Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer-Head of Field Office(Consultant)-CST II

Localité : Cameroun / Yaoundé
Domaine : Gestion d'entreprise
Niveau : Non precise
Entreprise recruteur : World Food Programme

Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer-Head of Field Office(Consultant)-CST II
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locations
Bertoua, Cameroun
time type
Full time
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job requisition id
JR104651
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

23 September 2024-23:59-UTC+01:00 heure normale d’Afrique de l’Ouest (Douala)
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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 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).

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Effectively manage the field office including oversight of the Batouri field office and Garoua-Boulai antenna, to ensure transparent and efficient people management and continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.
Ensure efficient use and management of financial and commodity resources in compliance with WFP policies for achievement of set objectives.
Hold accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises, and assets in the field offices to ensure that WFP security and safety standards are locally set and followed.
Represent WFP in all relevant multisector and interagency working groups and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
Collaborate with governments and other partners in identifying where food assistance can usefully deployed at the local level and provide support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation, and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).
Develop, lead and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems and conduct timely monitoring and evaluation activities.
Hold accountability and/or prepare accurate and comprehensive analysis and reports on WFP operations and performance with regular and timely submission for country office review to identify programme support requirement and inform operational planning and decisions.
Develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, donors, civil society, beneficiaries, and other partners engaged in the field of food and nutrition security; identify potential areas for collaborative approaches and initiatives.
Engage with beneficiaries through communication with communities and ensure gender and protection perspectives are incorporated in all areas of work.
Other as required.
Qualifications & Experience Required

Desired Experience

Has developed, or supported in the development of, multi-discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area.

• Has gained experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.

• Has field experience via field rotations or working in a sub-office, and through field postings.

• Gained experience of analyzing political situations, assessing risk accurately and supporting managers and leaders in decision making that is sensitive to this.

• Gained broader exposure across areas within a function (i.e. policy, programme etc.)

• Has gained experience managing mid-size financial budgets, balancing multiple priorities effectively.

• Has experience leading a mid-size to large team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.

• Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation in support of broad function or Country Office requirements.

• Participated in a moderately complex emergency operation/ development programme.

• Has experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a mid-size area.

Education

Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language

International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of French.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Number of openings: 1

Based in: Bertoua, Cameroon

Type of Contract: International Consultant

Level: CST II

Duration: 11 months.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

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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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