DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 December 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Warsaw)

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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).

How can you make a difference?

The Programme Policy Officer (Livelihoods & Resilience) will provide support for the management and oversight of all livelihoods and resilience building interventions under the WFP Dnipro Field Office, covering eastern Ukraine, to effectively enhance the livelihoods of food systems actors and crisis affected communities.

The position will report to the Dnipro Field Office Head of Programme.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Dnipro Field Office Head of Programme, the incumbent will:

• Support the design, development, rollout, and implementation of livelihood and resilience activities ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
• Provide programme management support, including the use of financial resources, to the resilience and livelihood interventions, ensuring a coordinated approach with other programmes.
• Liaise with cooperating partners to oversee the implementation of ongoing livelihood and resilience programmes in operational areas, ensuring effective, efficient, and timely implementation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities, technical departments, and other livelihoods and resilience actors, to ensure effective coordination and collaboration.
• Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships for resilience and livelihood programmes.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Support research and assessments in support of livelihood and resilience strategy and programme development and design, in close liaison with the Research Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) team.
• Support in conducting community engagement, ensuring community-based design and implementation of resilience and livelihood activities, in close coordination with local authorities, technical departments, and relevant food systems actors.
• Produce timely feedback to community members, local authorities, and relevant food systems actors on activity implementation and monitoring, including issues, challenges, implementation timelines and decisions made, in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Liaise with the Research Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) team to develop sound monitoring and evaluation plans, ensuring learning and accountability.
• Support the capacity building of cooperating partners and local authorities within the specific technical area, providing them guidance and consultations on the operational activities.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior staff, and other Programme team members.
• Other tasks as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Has deepened technical knowledge on the areas of agriculture, livelihoods, resilience, value chains, and/or food systems.
• Has taken leadership in implementing and coordinating programs and managing cooperating partners.
• Has provided input into livelihoods and resilience strategy and policy discussions.
• Good reporting and writing skills.
• Data analysis skills.
• Experience in WFP, or other UN-specific livelihoods and Resilience programs is an added advantage.

• Education: Advanced university degree, or first University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses in agricultural sciences, agricultural economics, agribusiness, economics, or other fields relevant to international development assistance.
• Experience: A minimum of 1-year post-graduate professional and relevant work experience in program design and management, in the areas of agriculture, livelihoods, resilience, food systems, or other fields relevant to international development assistance.
• Language: Proficient in both oral and written Ukrainian and English languages.

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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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements