DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

5 January 2025-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Accra)

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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).

External/Internal Vacancy Announcement
No. WFP/GHA/TTC/ACC/December/2024

PROGRAMME POLICY OFFICER (TRANSPORT TRAINING CENTRE)

Deadline for Application: 14 days from day of publication

The Office of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.

Job Title : Programme Policy Officer (TTC)
Duration : 6 months (Renewable)
Post Grade : SC8
Duty Station : Accra, Ghana

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP owns, leases and globally operates more than 1,400 trucks, as well as workshop facilities throughout 26 Countries, managed by the Global Fleet unit. The fleet is deployed to fill critical gaps in local transport capacity and stabilize transport rates in the event of increased insecurity and/or sudden growth in demand, as well as pioneer new routes that, due to prevailing insecurity, would remain inaccessible to local transporters.
WFP Global Fleet has launched a capacity strengthening project in West Africa to establish a Transport Training Centre (TTC) in Accra, Ghana, where the fleet regional hub is located. Through this project, WFP engages, shares its know-how, and coordinates with stakeholders from Governments, the private sector, UN agencies, and other humanitarian organizations, to develop and deliver learning initiatives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate the work of senior staff to effectively position WFP with public, private and external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP, while supporting member states in the achievement of the SDGs and Zero Hunger and emphasizing WFP’s contributions in this regard.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
• Implement the work plan for an assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP / TTC strategic objectives.
• Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; Support partner visibility and ensure partner conditions are met.
• Contribute to the implementation of a communication strategy for the TTC project, as well as communication outputs and materials for internal and external audience;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project impact measurement processes and present the analyzed data for management strategic decisions.
• Use data to present managers with well-researched ideas to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context specific analysis with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP’s work and diversify the resource base.
• Draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
• Support senior managers in the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs in order to promote the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the national, regional and global agenda and to reach advantageous outcomes for WFP.
• Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance, and monitor defined risks.
• Other as required.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Advanced University degree in International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Communications or other relevant field related to the advertisement.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
• Minimum one or more years of relevant professional work experience in partnership roles with an international organization
• Experience in information management, partnerships, communications and project management in the humanitarian sector
• Has developed effective relationships with partners and explored new areas to scaleup existing activities and researched new opportunities.
• Has developed powerful narratives by using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners.
• Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.

LANGUAGE:
Fluency and good command of the English language is essential.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
People living with disability are also encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.

Note:
1. 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.
2. WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
3. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.

PROGRAMME POLICY OFFICER (TRANSPORT TRAINING CENTRE)

Deadline for Application: 14 days from day of publication

The Office of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.

Job Title : Programme Policy Officer (TTC)

Duration : 6 months (Renewable)

Post Grade : SC8

Duty Station : Accra, Ghana

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP owns, leases and globally operates more than 1,400 trucks, as well as workshop facilities throughout 26 Countries, managed by the Global Fleet unit. The fleet is deployed to fill critical gaps in local transport capacity and stabilize transport rates in the event of increased insecurity and/or sudden growth in demand, as well as pioneer new routes that, due to prevailing insecurity, would remain inaccessible to local transporters.

WFP Global Fleet has launched a capacity strengthening project in West Africa to establish a Transport Training Centre (TTC) in Accra, Ghana, where the fleet regional hub is located. Through this project, WFP engages, shares its know-how, and coordinates with stakeholders from Governments, the private sector, UN agencies, and other humanitarian organizations, to develop and deliver learning initiatives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate the work of senior staff to effectively position WFP with public, private and external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP, while supporting member states in the achievement of the SDGs and Zero Hunger and emphasizing WFP’s contributions in this regard.

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

• Implement the work plan for an assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP / TTC strategic objectives.
• Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; Support partner visibility and ensure partner conditions are met.
• Contribute to the implementation of a communication strategy for the TTC project, as well as communication outputs and materials for internal and external audience;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project impact measurement processes and present the analyzed data for management strategic decisions.
• Use data to present managers with well-researched ideas to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context specific analysis with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP’s work and diversify the resource base.
• Draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
• Support senior managers in the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs in order to promote the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the national, regional and global agenda and to reach advantageous outcomes for WFP.
• Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance, and monitor defined risks.
• Other as required.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

Advanced University degree in International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Communications or other relevant field related to the advertisement.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Minimum one or more years of relevant professional work experience in partnership roles with an international organization
• Experience in information management, partnerships, communications and project management in the humanitarian sector
• Has developed effective relationships with partners and explored new areas to scaleup existing activities and researched new opportunities.
• Has developed powerful narratives by using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners.
• Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.

LANGUAGE:

Fluency and good command of the English language is essential.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply

People living with disability are also encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.

Note:

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 has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.

PROGRAMME POLICY OFFICER (TRANSPORT TRAINING CENTRE)

Deadline for Application: 14 days from day of publication

The Office of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Accra invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.

Job Title : Programme Policy Officer (TTC)

Duration : 6 months (Renewable)

Post Grade : SC8

Duty Station : Accra, Ghana

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP owns, leases and globally operates more than 1,400 trucks, as well as workshop facilities throughout 26 Countries, managed by the Global Fleet unit. The fleet is deployed to fill critical gaps in local transport capacity and stabilize transport rates in the event of increased insecurity and/or sudden growth in demand, as well as pioneer new routes that, due to prevailing insecurity, would remain inaccessible to local transporters.

WFP Global Fleet has launched a capacity strengthening project in West Africa to establish a Transport Training Centre (TTC) in Accra, Ghana, where the fleet regional hub is located. Through this project, WFP engages, shares its know-how, and coordinates with stakeholders from Governments, the private sector, UN agencies, and other humanitarian organizations, to develop and deliver learning initiatives.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate the work of senior staff to effectively position WFP with public, private and external partners to attract policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance the work of WFP, while supporting member states in the achievement of the SDGs and Zero Hunger and emphasizing WFP’s contributions in this regard.

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

• Implement the work plan for an assigned area to enable WFP to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP / TTC strategic objectives.
• Proactively contribute to a partnerships portfolio, including partner profiling and outreach activities, with the aim to maximize resources and leverage policy and technical support for WFP’s work; Support partner visibility and ensure partner conditions are met.
• Contribute to the implementation of a communication strategy for the TTC project, as well as communication outputs and materials for internal and external audience;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project impact measurement processes and present the analyzed data for management strategic decisions.
• Use data to present managers with well-researched ideas to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context specific analysis with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP’s work and diversify the resource base.
• Draw up quality partner proposals and reports by engaging with other WFP entities and external stakeholders.
• Support senior managers in the preparation of strategic agreements, joint strategies and MOUs in order to promote the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the national, regional and global agenda and to reach advantageous outcomes for WFP.
• Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance, and monitor defined risks.
• Other as required.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

Advanced University degree in International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Communications or other relevant field related to the advertisement.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Minimum one or more years of relevant professional work experience in partnership roles with an international organization
• Experience in information management, partnerships, communications and project management in the humanitarian sector
• Has developed effective relationships with partners and explored new areas to scaleup existing activities and researched new opportunities.
• Has developed powerful narratives by using data analysis visualization to enable action-oriented discussions with partners.
• Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.

LANGUAGE:

Fluency and good command of the English language is essential.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply

People living with disability are also encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.

Note:

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 has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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.

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

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements