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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: at least 5 years of working experience in implementing technical programs,providing input into designing operations and/or providing input into policy discussions and decisions

National Professional: Fluency (level C) in French & Intermediate English (level B) required

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Burkina Faso continuous conflict deterioration have given rise to one of the fastest growing internal displacement of population. Conflict, climate change and socio-economic impact of covid are the mains drivers of the growing food insecurity with nearly 3.5 million food insecure people.

Poor harvest and high food prices and the impact of the Ukraine crisis added an additional layer of Burkina complexity to an already vulnerable population facing multiple shocks.

In Burkina Faso, WFP support government to achieve strategic objectives, and the emergency response includes assistance to IDPs and host families affected by the crisis and food insecure people during the lean season.

Centre north region is one of the most affected and an integrated resilience (FFA, SAMS, Insurance, Nutrition, SMP) package add to emergency response (IDPs, LS, ESF) are implemented.

JOB PURPOSE

The main responsibilities of the Programme Policy Officer will be to design and manage programmes of moderate size or complexity that effectively meet food assistance needs, or contribute to policy formulation and/or provide technical advice or oversight on programme strategy and implementation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The Programme Policy Officer will directly report to Head of Field Office (HoFO) and the main responsibilities will be to design and manage programmes of moderate size or complexity that effectively meet food assistance needs, or contribute to policy formulation and/or provide technical advice or oversight on programme strategy and implementation.

    Provide technical advice on programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support local authority efforts to reduce food insecurity and malnutrition.

    Ensure implementation of programme components are consistent with WFP guidelines including key corporate policy issues and ensure that guidelines are shared with partners in areas of operation.

    Identify local partners capable of implementing WFP-assisted projects based on past experience with food assistance activities and ability to complement food aid activities with technical, financial, administrative and coordination support for all WFP supported programmes.

    Coordinate with Technical Direction of Education, Environment, Agriculture, etc as well as project committees from planning to implementation.

    Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP Field Office staff and partner to design and deliver effective food assistance programmes.

    Ensure preparations and review monthly distribution planning, monitoring and periodic implementation reports.

    Attend coordination and Inter cluster working group meetings at the state level and inform partners and beneficiaries on food basket and ration size.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

 Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.

 Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).

 Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.

 Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

 Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.

 Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.

 Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.

 Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

 Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.

 Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.

 Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.

 Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

 Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.

 Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.

 Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.

 Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Monthly distribution is done and reported for URT1, resilience, nutrition.

    Monthly coordination meeting with cooperating partners

    03 evaluations for Cooperating partners

    At least 01 field visit each month.

    Ensure WFP participation in all programming related in the region

    Monthly distribution is done and reported for URT1, resilience, nutrition.

    Monthly coordination meeting with cooperating partners

    03 evaluations for Cooperating partners

    At least 01 field visit each month.

    Ensure WFP participation in all programming related in the region

Report to Head of Field Office HoFo

    Monthly distribution is done and reported for URT1, resilience, nutrition.

    Monthly coordination meeting with cooperating partners

    03 evaluations for Cooperating partners

    At least 01 field visit each month.

    Ensure WFP participation in all programming related in the region

    Monthly distribution is done and reported for URT1, resilience, nutrition.

    Monthly coordination meeting with cooperating partners

    03 evaluations for Cooperating partners

    At least 01 field visit each month.

    Ensure WFP participation in all programming related in the region

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Have ever worked or  willing to work in a hardship duty station would be an asset

WFP leadership framework

    Lead by example with integrity

    Drives results and delivers on commitments

    Fosters inclusive and collaborative teamwork

    Applies strategic thinking

    Builds and maintains sustainable partnerships

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).

• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.

• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Number of position: 01

Duty stations : Kaya

Contract Type: Fixed Term NOA

Duration of the contract: one year renewable

NB:

Only candidates holding the Burkina Faso Citizenship will be considered for this role

Only selected candidates will be contacted

Female candidacy are strongly encouraged

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

If interested, please send your application by Thursday, 23rd November 2023 Midnight Ouagadougou time.

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.