Consultant _Programme Policy Officer (Resilience)

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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 extreme weather shocks.

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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).

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Under the Direct Supervision of Head of Programme, and overall supervision by the Deputy Country Director (Operations), the incumbent will perform the following duties: 

• Support the CO in shaping an overarching framework on resilience and livelihoods aligned with the new CSP, with a clear value proposition.  

• Take a leading and collaborative role in drafting a Resilience and Livelihoods Framework that serves as a strategic tool for donor engagement, advocacy and resource mobilization discussions. 

• Participate in internal and external consultations to discuss strategic options and funding proposals with stakeholders i.e. World Bank, Asian Development Bank in coordination with FAO among others including HQ and Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APARO) as needed. 
• Lead the design of the Cost of Inaction Analysis to quantify the economic, social, and humanitarian costs of underinvestment in resilience and inform financing priorities. 

• Lead the design of the Resilience Dividend Analysis to assess the economic and development benefits generated by resilience investments, including improved livelihoods, food production, market recovery, and reduced dependence on humanitarian assistance. 

Deliverables  

• Inputs into a Resilience and Livelihoods Framework for the country office, aligned with the new CSP.  
• Collaborate with stakeholders; i.e. World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB) alongside FAO for potential proposals. 
• Written input and feedback document on initiatives and options for WFP Myanmar to link Relief to increased Self-Reliance (IDPs). 
• Written design and inputs for Cost of Inaction Analysis for the country office. 
• Written design and inputs for Resilience Dividend Analysis for the country office.

Timeframe  

• This is a home-based assignment with possible in-country missions to Myanmar, on a When-Actually-Employed (WAE) basis, with a maximum of 40 working days, over the period 6 months.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

Education: 

Advanced University degree in international relations, political or economic science, business administration, or any other relevant academic degree or First University Degree with additional two years of related work experience. 

Experience: 

Ten years of postgraduate professional experience on programme implementation and project management, preferably in humanitarian space. Experience in humanitarian and emergency response operations, in Myanmar or outside, is an asset.  

Proven team leader capability, as well as proven partnership building, are also an asset. 

Languages: 

Fluency in both oral and written English. 

Technical skills: proficiency in using Microsoft office suite (word, excel, PPT) and any other relevant software. 

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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 recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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