Programme Policy Officer - Disaster Risk Management and Social Protect, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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.

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. WFP has been present in Sri Lanka since 1968 and provided assistance to the country in emergency response and protracted recovery interventions in the aftermath of man-made disasters such as the 27-year confilict and recurrent natural disasters (Drought and floods/land slides). WFP aims to support and facilitate multi-sector approaches to nutrition and food security through both nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming, including supporting the government to scale up its rice fortification effort, promoting positive nutrition practices, as well integrating nutrition lens within the WFP assisted School Meal Programme and resilience building programmes.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Programme Policy Officer - Disaster Risk Management and Social Protection

Job Grade - NOA

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (FT)

Contract Duration: 01 Year

Duty Station: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Nationality: Sri Lankans only

Remuneration: Attractive remuneration package following UN policy including salary and medical insurance

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

01 MAY 2024

JOB PURPOSE

WFP is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Programme Policy Officer, Disaster Risk Management and Social Protection to undertake project planning and implementation in line with WFP's Country Strategic Plan. The officer will collaborate closely with relevant government agencies and local stakeholders to implement a cohesive approach, fostering partnerships to bolster disaster risk management and social protection systems, ensuring their integration and effectiveness. WFP's work to prevent, prepare, and respond from disaster and climatic shocks and stressors is central to its mandate to achieve hunger.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Contribute towards the development of projects/programme, plans and processes on Disaster Risk Management and Social Protection, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance of WFP.
• Undertake effective management of 3-4 direct reports, fostering a culture of result-based performance, professional development, and mentorship.
• Lead cross-functional analysis, including context analysis to inform integrated programming.
• Implement strategies to capture, organize, and disseminate knowledge effectively within the organization, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
• Facilitate cross functional coordination at the appropriate level and convene the counterparts from various technical/functional areas to ensure that Disaster Risk Management and Social Protection activities are delivered in a coherent, integrated and efficient manner.
• Provide advice to the Country Offices (COs) on the operationalization of multi-dimensional approaches across projects/programmes ensuring integration, layering and sequencing of activities to enhance disaster management and social protection systems.
• Monitor emerging policy and potential socio-economic trends and provide guidance, analysis and advice.
• Provide technical assistance to WFP to integrate Disaster Risk Management and Social Protection strategies into policies, plans and programmes.eKOE5cF R6xE8
• Provide timely situational updates to senior management, resilient food systems unit and a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making as well as required external support by the co/RB/HQ.
• Ensure that WFP's activities linked to the government Disaster Risk Management and Social Protection programmes and are coordinated with the affected communities, authorities and partners.
• Proactively provide advice and support on mobilization of WFP resources and capabilities for an effective and sustainable interventions.
• Lead the development of training and documentation of lessons learned to promote good knowledge management practices ensuring improvement of future activities.
• Ensure programme design advances WFP's Gender Equality and embeds nutrition-sensitive approaches.
• Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
• Other activities, as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Postgraduate qualification (postgraduate degree with a minimum of 5 years or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years) in Economics, Social Policy, Social Sciences, international Development, or Disaster Risk Management.

Language: Fluency in English and any of the UN languages. Knowledge of local is an asset.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Experience: Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an international organization if they hold a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years of professional experience if they hold a Mater's degree, with specific experience working in the disaster management sector

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge and skills in emergency preparedness and response disaster risk management,, risk sensitive planning, social protection and data analysis as well as strong understanding of information analysis, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
• Knowledge & skills in project management, sector coordination, government and donor relations.
• Knowledge in developing technical documents in the area of disaster management, and social protection.
• Proven skills in advancing and advocating for gender equality, inclusion and nutrition with the disaster management sector.

To Apply: Click ‘Apply' to the link below to start the application process. Candidates are requested to create an account in WFP E-Recruitment system before applying.

Please also include your CV with a cover letter, highlighting your motivation and suitability for this vacancy, as part of an online application.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including basic salary and medical insurance.

Please visit https://www.wfp.org/countries/sri-lanka to learn more about WFP's operations in Sri Lanka.

We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at gimhani.kariyawasam@wfp.org to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP's standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.