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Job Title:  Programme Policy Officer (Forecast-based Financing)

Organisation: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Duty Station: Uganda

About US:

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

Job Summary:  WFP is seeking a Programme Policy Officer with specialized skills in managing climate change adaptation projects, with experience in the technical areas of forecast-based financing, early warning systems, anticipatory actions and disaster preparedness and response to support WFP’s ‘Scaling up Drought Anticipatory Actions for Food Security in Africa” and ”Strengthening shock-responsive systems in Karamoja” projects. Based in Karamoja Area Office, the candidate will provide technical support to the implementation of the project, as well as administrative/project management support to implement and track project deliverables. The Incumbent will also provide technical inputs to the national advocacy/strategy for adopting in the FBF approach in the government disaster risk management system.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized expertise and contribute towards the development of project activities, plans and processes in relation to the FbF project ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
• Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained
• Research and analyze policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities in relation to FbF
• 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
• Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration and to monitor ongoing projects
• Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships towards the institutionalization of the forecast-based financing approach in the Uganda government
• Support capacity building of partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management and facilitation support of capacity building initiatives
• Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Programme Policy Officer (Forecast-based Financing) job placement should hold a First University Degree in Meteorology/Hydrology, Climate Change Mitigation/Adaptation, Social Sciences or International Development or other fields relevant to social protection or emergency response. An Advanced Degree in one of these related fields is an advantage.
• Three to five years of professional project management experience relevant to meteorology, hydrology, climate services, climate change adaptation/mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and/or humanitarian affairs.
• Experience in implementing forecast-based financing programmes is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of Agenda 2030 and respective targets – particularly SDG1, SDG2 and SDG17 – and how the work of WFP can contribute to achieving them;
• Knowledge and experience with climate services and FbF;
• Ability to work independently in a timely and organized manner;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds and multi-task as needed.
• Ability to develop and maintain in relationships with a variety of stakeholders, conveying an informed and professional demeanour toward internal and external partners and stakeholders;
• Language: Proficiency in the language of the duty station would be an advantage (Nga Karimojong Languages).

NB: Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are encouraged to apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 25^th February 2022

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