Entering its 13th year of crisis, Syria is on the verge of a major humanitarian tipping point, due to the significant broadening and deepening of needs across the country, driven by armed conflicts/hostilities, plummeting economy, continued impact of the earthquake, disease outbreaks , steady collapse of public services and progressive disintegration of the rule of law. This is compounded by the ripple effects of voltages across the region. Highlighted in the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO), the number of individuals requiring assistance in North West Syria increased from 4.05 million in 2023 to 4.24 million in 2024, underscoring the sustained severity of the situation and the imperative for continued support and interventions. In addition, in 2024, the WFP faces an unprecedented 60 percent funding shortfall due to increasing needs and decreasing contributions. For 2023, less than half of the $23.5 billion needed to fund its global operations was secured.
Amidst this landscape, the Head of Programme and RAM's mandate is to develop, manage, and implement WFP strategies and policies designed to meet the dire needs of vulnerable groups. Leveraging in-depth M&E and VAM to direct strategic planning and policy formulation, the job holder will ensure that the interventions are calibrated to the identified needs. Risk management is paramount, guiding the management of emergency response initiatives, nutritional programs, and endeavors to strengthen livelihoods and resilience, all aimed at seamlessly integrating WFP's efforts within the wider framework aimed at fostering peace, humanitarian relief, and sustainable development.
The Head of Programme and RAM will be responsible for the leadership and guidance of a multidisciplinary team comprising both national and international professionals. This team will operate across various programmatic areas, employing rigorous M&E frameworks to evaluate programme impact, adaptively manage risks, and ensure that the programs foster resilience and sustainable development.