International Consultant - Programme Policy Officer (School-Based Programme)- CST I

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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).

JOB TITLE:  International Consultant - Programme Policy Officer (School-Based Programme)

TYPE OF CONTRACT:  International Consultant, level 1 

UNIT:  Programme

DUTY STATION (City, Country):  Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

DURATION:  11 months

DEADLINE:   22/11/2024

JOB PURPOSE:

Oversee WFP Côte d’Ivoire school feeding programme, including the McGovern-Dole programme, contribute to policy formulation and provide technical advice and oversight on programme strategy, implementation and reporting for country office operations and Government programme.

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

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the Consultant will oversee the school feeding activities focusing on the following priorities:

- Coordinate all school feeding-related activities to ensure a singular strategy and message to Government and other stakeholders.

- Oversee the overall implementation of all school feeding activities, including the transition to home-grown school feeding and the handover to the Government, with the programme unit at Country Office and sub office level and with the support of Regional Bureau school feeding unit.

- Support the government in operationalising school feeding strategies and provide support to the elaboration of policies and legal instruments (e.g. school feeding law).

- Coordinate and oversee implementation of McGovern-Dole programme in line with the legal agreement and all terms and conditions outlined therein; This includes ensuring that programme operations are consistent with plan, other relevant guidance at field offices, and in collaboration with WFP colleagues in Washington and Rome.

- Prepare and update annual work plan and contribute to preparing the Country Capacity Strengthening plans to achieve the targets, along with the budget details to ensure implementation of MGD funded activities as per plan.

- Develop, in coordination with the Deputy Country Director and Head of Programme, the WFP school feeding approach for the new Country Strategic Plan.

- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve the school feeding assistance package and support advocacy work.

- Enhance WFP’s leadership status in different forums on subjects related to school feeding and nutrition and other related issues through direct participation, briefings, information products and other material.

- Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects, and highlight potential risks to project delivery.

- Coordinate finalisation of the partnership’s agreements with cooperating partners, sub-recipients, and other UN agencies, as required.

- Organise quarterly review meetings with partners, prepare/update the work plan and undertake performance review, as required, and provide feedback.

- Coordinate exchange visits of Government officials to facilitate learning.

- 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.

- Manage operational research and evidence building, including decentralized evaluations, on issues relevant to school feeding and contribute to undertaking assessments, and preparing TORs to support the preparation of the School Feeding Policy and Strategy.

- Manage preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use, especially in collaboration with headquarters.

- Oversee tracking utilization of resources in close collaboration with the Headquarters and Country Office Resource Management and Washington Office to ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives.

- Undertake additional activities, as required.

DELIVERABLES /OUTPUTS EXPECTED:

- Support Government into the transition to a strong national Programme.

- Oversee the effective and timely implementation of school feeding activities.

- Develop all necessary project reports and documents related to McGovern-Dole and USDA funding including work plans, evaluations, amendments, and reports.

- Increase engagement with school feeding by high profile donors and UN agencies (USAID, UNICEF, FAO, etc).

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

- Has experience working in school feeding, preferably home-grown school feeding.

- Has knowledge of donor funded food assistance programmes, preferably with USAID or USDA, KOICA and private sector.

- Has experience preparing and tracking budgets.

- Has gained direct experience of different programme approaches.

- Has worked with government agencies and gained policy experience.

- Has led teams in strategic discussions.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

1- Leads by Example with Integrity

- Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards:

Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles, and standards

- Respects others and values diversity:

Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language and encourages others to do the same.

- Stays focused and calm under pressure:

Stays focused and calm when under pressure, encourages others to do the same, and offers guidance and support to manage difficult situations.

- Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn:

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and pursuing opportunities to develop.

2- Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

- Delivers results for maximum impact:

Identifies and aligns objectives to the required outcomes, holding self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results for maximum impact.

- Delegates appropriately:

Delegates responsibly and provides appropriate support empowering others to deliver results.

- Adapts readily to change:

A Responds readily to change in different contexts and adapts accordingly.

3- Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative

- Is inclusive and collaborative:

Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by encouraging colleagues to collaborate by sharing ideas and openly raising issues.

- Gives timely and constructive feedback:

Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback.

- Builds and shares new perspectives:

Seeks out, trusts and listens attentively to diverse views to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives.

4- Applies Strategic Thinking

- Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision:

Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision and operational outcomes to deliver meaningful solutions.

- Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things:

Demonstrates curiosity, designs, and implements new ways of doing things when relevant.

- Analyses and evaluates data:

Gathers data and different perspectives, shares knowledge and uses evidence to inform decision making.

- Considers the impact of decisions:

Implements decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects and other initiatives.

5- Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

- Builds partnerships:

Initiates and builds partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit.

- Collaborates to deliver common objectives:

Collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives by sharing information and co-creating innovative solutions with beneficiaries when appropriate. 

EDUCATION:

Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Education, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Social Sciences, or another field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

EXPERIENCE:

- A minimum of 3 years of experience, particularly in managing social development activities/programmes, experience working on food security and education issues

- Familiarity with priorities, policies, systems, and programmes in the education sector; proven expertise in preparing high quality analytical reviews, especially at the programme and policy levels; excellent report writing and communication skills; experience preparing and tracking budgets, excellent interpersonal skills to engage with various stakeholders; and advanced facilitation skills.

LANGUAGE

- Fluency in both spoken and written English.

- Fluency in spoken and written French mandatory.

All employment decisions are made based on 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.

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