices among various sectors to establish linkages and maximize the impact of nutrition-sensitive and shock-responsive social protection.
3. Support the production of knowledge products that contribute to an evidence base informing the decision-making processes of WFP and other stakeholders.
4. Coordinate evidence generation and advocacy actions (i.e. research, learning, assessment etc.) to ensure TAPP objective (shock responsive and nutrition sensitive social protection) in line with the WFP’s CSP-II and government national policies e.g. NSSS, NPAN2, etc.
5. Facilitate and provide technical assistance to the government on arranging consultation meetings with relevant stakeholders on various issues, including, but not limited to, drafting, designing, and validating a strategy, roadmap, etc.
6. Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to implement the technical project with Cabinet Division.
7. Support the capacity-building initiatives on shock-responsive and nutrition-sensitive social protection for government officials, WFP staff, and partners to design and implement national programs, policies, and strategies to achieve the SDG agenda.
8. Contribute to preparing accurate and timely reporting on programs and activities that enable informed decision-making programs and activities that enable informed decision-making and consistency of information.
9. Liaise with internal programme teams to ensure effective collaboration, coherence, and synchronization. Act as a point of referral and assist them with analysis and queries.
10. Assist in organizing a joint visit of officials of relevant ministries to the Programme areas to solicit guidance on nutrition-sensitive and shock-responsive social protection.
11. Contribute to WFP’s internal process (i.e., monitoring, reporting, budgeting, expenditure tracking, partnership management etc.) as and when necessary.
12. Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant.

Experience: At least 5 years of solid and responsible work experience with humanitarian or development sector; a minimum of 3 years of professional relevant working experience in programme.

Language: Fluency in both Bangla and English (level C) language.

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer

Grade: SC8

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 1

Date of Publication: 24 October 2024

Deadline of Application: 06 November 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals

• Proficient in Government of Bangladesh policies related to Social Safety Nets, Social Welfare, Food Security, Nutrition etc.
• Substantial experience in and commitment to evidence-based policy advocacy.
• 5 years of professional experience in the related field.
• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, social protection, shock responsive, resilience etc.) and providing input into policy discussions and decisions.

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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

• 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

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.