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Programme Policy Officer (IDM) Sittwe

Sittwe

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Sittwe
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Political Affairs
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: 2025-01-22

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 January 2025-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon)

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.


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.

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, TikTok.

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).

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Head of Rakhine Area Office, the incumbent is expected to achieve the following deliverables:  

  • Manage day-to-day IDM implementation by supporting WFP operations, including activity design, implementation, monitoring, and budget management.  

  • Establish and manage structures to raise issues and inquiries related to IDM solutions and operational support needs.  

  • Track and analyze the overall IDM implementation status of Area Office (AO) and new Cooperating Partners (CPs) against benchmarks and standards, providing bi-weekly progress updates.  

  • Update the progress of the 2024 Area Office and CP workplan, developing or revising plans as necessary based on newly proposed beneficiaries and areas.  

  • Coordinate with the CO ICT and PGAAP teams for data transformation and centralization, following up on deduplication efforts and supporting AO in managing duplicated records.  

  • Establish and maintain effective two-way communication with key stakeholders of IDM solutions, including AO, cooperating partners, and beneficiaries.  

  • Provide direct technical support to AO regarding IDM solutions, standard operating procedures, best practices, and IDM services.  

  • Coordinate with the CO ICT unit and relevant product owners to ensure corporate systems deliver the necessary business capabilities. Guide the prioritization of new features, product roadmaps, and change requests based on field needs and corporate standards.  

  • Assist in delivering training sessions for new CPs and organize orientation sessions for Field Office staff and cooperating partners.  

  • Collaborate with normative and policy focal points, user experience experts, and other key stakeholders to ensure corporate systems and services are developed with a human-centered design approach, respecting individuals' rights to privacy and protection.  

  • Engage with WFP country offices and regional counterparts to agree on deliverables (formalized as Service Agreements) and facilitate the delivery of support services.  

  • Continuously review feedback and new requests from country offices and regional counterparts, acting on this feedback to enhance WFP’s corporate capabilities and service offerings.  

  • Lead, motivate, and develop a substantive IDM team at CO and AO to ensure high performance with a strong client orientation.  

  • Deploy on missions to provide field support and deliver training to Field Offices and Cooperating Partners regularly. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

 

Education: 

Advanced University Degree in international relations, political or economic science, business administration, computer and information systems or other relevant academic areas. 

Experience: 

One or more years of relevant work experience in implementing Identity Management including designing and implementing humanitarian in-kind or cash programmes involving registration, verification or enrolment of beneficiaries is key. Field experience in humanitarian operations is essential.    

Knowledge & Skills: 

Microsoft Office, data collection tools, database technologies and project management methodologies. Experience and ability to effectively engage and coordinate across a variety of stakeholders.  

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English and Burmese.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Identity Management)
Grade : NO-A
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Number of Post : 1
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Sittwe
Date of Publication: 8 January 2025
Deadline of Application: 22 January 2025


This vacancy announcement is open for Myanmar nationals only.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension and leave plus medical insurance.

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 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.

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