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25 December 2024-23:59-GMT+05:30 India Standard Time (Kolkata)

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• 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).

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy is open to Indian National only.

This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. As per WFP’s Recruitment &

Selection Policy, the definition of ”internal” is only applicable to WFP staff members holding

a permanent, continuing or FT Appointment
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates.
Only recommended candidates will be retained on roaster for a period of two years and may be considered for similar positions from roaster

The salary for this position is non-taxable (subject to medical and pension deduction). The

incumbent will be entitled to benefits related medical, pension, leave as per WFP policy.

VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition & School Feeding)

Grade: NO-A

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 1 Year (with possible renewable)

Reporting To: Head of Unit- Nutrition & School Feeding

Duty Station: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Date of Publication: 11 December 2024

Deadline of Application: 25 December 2024

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)

The Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition and school feeding), under the overall guidance of the Head of the Nutrition and School Feeding will be responsible for the following:

Technical Assistance and Policy Advocacy:

• Analyse UP state level nutrition and school feeding policies/ guidelines/ programmes/ food-based safety net schemes including operational issues therein to identify gaps and solutions to address the same.
• Engage with State level government stakeholders on a regular basis for scale up of WFP interventions and pilot projects.
• Support the development of State level policy briefs, presentations and need-based research on aspects of the food based safety nets.
• Represent WFP at various fora at the State level and make technical interventions and presentations as required!
• Support to implementation of the Nutrition and school feeding projects in the district:
• Provide monitoring, technical and coordination support to the WFP supported pilots in coordination with the country office, field staff and other cross-functional units to ensure that the various project activities are performed within the established targets, adhering to project timelines and in line with WFP’s policies and procedures.
• Contribute towards the development of project proposals/concept notes, implementation plans, terms of reference for procuring services of various vendors, monitoring formats and check-lists for the various nutrition and school feeding projects in Uttar Pradesh as appropriate.
• Provide timely feedback to the tools & reports and facilitate approvals for undertaking project baseline and endline.
• Review and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports on the nutrition and school feeding projects and activities in UP for their effective delivery.
• Support in the capacity building of cooperating partners and state/district government counterparts as need be for the various projects.
• Assist in the development of information, education and communication material and strategies relevant to the larger nutrition projects.
• Liaise with project stakeholders for timely implementation, rigorous monitoring and speedy resolution of issues identified in the projects.

Coordination

• Coordinate with government counterparts at both State and district level across the three food-based safety nets as need be to facilitate implementation of the nutrition and school feeding projects as well as further provision of technical assistance.
• Ensure necessary coordination between WFP CO and field staff and other relevant units of the organization for quality implementation of the projects in the district as well as the larger nutrition portfolio in the State.

Partnerships:

• Maintain existing relationships and identify potential partners, foster relationships and support partnership-building with local partners, agencies, NGOs and relevant government institutions in support of WFP technical assistance to government of UP.

Staff management

• Provide guidance to field staff responsible for implementing the nutrition and school feeding projects in the state in consultation with the respective supervisors and assist them with analysis, queries etc.

Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Advanced University degree Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Technology, Medicine or other relevant field.

EXPERIENCE

• At least one year of professional experience preferably on nutrition in the development sector. Previous experience of working in partnership with the government/UN agency/INGO or on projects targeted at addressing malnutrition at the community level is desirable.
• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

LANGUAGE

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English & Hindi .

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills required, including strong professionally communication ability;
• Advocacy and networking skills with a broad range of stakeholders including government, private sector, civil society, academia, NGO and international cooperation
• Knowledge of research methods with familiarity in quantitative and qualitative methods;
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Windows, Microsoft office;
• Knowledge of UN system would be an asset
• Knowledge of WFP programmes is an advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of nutrition and food security experts across fourteen countries

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of actors from government, private sector and civil society.
• Very strong communications skills, both in writing and speaking
• Solid planning and problem-solving skills and action oriented
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an autonomous manner;
• Maturity, initiative, courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to handle any other additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.
• Ability to undertake travel within the country.

WFP In Uttar Pradesh: Aligned to this overarching vision around improved nutrition, WFP has been working in Uttar Pradesh across several Departments and with various stakeholders for:

• Introduction and scale up of distribution and consumption of fortified staples in TPDS, PM POSHAN and ICDS.
• Improvement in the nutritional value, quality and consumption of age appropriate take home rations (THR) for young children and pregnant/lactating women through the ICDS
• Capacity building of the cook cum helpers and Anganwadi workers on food safety through innovative approaches.

WFP support to the Government of Uttar Pradesh in the area of nutrition is not limited to the above but expanding. WFP support will also include provision of technical advice on translating the best practices listed above into statewide actionable implementation strategies, provision of analytical support and facilitation of cross learning and sharing of information. As a part of this partnership, WFP intends to recruit a staff member to be based in Lucknow, who is well aware of the government systems, processes, and the nutrition landscape/ situation in Uttar Pradesh.

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.

ABOUT WFP

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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
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• 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

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements