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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).

The Programme Policy Officer: Operations Coordinator will oversee high-level operational planning and coordination of WFP Zimbabwe’s activities, ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders and local partners to enhance food security and resilience among vulnerable communities.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

In Zimbabwe, WFP has a strong track record of delivering food assistance and managing supply chains during crises, while building resilience to shocks among vulnerable communities. The July 2022-December 2026 Country Strategic Plan (CSP) provides a road map to promote shock-responsive social protection and sustainable and resilient food systems. Our CSP articulates collaborative efforts to better anticipate future needs, improve data and forecasting and strengthen livelihoods and local capacities to withstand, respond to and adapt more readily to sudden or chronic stresses. WFP Zimbabwe supports informed decision-making on food security and nutrition and integrates nutrition, gender, protection and inclusion, youth engagement, technological innovation and decentralized zero-hunger action throughout the plan.

With the growing need for coordinated support to drive operational performance, WFP seeks a qualified individual to coordinate field operations, both in-country office with related functional areas as well as with various field offices, working directly with the Leadership team to enhance operational efficiencies, identify probable issues that may hinder our effectiveness, support in problem analysis and solution identification as necessary, as well as provide coordinated resolution per activities assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive):

The Programme Policy Officer: Operations Coordinator will report to the Deputy Country Director with key responsibilities including:

• Provide high-level operational planning and coordination of CO Programme activities, ensuring that our stakeholders, i.e. government, donors and the people we serve are central to our planning and implementation.
• Work in close collaboration with functional units and Field Offices to frame, coordinate, and implement cross-functional activities, prepare briefing documents, updates on the operational context, activity implementation and funding needs.
• Liaise as needed with other UN agencies, working groups, NGOs, and cooperating partners in support of coordinated country office implementation activities.
• Engage with local stakeholders partnering with WFP (such as Cooperating Partners) to ensure standards are continuously adhered to.
• Conduct frequent field visits to ensure quality standards are maintained and ensure that agreed-upon milestones as well as integration in programme implementation is attained.
• Map and review as well as establish processes, procedures and protocols for CO operations in line with evolving operational needs and priorities.
• Work with local stakeholders in identifying where assistance can be usefully employed at the local level and ensure the provision of support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).
• Engage with beneficiaries, and inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received, in order to ensure compliance with WFP policies and that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.
• Contribute to the development of country strategies, policies, and programmes to ensure that local needs inform country-wide planning.
• Communicate all concerns pertaining to Risk Management to the relevant functional areas and management
• Any other duties as required.

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.

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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.