Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer (Head of Field Office) FT

Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer (Head of Field Office) FT
Khulna, Bangladesh
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR112326
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

20 May 2025-23:59-UTC+06:00 heure normale du Bangladesh (Dhaka)
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.

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).

To plan and manage field operations to ensure the effective and efficient
deployment of food assistance programmes and use of allocated resources and government capacity-strengthening activities.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Operations, the Head of Field Office will be responsible for the following duties:


Management of Field Office:

o Effectively plan and manage WFP’s overall operations within the Field Office jurisdiction, including implementing WFP Country Strategic Plan activities per the agreed overall plan.
o Supervise field-office staff. Provide guidance to them, act as a point of referral, and assist them with analysis and queries.
o Ensure the safety and security of WFP staff, operations, equipment and vehicles in the Field-Office.
o Maintain the field-office petty cash and sub-imprest account expenditures.
Regular Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting:
o Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
o Conduct field visits to programme sites, engage with beneficiaries, assess implementation challenges, and recommend improvements.
o Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
o Contribute towards the development of a limited number of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
o Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
o Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.
o Ensure the recommended control mechanisms for cash transfers and food distribution are in place.
Stakeholder Coordination:
o Represent WFP in the field and maintain close liaison/collaboration with government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, civil society, beneficiaries, and other partners.
o Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
o Prepare situation reports and update for any disaster events in the field.
o Identify priority areas for preparedness and initiate key preparatory activities where gaps exist.
o Strengthen partnerships with standby NGOS (organise training/orientation) and enhance field-level coordination with government agencies.
o Manage the emergency response, including food and cash transfers/distribution, in coordination with relevant key stakeholders in the field.
Support capacity support activities
o Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.
o Provide capacity support to the overall implementation of the safety net programme under different ministries (e.g., MoWCA, MoF)
o Coordinate with the government’s line different departments in the field.


Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Completion of Advanced University/Master's degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field,

Experience: Minimum Five (5) years of experience with a minimum Three (3) years of professional experience in Programme field.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.


Job title: Programme Policy Officer (Head of Field Office) FT NOA Khulna
Grade: NOA
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 Months
Duty station: Khulna
Number of positions: 01
Date of publication: 07 May 2025
Deadline of application: 20 May 2025

This vacancy announcement is for only Bangladeshi Nationals.

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

All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

Has gained experience in implementing programs (i.e. emergency, livelihood, etc.).
Has field experience or working in a field-office.
Gained experience of analyzing local political situations and assessing risk accurately.
Has gained experience managing small to mid-size financial budgets, balancing priorities effectively.
Has experience leading a small to mid-size team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation within area of focus.
Participated in a small emergency operation/ development programme.

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.