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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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The position is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer or designate. Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.

To provide support to resilience policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

1. Contribute towards the development of resilience innovation projects, plans and processes—with a focus on Anticipatory Action (AA), ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance. 
2. Provide project management support to the Resilience Innovation Unit’s programme activities, serving as the primary focal point for AA, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
3. Under AA, oversee a small team dedicated to the maintenance and regular updating of the AA database as well as support the design of an eventual handover plan for the database to Government. 
4. Serve as the primary focal point for AA activities, overseeing coordination with other resilience innovation activities as well as WFP’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit. 
5. Liaise with WFP’s Cooperating Partners (CPs) for the implementation of resilience activities and specifically on AA, ensuring the timely onboarding, training, communication and coordination, and report/payment processing for AA-related activities. 
6. Liaise and coordinate with external stakeholders; participate in the AA TWG as a member; represent WFP at the UNCERF coordination group; and participate in other forums as requested to represent WFP’s AA work as well as overall resilience portfolio. 
7. Research and analyze policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities, notably related to AA in isolation as well as within shock-responsive social protection. 
8. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. 
9. Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages. 
10. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives. 

11. Performs duty as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Completion of Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) is required.  Education in International Affairs, Economics, Development Studies, Geography, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or any relevant field is preferable. 
Experience: At least 5 years of overall experience, including 3 years of Professional Experience (managerial or supervisory) in areas related to Implementing Resilience Activities and Project Management, Anticipatory Action (AA) Interventions or other relevant fields. Within these 3 years of professional experience, a minimum of 1 year of experience must be after postgraduation.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
 
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Resilience Innovation - Anticipatory Action), NOA, Dhaka
Grade: NOA
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
 
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance. 
 
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.