Ukraine: Programme Policy Officer (In-kind) SC9

Jul 19, 2023 | UN World Food Programme
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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. People are at the heart of everything WFP 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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The Position

The Programme Policy Officer will support the food in-kind team in the design, management, monitoring, and reporting of a series of activities within the IK overall portfolio. The position will report to the Head of Emergency (Food) and in his absence perform the duties of Officer in Charge/Deputy Head of In-Kind Operations including leading and managing of the team, processes, and procedures.

Why WFP?

The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world dependent on its huge grain supplies. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 8 million Ukrainians are living as refugees across Europe, and another 5.3 million are internally displaced. Many are destitute, having lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south do not have reliable access to nutritious food. 

WFP uses a flexible mix of food and cash assistance to support vulnerable Ukrainians wherever they are. This includes working with local partners to distribute food rations in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers wherever people have access to banks and markets to buy food. WFP reaches between 2 to 3 million Ukrainians every month with this critical assistance.  

  • 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 trainings, 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 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. 
  • WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance. 

Make a Difference

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Emergency (Food), the Programme Policy Officer will:

  • Contribute towards the development of ongoing projects and new initiatives, follow up on plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider program policies and guidelines.
  • Provide project management support to specific and defined programs and projects of considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programs that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
  • Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained, and periodic reports are prepared at various levels including to management and other technical business units.
  • Research and analyze policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, strategies, programs, and activities.
  • Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programs 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.
  • Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
  • Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g., through providing inputs into training materials.
  • Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, 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: A minimum of 3 years post-graduate professional and relevant work experience in program design and management, data and systems management, analysis, and reporting, as well as contribution to the implementation of programs. Demonstrated experience in establishing effective partnerships with government entities, and partners, as well as experience in managing teams effectively.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
  • Leadership skills in implementing programs.
  • Contribution to strategy and policy discussions and decision making.
  • Experience in WFP or other UN-specific programs is an added advantage

Languages: Fluency in English and Ukrainian languages.

Before Applying

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share its humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and it is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment in which diversity is valued and where no form of discrimination is tolerated. WFP aims to achieve parity in its teams in Ukraine. Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

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.

How to Apply

To be considered, applicants invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language. 

Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of its recruitment process.  

WFP also encourages applicants to create their candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join WFP and make a difference in the lives of the people it serves.