DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 December 2024-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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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).

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems & Livelihoods Senior Advisor)
Grade: Consultancy Level IV
Type of contract: International Consultancy
Duration: 11 months
Administrative Duty Station: Dhaka
Work Modality: Remote Work
Number of position: 1
This vacancy announcement is NOT for Bangladeshi Nationals.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Food Systems Advisor will provide technical support to the CO in:
• Further developing our engagement in Food Systems,
• Consolidating existing knowledge and producing a knowledge mapping that allows to identify knowledge gaps.
• Build upon and further develop identified opportunities for CO engagement in national food systems and formalize WFP related pathways.
• Put on paper CO engagement in Food Systems and support the diffusion and promotion of CO Food Systems strategy.
• Assist with national food systems governance processes, making sure that WFP visibility and positioning is maintained and strengthened.
• Support the technical development of WFP CO staff training of food systems, promoting a “food systems” analytical approach.

Key Technical Areas of Engagement Potentially Identified:

• Develop a strategy around leveraging the power of supply chain, from WFP to GoB.
• Food Loss: WFP supply chain as a laboratory for CCS of GoB.
• National engagement around zero hunger could stem in the creation of a Zero hunger center of excellence.
• Support integration with food systems foresight engagement (IFAD, FAO, Dutch university)

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Education:

Advanced University degree in Sociology, Social Development, Development Economics or Performance Management or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:

6-10 years’ experience in humanitarian/development field. Previous experience working with WFP/other UN agencies/implementing partners, conducting reviews, evaluations or monitoring exercises.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated skills in project management in general and managing processes.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in analysis, listening, influencing and management of stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders proactively.
• Understanding of the country/regional context
• Technical knowledge in emergency operation, nutrition, resilience and social protection.
• Knowledge of monitoring and performance management concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with humanitarian/development planning and implementation systems and institutional roles.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

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.

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