Programme Policy Officer at WFP | August 2024

Programme Policy Officer – Zanzibar, SC – 8 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

13 August 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

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).

The position reports to Head of Programme, working under close support and guidance of the Country Office to provide support to Policy and Programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs

• The incumbent will be WFP Liaison Officer in Zanzibar Office.
• Represent WFP and contribute inputs to the Zanzibar Liaison Officers (ZO) Team.
• Liaise with UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) through UN Liaison Officer based in Zanzibar.
• Represent WFP and participate in all activities relevant to UN in general and WFP in particular as organized by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ) through relevant line ministries.
• Roll out WFP Country Strategic Plan (CSP) activities to Zanzibar.
• Provide WFP Project management support to specific and defined programmes in Zanzibar.
• Liaise with Government counterparts, NGOs, CSOs, and media to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing WFP projects.
• Follow data gathering and monitoring systems, ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained for WFP activities.
• Attend all UN activities where WFP is invited to participate.
• Contribute to the preparation of attribute and timely reporting of WFP Programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working with RGoZ, NGOs, and CSOs leading to improved food and nutrition assistance, blue economy intervention packages.
• Support capacity building of Government staff, NGOs partners to prepare for and respond to food and nutrition assistance needs, disaster preparedness, and response capacities.
• Perform other activities as required.

Education:

• Advanced Degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or other related fields relevant to international development assistance. OR
• First degree with additional years of related experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

• At least 6 – 8 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Has gained experience in implementing technical programmes, (i.e. Nutrition, Agriculture etc.)
• Has implemented Programmes and provided inputs into designing operations.
• Has provided inputs into policy discussions and decisions.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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 wfprecruitment@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.