Programme Policy Officer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

13 November :59-GMT+07:00 Western Indonesia Time (Jakarta)

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ABOUT WFP

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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).

the Programme Policy Officer SSA8 will contribute to WFP Country Office efforts to support the government with the technical, operational and strategic implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals Programme, ensuring alignment with the national priorities and WFP standards.

The PPO will carry out the following activities: 

1. Support the effective implementation of WFP's technical assistance package to the Government under the Free Nutritious Meals Programme, ensuring alignment with national policies, strategic goals and WFP's operational modalities.   

2. Support the design and implementation of context-specific kitchen models to enhance technical assistance to the Government. This includes contributing to the development of the kitchen model approach, identifying and coordinating with cooperating partners, overseeing implementation, and leading coordination with the relevant WFP sub-office to ensure effective rollout and monitoring. 

3. Support effective coordination with national and sub-national government counterparts, technical agencies and coordinating bodies: serve as a focal point or alternate for coordination meetings, technical working groups, and collaborative platforms.  

4. Assist in identifying and pursuing opportunities for strategic and operational partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs and private sector actors, and support the development of partnership agreements.  

5. Support the planning, coordination and execution of key meetings, workshops, missions and high-level events. 

6. Assist in preparing high quality reports, advocacy materials, presentations and technical content to support strategic communication and decision making.  

7. Promote cross sectoral collaboration within WFP by engaging relevant units to ensure integrated and coherent support to programme implementation, including technical units (supply chain, engineering, sub-office etc.) and functional units (admin, comms etc.).  

8. Assist in monitoring programme budgets to ensure efficient use of financial resources, compliance with WFP financial rules and donor requirements, and alignment with approved workplans.  

9. Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

Education:  

Advanced University degree in Public Policy, International Development, Nutrition, Education, or a related field. 

Experience:  

At least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme management, government coordination, or related areas.  

Previous work experience with school meals or with national sector platforms (in education, food security, nutrition, health, social protection, agriculture and/or related field).   

Knowledge and Skills: 

Relationship/partner management, project management, excellent writing, oral communication and analytical skills, coordination and communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. 

Languages: 

Fluency (level C) in English and Bahasa. 

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 committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: 

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 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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