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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Following the approval by the Executive Board in November 2016, WFP has adopted an Integrated Road Map that emphasizes partnerships and a concerted approach in its Country Operations. The Integrated Road Map that intends to lead towards the ultimate goal of achieving Zero-Hunger, consolidates four interrelated processes namely; the Strategic Plan (2017-2021), the Policy on Country Strategic Plans, the Financial Framework Review and the Corporate Results Framework. It aligns WFP’s Strategic Plan and Objectives with Sustainable Development Goals (2 & 17) prioritizing partnerships in emergency, lifesaving and development work benefitting the poorest and most marginalized. Under the Integrated Road Map the WFP Kenya Country Strategic Plan will define WFP’s role and portfolio of assistance that is aligned with Government of Kenya prioritized Development Goals. The Financial Framework Review will through an alternative budget structure enable alignment of resources with results to improve decision making and the Corporate Results Framework will guide the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on WFP’s programs in Kenya and measure management performance. Given the new challenges expected to come along with the new Integrated Road Map approach, the Country Director has identified the need for services of an experienced Programme Policy Officer (NOB) with the required qualifications to enhance the capacity in Kakuma Sub-Office.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks;

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Support the Head of Sub-Office in implementing and monitoring of program activities in Kakuma Refugee Camps, Kalobeyei Settlement and the general Host Community in the region
2. Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider program policies and guidance.
3. Provide project management support to specific and defined programs and projects of considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programs that comply with WFP standards and procedures.
4. Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
5. Research and analyze a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programs and activities.
6. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programs and activities that enable informed decision making by Senior Management and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
7. Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
8. Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved assistance packages.
9. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and government counterparts to prepare for and respond to emergency and development assistance needs, e.g. through providing inputs into training materials among others.
10. other related duties as required

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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Social Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration, Development Studies or a field relevant to International Development Assistance such as Nutrition, Food Security or humanitarian response.
• Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines will be an asset.
• At least three years’ post-graduate professional experience in the field of food assistance, community development, commerce or business administration.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.
• Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, negotiating skills; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team and cope with difficult situations, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, host population, donors, NGOs and other UN agencies.
• Advanced analytical skills, resourcefulness, maturity of judgement, negotiating skills and ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

If you have any queries relating to this Vacancy Announcement please send them to: [email protected].

WFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The Deadline for the application is on 26 January 2017.