PAM recruits 01 Programme Policy Officer (Rural Développement)
World Food Programme
Maradi, Zinder, Tahoua, Diffa, Niger
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Opportunités de carrière : Programme Policy Officer (Rural Développement) SC8/Maradi,Zinder,Tahoua,Diffa (151294)
ABOUT WFPhe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger in the world. Since 1968, WFP has been working in Niger to support poor women, men, boys and girls. We aim at reaching the Zero Hunger Goal by 2030 by supporting the Government’s efforts on two fronts : saving lives and changing lives.
To save lives, we work in crisis affected areas. We are present in the Lake Chad Basin where the violence instigated by the conflict with Boko Haram has caused the displacement of thousands of people. This crisis has had a negative impact on the stability of the Diffa region, located in the southeast of Niger. Consequently, the local population has become more vulnerable to food insecurity. The situation around the border with Mali is also very volatile and increasingly instable. WFP provides food assistance in these areas to support victims of this conflict, refugees, displaced persons, returnees and host local populations.
To change lives, we work throughout Niger to make people more resilient to shocks, particularly those induced by climate change, which threaten the agricultural production and livelihoods of the most vulnerable Nigeriens. Our package of integrated activities covers nutrition, school canteens and technical assistance for land restoration. WFP purchases part of its food supplies locally and from smallholder farmers in order to revitalize the national and local economy. We focus on capacity building with the government and communities, victims of repeated shocks. People manage to break the vicious circle of poverty and look towards a better future for themselves and their children.
WFP manages the United Nations Humanitarian Air Services (UNHAS). Some regions are far from the capital and more difficult to reach. Thanks to its aircrafts, UNHAS enables all humanitarian personnel working in Niger to quickly and safely reach locations where they have ongoing operations. It enables us to reach vulnerable people even in the most remote areas.
Independent studies have shown that WFP’s interventions in Niger are bearing positive effects on the population. These results confirm that our efforts in support of the Government contribute, with the help of our donors, to the development of Niger.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation : Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Language : National Professional : Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
Experience : At least 3 years of post graduate professional experience in a relevant field of work.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThese jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.
JOB PURPOSETo provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)– Contribute towards the development of a limited number of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
– Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
– Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
– Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities.
– 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, monitor ongoing projects.
– Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
– Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.
– Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-office and the technical supervision of the Senior Rural Engineering Engineer of the CO country office, the Program Policy Officer (Infrastructures) will be responsible for the implementation of productive asset creation activities , FFA, the mobilization of water resources, the creation and management of structural works (hydraulic works, Improvements) with the main tasks of:
– Assist in the identification and validation of construction sites for structural works (dam, spreading threshold, hydraulic structures, land development, etc.);
– Ensure, with the technical services, the monitoring and validation of the study, implementation and operation of the works.
– Identify and propose the potential of sites development and installation of hydraulic structures for agricultural production under irrigation in the intervention areas.
– Train and supervise the various actors in techniques of construction of the works, in productive assets creation;
– Ensure the quality and the functionality of structures in the creation of productive assets;
– Participate in community programming / planning workshops (PSME, PCP, etc.);
– Actively participate with partners, technical services and communities in identifying sites for the creation of productive assets that meet the priority needs expressed by the community;
– Validate and propose the assets to be created in line with the nature of the land and the watershed approach
Provide technical advice to technical services during the execution, maintenance and operation of works and water resources;
– With other colleagues in the sub-office, coordinate and harmonize the interventions of municipal technical services and the staff of the implementing partner to improve the resilience of beneficiaries.
– Ensure, with other WFP colleagues and technical services, the organization of the development and use of degraded lands and the areas created;
– Help capitalizing on achievements within the communities.
– Follow, evaluate and supervise, in collaboration with the cooperating partners and technical services, the work of realization of productive assets in accordance with the standards and validate the statements of realization and payment of the participants in the works
– Evaluate, validate and report on the results of the achievements (areas recovered, developed, etc.) with the technical services and cooperating partners.
– Ensure the verification and validation of the accounts of the companies on the basis of the work actually carried out and certified in the field;
– Ensure, with colleagues from the sub-office and other actors (technical services, cooperating partners, municipal and village authorities), the securing of achievements and investments for the benefit of targeted households.
– Develop, in collaboration with cooperating partners and technical services, management plans for created or existing sites;
– Create and Maintain a database on the potential and achievements of rural infrastructure; Produce a monthly progress report on activities for the creation of productive assets
– Perform any other task assigned by WFP.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIESPurpose • Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives. • Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners). • Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission. • Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.
People • Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs. • Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment. • Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills. • Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.
Performance • Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work. • Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors. • Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities. • Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.
Partnership • Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles. • Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners. • Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders. • Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIESCapability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency levelProgramme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher) Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development.Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring.Emergency Programming Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.
EXPECTED RESULTS– The infrastructures and works are carried out in accordance with the rules of the art and according to the technical prescriptions of Rural Engineering,
– The control and validation of field works are carried out according to the approved implementation plans approved by both parties.
– The certification of the statements is carried out on the basis of the works actually carried out and validated;
– Technical site monitoring reports are produced monthly;
The operation plans for works and infrastructures are disseminated at the field level and sufficiently shared with cooperating partners and communities.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE– Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
– Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations. Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
-Has a good experience in rural developement activities especially in infrastructures constructions
TERMS AND CONDITIONSWFP offers equal opportunities to all
WFP is committed to promoting a work culture in which every employee understands and is able to carry out their work responsibilities and maintain the dignity of their co-workers. WFP offers career opportunities for its employees and supports them in their professional development with training and continuous learning actions.
WFP is also committed to creating and maintaining a harmonious climate in the workplace, based on mutual respect and understanding, free of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority and respectful of diversity. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages qualified women and men from all religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. WFP has a zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on the status of HIV / AIDS.
Finally, WFP seeks to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment and is confident that its mission to fight global hunger can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys equal opportunity for access to resources and services and participation in decision-making roles
• Contract Duration : 1 year (Renewable)
• Remuneration : A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
• Eligibility : This VA is open ONLY to Nigerien Nationals. WFP is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSClosing date of application : 05th Novembre 2021
Applications should be sent only on-line through WFP recruitment website.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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.POSTULER