JOB TITLE: | PROGRAM POLICY OFFICER- NOC |
TYPE OF CONTRACT: | FIXED TERM |
UNIT/DIVISION: | PROGRAM POLICY DIVISION |
DUTY STATION (City, Country): | UGANDA – ARUA |
DURATION: | 12 MONTHS |
REPORTING LINE: | HEAD OF ARUA AREA OFFICE |
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
WFP Uganda Country Office is assisting over 1.2 million beneficiaries under various program portfolio in the West Nile and Acholi Regions which fall under the responsibility of Arua Area Office. Among that number, 90% are refugees that are hosted and assisted by the Government of Uganda with support and close collaboration by the International Community, WFP being one of main frontline service delivery responsible Agency towards zero hunger.
The operations to reach the target beneficiaries and communities require resources, coordination efforts and dedication from both WFP Arua-based team as well as a regular support from the country office. Being an area office where at least 60% of all country office transactions are taking place, and the follow up that it entails, Arua office needs more support in human resources as a boost towards timely service delivery effectiveness and efficiency.
It is with the above background that a Program Policy Officer at NOC grade level is needed to reinforce the ground team in Arua, especially the daily operations management.
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brief Description of Duties
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Experience:
Languages: Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills
Application Deadline: June 28, 2024