DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 January 2025-23:59-GMT+05:45 Nepal Time (Kathmandu)

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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.

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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).

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

About WFP:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and the most vulnerable, particularly women and children can access the nutritious food they need.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Organizational Context:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been working in Nepal since 1963, supporting the Government to achieve greater food security among vulnerable communities and build resilience to disasters. WFP is strengthening government capacity and providing support to food security, nutrition, as well as emergency preparedness and response, in support of the country’s goals to achieve Zero Hunger and to graduate from the least developed country to a lower middle-income status by 2026. WFP’s work in Nepal primarily targets the most food insecure, those in the hard-to-reach areas. Since 2024, WFP started implementation of its five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2024-2028 to support the Government of Nepal to address food insecurity, reduce malnutrition and build the resilience of vulnerable populations.

With the launch of the new CSP (2024-2028), WFP aims to intensify its shift towards the prioritization of development-oriented activities, with a strong focus on country capacity-strengthening measures through technical assistance and strengthening of national capacity, systems, and programmes to address food security and nutrition needs, improve livelihoods, and build resilience in the face of shocks and climate change. The long-standing engagement and institutional partnerships between the National Planning Commission, line ministries and technical departments and WFP is crucial to strengthen the food security, nutrition- and sustainable food systems focus areas aimed at transforming Nepal’s food system and making it sustainable, resilient, equitable and inclusive.

Job Purpose:

The National Planning Commission (NPC) is the apex advisory body of the Government of Nepal formulating policies and strategies related to food systems, social protection, and the multi-sectoral nutrition plan (MSNP-III). NPC has been coordinating the multi-sectoral policies and programmes in collaboration with the different line ministries and government institutions at all three tiers of the Government including monitoring and evaluating development policy, plans and programs. WFP plans to continue its strategic partnership with NPC working closely with the National Nutrition and Food Security Secretariat (NNFSS) and other relevant directorates. WFP is therefore looking to recruit an experienced Programme Policy Officer to be based at NPC and supporting the NNFSS with focus on providing technical assistance in food systems, nutrition and social protection.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Programme Policy Officer (Food Security and Nutrition Policy Analyst)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Level: NOB

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Duty Station: Kathmandu, National Planning Commission (NPC) and World Food Programme Nepal Country Office

Date of Publication: 24.12.2024
Deadline of Application: 06.01.2025

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary plus CIGNA health insurance

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the WFP Nepal Head of Programme and technical supervision from the Director of NNFSS /Joint Secretary of NPC, the Programme Policy Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Provide support to the National Planning Commission (NPC) in establishing the 16th National Development Plan for the social sectors with focus on synergies and trade-offs while designing policies and programmes including developing medium term budgetary framework, medium term expenditure framework for different ministries and departments.
• Provide technical support to the National Nutrition and Food Security Secretariat (NNFSS) to coordinate with and provide technical guidance to line ministries and development partners for multisector coordination in nutrition and food security such as the Food Systems agenda, the MSNP III, and the Food Fortification agenda among others.
• Provide support in organizing and documenting meetings of the High-Level National Nutrition and Food Security Steering Committee (HLNNFSSC) and National Nutrition and Food Security Coordination Committee (NNFSCC).
• Facilitate WFP’s engagement in the national policy formulation initiatives related to food security and nutrition, including supporting the implementation of the Right to Food and Food Sovereignty Act as well as the localisation of the Food Systems agenda at federal, provincial, and local levels.
• Support NNFSS and NPC to coordinate with relevant line Ministries, departments and development partners for planning, resource management, effective implementation, execution and monitoring of multi-sectoral programmes and approaches including food systems, MSNP III and others.
• Support WFP in its strategic engagement and partnerships with government, IFIs, private sector, civil society and the UN Country Team and promote South-South and Triangular Cooperation among Nepal and other countries to enhance capacity and system strengthening for food and nutrition security and overall food systems.
• Provide coordination, advocacy and technical support to WFP and NPC in the capacity strengthening engagements at both the national and sub-national levels.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced university degree (Masters) in a relevant discipline: nutrition/ public health, agriculture and rural development, food security or other relevant fields or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience: At least three years of relevant postgraduate professional experience working closely with government, development partners, IFIs, private sector and civil society organizations (CSOs). More years of relevant postgraduate professional experience is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills_Demonstrated capacity and expertise in:

• Policy and strategy research, analysis, design, and implementation for the improvement of food security and nutrition.
• Undertaking and facilitating capacity needs assessments for national stakeholders. Excellent understanding of institutional capacity strengthening approaches for different types of institutions and at different levels – including policy, coordination, and delivery.
• Managing multistakeholder consultative processes and leading organizational strategy development.
• Maintaining existing and establishing new partnerships among the government, development partners, private sector, CSOs, etc.
• Ability to think and lead strategically and embed WFP’s comparative advantages into capacity-strengthening initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills: able to contribute to a harmonious and inclusive working environment.
• Ability to gather and synthesize broad-based information for multi-stakeholder planning and decision-making.
• Must be familiar with MS Office.
• Nepali Typing skill is an asset.

Language: Excellent proficiency in both oral and written English and Nepali 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.

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