Programme Policy Officer P3 at WFP January, 2024

World Food Programme (WFP) | Programme Policy Officer P3 at WFP 

Full-time Job Opportunity Dar es Salaam, January 11, 2024

Programme Policy Officer P3 at WFP – Anticipatory Action & Climate Risk Management

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity, committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, color, 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 an experienced Programme Policy officer (Anticipatory Action & Climate Risk Management) 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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, 31 January 2024 (11:59 PM CET).

WHO WE ARE:

The United Nations 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

Tanzania Country Office is implementing its second-generation Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022-2027. Based on a comprehensive consultation process and an analysis of key drivers of food security and nutrition in the country, the important themes of Anticipatory Action, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), resilience, shock-responsive social protection, and climate change adaptation have emerged as priorities for the WFP programme portfolio.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

WFP is looking to engage an expert on Anticipatory Action and Climate Risk Management to support the implementation of project activities. Additionally, the position will work to support the Country Office in the development of Climate Finance proposals and provide technical support to WFP activities in Disaster Risk Management.

The role requires strong project management, coordination, and facilitation skills to work with different parts of Government counterparts at the technical and policy levels. The position also requires technical expertise in climate risk management tools, such as climate services and forecast-based financing. The role also requires the capacity to work on systems development and diplomatic skills to facilitate building complementarity and integration between disaster management and social protection institutions to undertake ‘early warning, early action’ in response to climate triggers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive):

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme and close collaboration with relevant technical units, the Programme Policy Officer will be responsible for the following:

Programme Strategic Engagement and Programme Cycle:

1. Support strategic dialogue with the Government of Tanzania and other development agencies on the development of a Disaster Risk Financing Strategy for the country.
2. Programme cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation) of the full portfolio of disaster risk financing tools and related system components.
3. Support policy formulation, capacity strengthening, operational planning, and advocacy efforts for Anticipatory Action in coordination with government counterparts.

Partnerships:

• Maintain relationships with donor representatives, Government, and other stakeholders within the Disaster Risk Management sector, UN Agencies and International Finance Institutions in relations to Anticipatory Action and Forecast-based financing.

Staff Management and training:

• Facilitate the recruitment and management of technical staff to support Anticipatory Action and forecast-based financing activities.
• Provide capacity strengthening and support to Country Office and Field office staff for the direct implementation of Anticipatory Actions interventions.

Project Management, Budget and Fundraising:

• Manage the project budget, including monitoring expenditures against outputs as the program progresses.
• Act as Project Coordinator and prepare timely reports for Donors and WFP Corporate reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Advanced University degree in Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Political Science, International Development, Environmental Science, or other related fields, or a First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressive postgraduate professional experience in programme/project development.
• Experience with anticipatory actions, forecast-based financing, vulnerability and risk mapping, and climate forecasting.
• Proven experience of working with governments, donors, and UN agencies.

Language:

• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Fluency in Swahili is an advantage though not compulsory.

MORE ABOUT YOU:

• Experience in the establishment of partnerships with public and private sector actors.
• Experience with emergency response, early warning and preparedness, or disaster contingency planning.
• Experience in developing tailored communication and dissemination strategies to strengthen access to risk financing solutions.
• Sound knowledge of project implementation, programme and resource management, humanitarian principles and tools, and transfer modalities.
• Ability to communicate technical and scientific issues with Government and partners clearly and effectively,

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