WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
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 climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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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).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading Humanitarian Organization fighting hunger and changing lives worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. In Egypt, WFP is committed to supporting the Government’s priorities towards the achievement of the SDGs.
WFP’s Country Strategic Plan 2023-2028 supports progress towards Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17 through three outcomes: ➢ Crisis-affected populations in Egypt, including refugees, meet their essential food and nutrition needs and have enhanced self-reliance all year round.
➢ Targeted groups in Egypt benefit from more resilient, sustainable, and climate-adaptive livelihoods and food systems by 2028.
➢ The Government of Egypt has enhanced capacity, programmes and systems ensuring populations in vulnerable situations benefit from improved access to and quality of food, nutrition, health, and education services by 2028.
WFP is therefore implementing its humanitarian response to crisis-affected populations, including refugees and asylum seekers, as well as designing
resilience-building activities for refugees and host community members. WFP’s approach to food security is two-pronged; it first ensures access to basic food needs for vulnerable populations, and secondly, it addresses long-term resilience building for future self-reliance. Through its “One Refugee Policy” WFP targets vulnerable crisis-affected populations irrespective of nationality with cash-based transfers to ensure they can meet their essential food needs throughout the year.
Under the supervision of the Crisis Response Officer, the position of National Programme Policy Officer will therefore contribute to building the national institutional capacity in the office and will ensure coherent and continuous support to other units. Additionally, as part of the revised Business Model, this function will support the humanitarian-development nexus through social protection enhancements.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:: 1. Support the Head of emergency unit on prioritization of key corporate initiatives.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with UN counterparts.
- Attending interagency, governmental and internal meetings as required, representing WFP and coordinating with respective counterparts on the follow up actions as required.
- Lead meetings with private and public sector stakeholders as required.
- Provide project management support for the implementation of Livelihoods, self-reliance and digitalization programmes, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes units that comply with WFP standards and procedures.
- Manage and guide more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
- Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for joint partnerships and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
- Research and analyze a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programmes and activities.
- Lead the rollout of the new management strategy and action plans to address identified operational gaps.
- Manage the digitalization of other core processes around the delivery of cash /food making sure that the targeted vulnerable population receives the right entitlements efficiently.
- Responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
- Responsible for capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs making key contributions for the development of training materials.
- Establish and implement relevant Standard Operating Procedures for ensuring quality and timely distribution of cash support to beneficiaries.
- Promote cooperation with national institutions in supporting the inclusion of refugees for self-reliance., vocational training, access to finance, labor market, etc.
- Contribute to Country Office Emergency Preparedness to respond to humanitarian crises and needs.
- Support the Head of Unit as required and act as Officer in Charge in her absence.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:: Education:: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Social Sciences or other fields relevant to International Development Assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses
Experience:: Eight (8) years of professional/managerial experience in support of refugees (i.e. livelihoods, emergency assistance, cash-based transfers, etc.), experience in implementation of national/international development programmes. Preferably in an international organization and/or UN system Experience with management of humanitarian programs, including at least 3 years on
managerial level.
- Experience in development policy analysis and dialogue.
- Strong understanding of the Egyptian development context.
- self-reliance programming and inclusion pathways, including social protection.
- Experience working in dynamic and innovative environments.
- Experience in programme cycle management, design and implementation.
Languages:: Fluency in both written and spoken English (level C) and Arabic
Knowledge & Skills::
- Demonstrated ability to present analytical findings and to communicate effectively. eathznD BVUcJh
- Good understanding of food security and protection considerations for forcibly displaced populations.
- Delegates responsibly and provides appropriate support empowering others to deliver results.
- Responds readily to change in different contexts and adapts accordingly.
- Implements decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects, and other initiatives.
- Displays ability to translate understanding of programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context-specific approaches.
- Initiates and builds partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit.
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 dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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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 [email protected] 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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