Programme Policy Officer (Targeted Public Distribution System), Service Contract L8, New Delhi

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• 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).

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy is open to Indian National only.

This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates.
Only recommended candidates will be retained on roaster for a period of two years and may be considered for similar positions from roaster.
The Base Salary for this position is INR 1,49,683/- per month + 8.33% of Base Salary towards Social Security, also employee will be covered with medical benefits as per WFP 's Plan. All Tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber.   

VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Targeted Public Distribution System)

Grade: Level 8

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration: 1 Year (with possible renewable)

Reporting To: Head of Unit- Social Protection & Supply Chain

Duty Station: Department of Food and Public Distribution, New Delhi

Date of Publication: 19 November 2024

Deadline of Application: 03 December 2024

JOB PURPOSE:

In coordination with WFP Country Office and under the supervision of Joint Secretary (DFPD) or as decided by him, the Programme Policy officer (TPDS) will support strategic analysis and advisory services to the Department of Food and Public Distribution in the areas of advanced data analytics & operations research to further enhance TPDS targeting efficiency. The Officer will also support in the planning and expansion of Jan Poshan Kendra (JPK) pilot, contributing to the design, capacity strengthening, monitoring and scale-up of the initiative. The Officer will also be responsible for documenting best practices and providing customized solutions/ capacity strengthening support to State Governments to further PDS reforms

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive) 

Under the direct supervision of the Director/Joint Secretary, Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India and under the technical supervision by Head of the Social Protection and Supply Chain Unit, WFP New Delhi the Programme Policy Officer (TPDS) will be responsible to perform the following duties:

1. Provide strategic support to enhance targeting efficiency & improve TPDS access by improving operational efficiency:

• Provide technical assistance through assessments, operations research and data analytics to identify gaps and create solutions for the improvement in supply chain management, including the scale-up of the Annapurti Grain ATM, as required.
• Perform financial feasibility, cost analysis, optimisation analysis of government supply chain networks.
• Design solutions, strategies, standards, and guidance to improve performance, reduce cost, or improve responsiveness.
• Provide a road map for effective roll-out of solutions across States/UTs.
• Prepare training material and undertake capacity strengthening of state level PDS stakeholders in applying analysis tools effectively.

2. Provide technical advisory for the expansion of Jan Poshan Kendra (JPK) pilot, contributing to the design, partnership, capacity strengthening, monitoring and scale-up of the initiative.

3. Provide strategic support to identify & disseminate best practice solutions for furthering reforms in TPDS by improving beneficiary targeting, outreach activities and mainstreaming millets in PDS.

• Identify, evaluate and document/ update best practice models in co-ordination with relevant stakeholders/ State Governments.
• Undertake risk and gap analysis.
• Prepare dissemination plan for effective uptake of the identified models by the different states through trainings, conferences & workshops.
• Support the Central Government in the preparation of state specific recommendations & strengthening capacity of PDS stakeholders in States/UTs to implement them effectively.

4. Prepare and compile relevant data and create detailed technical specifications for all components of the solution/implementation from various stakeholders and share with relevant WFP Country Office Programme Officers for analysis and representation.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Advanced University degree or First level University Degree from an institute of repute in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications, Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Administration.
• Specialization in Operations Research, Business Analytics, or Data Science

EXPERIENCE

• At least one year of professional experience is required and for candidates with First-Level University Degree additional years of professional experience is required.
• The professional experience should be in working on large scale technology/e-governance solutions with government or a development agency, in the area of Operations Research, Advanced Data Analytics, Supply Chain planning, Monitoring & Evaluation etc. for best practice documentation, capacity strengthening & data driven decision making.
• Experience in working independently with minimum supervision, often in fluid and ambiguous situations will be required.

LANGUAGE

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi is preferred.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• The post holder should have strong technical, analytical and problems solving skills;
• ability to think through complex issues to conceptualize, design and execute actions plans.
• Demonstrate passion and motivation with the ability to manage complexities, multiple tasks with commitment to deliver against multiple, tight deadlines at work.
• Excellent team player with an ability to work collaboratively, share information and build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds while focusing on impact and results.
• Maturity and presence required to effectively participate and contribute in meetings with senior government officials.

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of the Indian Government bureaucracy and TPDS operations will be an advantage. Sound knowledge of project planning and operations management, preferably in the IT transformation or e-governance space.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme 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.

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• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

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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

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