DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 December 2024-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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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).

Pakistan is ranked as the 8th most vulnerable country to climate change according to the 2021 Global Climate Risk Index. It is exposed to multiple climate-related shocks, including floods, droughts, and landslides, with poor and vulnerable population groups being disproportionately affected when shocks turn into disasters. Different initiatives seeking to protect the poor and vulnerable from the impact of climatic shocks are being rolled out in the country. For example the Global Shield against Climate Risks, aims to substantially increase and enhance pre-arranged and trigger-based finance against climate and disaster risks while linking with efforts on climate change adaptation and social protection systems.
WFP Pakistan’s Country Strategic Plan (2023 – 2027) focuses on five Strategic Outcomes:
1) Emergency preparedness, livelihoods and resilience,
2) Nutrition, including social protection and school meals
3) Food systems
4) Humanitarian/Emergency response
5) Logistics capacity augmentation.
Following the historic floods of 2022 the Country Office responded to the needs of affected people, through provision of food and cash support. The CO primarily uses cash transfers in its programmes and this requires regular application of corporate assurance measures, strengthening delivery systems and operational oversight and accountability.
In addition to its flagship nutrition-sensitive social protection programme, the CO strategy includes strengthening social protection, both a federal and provincial levels, to help people manage the risks and shocks that they face, particularly climate-related ones.

About Job

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (CBT and Social Protection)

Grade: CST II

Type of contract: Consultancy

Duration: 11 Months

Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan

Date of Publication: 4th December, 2024

Deadline of Application: 17th December, 2024

This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistan Nationals only.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of pre-qualified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

JOB PURPOSE

To strengthen and lead the cash-based transfers (CBT) function of the WFP Pakistan office, in line with corporate guidance and requirements. Support the social protection portfolio, including anticipatory action (AA) and adaptive social protection (ASP). Contribute to policy formulation in these different areas, provide technical advice, capacity strengthening and oversight on programme strategy, implementation and reporting for the Pakistan Country Office (CO) operation and in support of government programmes.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The staff member will report to the Head of Programme. S/he collaborates closely with all relevant CO units, Field Offices, UN/NGO partners and Government departments on CBT and social protection.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Cash-based transfers
• Coordinate the CBT activities across different functions at the CO level and with the provincial offices and field teams:
o Ensuring compliance with corporate procedures and assurance measurements.
o Enhance the capabilities of the WFP team, cooperating partners and financial service providers. Assess training needs, provide coaching, and offer clear guidance to enhance skills and capacity.

• Follow up and work with Country Office teams to close outstanding CBT focused recommendations from oversight missions and the internal audit.

• Work with monitoring and beneficiary feedback teams to strengthen learning and accountability around use of CBT

• Promote digitalization of all CBT functions, in cooperation with the SCOPE team, RBB and HQ units.

• Represent and actively participate, both strategically and technically, in the Internal and Inter agency Cash Working Groups (CWG)
Social Protection

• Follow the development of relevant public policies, strategies, programmes, and Global initiatives in the country (e.g. Global Shield) and identify strategic entry points for strengthening WFP’s positioning in social protection, ASP in particular.

• Co-Formulate and implement adaptive, shock-responsive social protection strategies, particularly in disaster-prone regions.

• Collaborate with government counterparts, to enhance disaster risk financing through social protection platforms.

• Support the Global Shield In-Country Process (ICP) with the World Bank, GIZ, and other partners to integrate CDRFI instruments and adaptive social protection strategies.

• In collaboration with national and provincial authorities contribute to anticipatory action and shock-responsive social protection in emergency response plans, including Adaptive Social Protection.

• Contribute to the development and review of strategic results frameworks and work planning for social protection.

Social Protection

• Follow the development of relevant public policies, strategies, programmes, and Global initiatives in the country (e.g. Global Shield) and identify strategic entry points for strengthening WFP’s positioning in social protection, ASP in particular

• Co-Formulate and implement adaptive, shock-responsive social protection strategies, particularly in disaster-prone regions.

• Collaborate with government counterparts, to enhance disaster risk financing through social protection platforms.

• Support the Global Shield In-Country Process (ICP) with the World Bank, GIZ, and other partners to integrate CDRFI instruments and adaptive social protection strategies.

• In collaboration with national and provincial authorities contribute to anticipatory action and shock-responsive social protection in emergency response plans, including Adaptive Social Protection.

• Contribute to the development and review of strategic results frameworks and work planning for social protection Partnerships and Representation.

• Engage with in-country, regional, and global stakeholders to support positioning WFP Pakistan as a key partner in social protection nationally and internationally.

• Actively participate in thematic working groups related to CBT and social protection, coordinating with the Government, UNICEF, WHO, FAO, and other stakeholders to align WFP’s operations and support.

• Lead WFP’s participation in different for a which are pertinent to social protection, including for adaptive social protection.

• Advocate for resource mobilization and strategic engagement in social protection, ASP in particular, with donors, the United Nations system, International Financing Institutions, and other relevant bodies, and initiatives and support partnerships with the government and United Nations country teams.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Knowledge Management

• Oversee the development of knowledge management and learning products relevant to the social protection portfolio in the CO, and in relation to the Global Shield.

• Manage the preparation and dissemination of knowledge and learning products (e.g. report, briefs, concept notes, proposals) for internal and external use to enhance WFP’s positioning and credibility in social protection.

• Lead the development and review of strategic results frameworks and work planning for social protection.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE:

Education:
Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Education, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Social Sciences or another field relevant to
international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional 2 years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Knowledge & Skills:
• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience working on cash-based programmes, food security, social protection and related issues.
• Direct experience with cash-based transfers and various types of social protection programmes and working with government agencies.
• Proven experience in working with complex programs involving multiple stakeholders and sectors (e.g., CBT, social protection, disaster risk management), to develop and implement results-driven work plans.
• Experience in building and strengthening strategic and operational partnerships with donors, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), the private sector, and other key stakeholders for long-term engagement and multi-year funding.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, with experience preparing and tracking budgets and advanced facilitation skills.
• Previous experience working with WFP, or broad understanding of WFP’s mandate. Experience with program and project lifecycle tools, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, is considered an asset.
• Proven expertise in preparing high-quality analytical proposals and reviews, with strong ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative information

Language:
Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: global.inclusion@wfp.org, cc’ing pakistan.hr@wfp.org. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

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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

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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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements