Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) - NOB

Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) - NOB
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Lahore, Pakistan
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job requisition id
JR102072
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

4 August 2024-23:59-UTC+05:00 heure normale du Pakistan (Karachi)
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Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?


If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & 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).

The Job holder will operate with a high degree of independence to ensure that nutrition programmes and policy objectives are achieved in the province. They will be involved in a wide variety of nutrition Programme activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity.
At this level job holders are expected to contribute to performance improvement of their unit and partners.
ABOUT JOB
Grade: NOB

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Lahore

Job Requisition: JR102072

Date of Publication: 22nd July, 2024

Deadline of Application: 4th August, 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

This job will be based in the WFP Provincial Office (PO) Lahore and the job holder reports to the Head of Provincial Office (PO) Punjab.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the Nutrition Programme at the provincial level, in meeting the nutritional need of WFP beneficiaries.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

Provide technical support and strengthen the quality of nutrition programs, including the Prevention of Stunting (Nashonuma), Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC), and micronutrient deficiency prevention through supplementation and food fortification initiatives.

Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders at the national and provincial levels to develop synergies and partnerships for the successful implementation of the BISP Stunting Prevention Project. This includes maintaining close liaison with IRMNCH & NP, Government of Punjab, Department of Health, BISP Provincial/District offices, and other entities to mobilize eligible beneficiaries at Nashonuma Centers.

Plan, manage, and lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food assistance, resolving daily operational issues promptly to prevent losses.

Ensure a coordinated approach with wider programs/projects that complies with WFP standards and procedures. Provide technical inputs for evidence generation around nutrition-specific/sensitive interventions and support the monitoring, evaluation, and technical analysis of WFP activities.

Prepare status and progress reports, facilitate accurate and timely inputs/reports from implementing partners for M&E analysis, and ensure project cycle deadlines are met. Prepare allocation plans and ensure timely preparation of agreements, MOUs, and FLAs with all partners for quality service delivery through a transparent and competitive selection process.

Coordinate with other units for timely delivery of food to targeted beneficiaries in line with agreed implementation plans.

Contribute to capacity-building activities to increase the effectiveness of relevant government and project staff, including Community Health Workers. This includes organizing trainings, reviews, and other program-related events. Represent WFP at national and/or provincial level strategic consultations, contributing to discussions, exchanging experiences, advocating, and positioning WFP. Identify areas of potential collaboration and partnerships wherever possible.

Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve the nutrition situation in the country.

Incorporate gender perspectives in all areas of work to ensure equal participation of women.

Support the establishment of a risk management plan for successful project implementation, advising on effective application and developing appropriate systems to monitor and implement improvement plans.

Evaluate, develop, and recommend procedures, participating in discussions on new/revised practices.

Lead WFP's components of specific initiatives within the Benazir Nashonuma Program, including CMAM complementarities, SBCC roll-out, and micronutrient deficiency prevention among adolescents.

Guide the Nashonuma Team, acting as a point of referral and supporting them on more complex analysis and questions

Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree in Nutrition, Health or MBBS and/or First level university degree in Nutrition, Health with additional two years of experience in the relevant field.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional/managerial experience in Nutrition, preferably some experience in Punjab province, and in implementation of national/international development programmes. Preferably in an international organization and/or UN system.

Experience working in public health/food security/ nutrition related activities in Punjab.

Experience in analysis of nutrition initiatives in the province.

Has technical knowledge of working with Punjab government and key departments.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Leadership and teamwork abilities.

Good analytical, negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills.

Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan, and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and capacity building on Stunting prevention, CMAM, MIYCN and NIE skills.

Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

Current knowledge of the latest Nutrition developments in the field (emergency nutrition, CMAM, stunting prevention, micro-nutrient, childcare practices, infant feeding, policy development).

Development of workplans against strategy and monitoring

Willingness to travel and work under difficult conditions.

Language: Fluency in English language and the duty station’s language.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (Job Openings at WFP (myworkdaysite.com) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected],

cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to

confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP:

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

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