Programme Policy Officer (CSP/UN Coordination)
Job Description
Title: Programme Policy Officer (CSP/UN Coordination)
Company Name: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 8 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
∎ WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability
∎ Grade: SC10
∎ Type of contract: Service Contract
∎ Duration: 12 months
∎ Date of Publication: 04 April 2023
∎ Deadline of Application: 17 April 2023
∎ This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi national.
∎ JOB PURPOSE
∎ Support the Deputy Country Director (Programme) in all issues related to implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) by acting as an advocate and maintaining liaison with the relevant stake holders within the UN agencies.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the Programme Policy Officer (CSP/UN coordination) will be responsible for the following duties:
∎ Localize the WFP CSP within Country Office (CO) and with UN, NGO, governmental and other partners. Identify key stakeholders to facilitate full CSP implementation.
∎ Identify strategic linkages between the WFP CSP and GOB priorities and develop roadmap for stakeholder engagement.
∎ Identify strategic opportunities for WFP positioning within the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF); coordinate participation in related groups and inputs in related reports.
∎ Act as CO focal person for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) support to Government Of Bangladesh. Support the development of partnerships and joint events with member states, civil society and intergovernmental organizations to advocate for the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the global agenda and advance WFP priorities and objectives, based on a basic understanding of member states' dynamics and interests.
∎ Act as CO focal person for innovation.
∎ Use data to propose options to managers to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context-specific analysis, with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP's work and diversify the resource base.
∎ Solicit inputs from other functional entities, Regional Bureau and COs on WFP's programmatic offering that can gain traction with individual partner audiences; Conduct analysis and draft quality briefs in support of outreach opportunities.
∎ Support Programme Units with Partnership Engagement strategies and quality control of related outputs.
∎ Any other duties as required.
Additional Requirements:
∎ 8 years where 5 years of relevant professional work experience in partnership roles.
∎ LANGUAGE: Fluency (level C) in English language.
∎ OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
∎ Has explored new partnership opportunities, provided inputs into developing solutions with prospective partners and explored new areas to scale-up existing activities.
∎ Has designed and managed all resource mobilization processes and resource strategies, negotiated contract terms and provided resourcing advice to seniors.
∎ Has gained experience in using technology and digital tools for data collection, analysis and shared data-based insights to add value to all partnerships.
∎ Has supported creation of external communications and briefing materials.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 17 Apr 2023
Company Information:
∎ 5 Apr 2023
∎ United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Category: NGO/Development
