Job
Title: Programme
Policy Officer (Capacity Strengthening)
Organization: World Food Programme
(WFP)
(WFP)
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:
Capacity Strengthening Coordinator
to:
Capacity Strengthening Coordinator
Position
Grade:
SC 10
Grade:
SC 10
Reference
Number:
16-0022529
Number:
16-0022529
About
US:
US:
The
UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against
world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in
Uganda. Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency
Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture
& Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against
world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in
Uganda. Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency
Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture
& Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
Job
Summary: The
Programme Policy Officer (Capacity Strengthening) will work the Office of the
Prime Minister (OPM) to strengthen the integration and interoperability of
Government-led mechanisms, procedures and stakeholder forums for acute and
chronic food security needs. The jobholder will provide senior level management
and strategic implementation of WFP Uganda’s capacity strengthening programme.
The incumbent will coordinate and manage capacity development activities to
support the Government of Uganda in emergency preparedness and response related
to the World Food Programme’s mission and country strategic plan.
Summary: The
Programme Policy Officer (Capacity Strengthening) will work the Office of the
Prime Minister (OPM) to strengthen the integration and interoperability of
Government-led mechanisms, procedures and stakeholder forums for acute and
chronic food security needs. The jobholder will provide senior level management
and strategic implementation of WFP Uganda’s capacity strengthening programme.
The incumbent will coordinate and manage capacity development activities to
support the Government of Uganda in emergency preparedness and response related
to the World Food Programme’s mission and country strategic plan.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Offer support in developing and coordinate implementation of a 4-year strategy
for capacity strengthening, focusing on emergency preparedness and response,
including aspects of gender equality, vulnerable groups and the environment;
Offer support in developing and coordinate implementation of a 4-year strategy
for capacity strengthening, focusing on emergency preparedness and response,
including aspects of gender equality, vulnerable groups and the environment;
o Enhance partnerships,
establish and maintain a mechanism for efficient and effective linkages with UN
agencies, Government, Civil Society, donors and other institutions for capacity
strengthening initiatives within WFP mandated areas.
establish and maintain a mechanism for efficient and effective linkages with UN
agencies, Government, Civil Society, donors and other institutions for capacity
strengthening initiatives within WFP mandated areas.
·
Support the formation of an evidence based-foundation for joint Capacity
Strengthening efforts with government, in the areas of analysis of food
security, disaster risk management, response analysis and supply chain support;
Support the formation of an evidence based-foundation for joint Capacity
Strengthening efforts with government, in the areas of analysis of food
security, disaster risk management, response analysis and supply chain support;
o The jobholder will
actively engage OPM to conduct a baseline Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
capacity assessment of Government.
actively engage OPM to conduct a baseline Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
capacity assessment of Government.
o Formulate plans and
priorities based on this capacity assessment for joint activities across all
units within WFP.
priorities based on this capacity assessment for joint activities across all
units within WFP.
·
Coordinate and facilitate ongoing training of Country Office capacity
strengthening team;
Coordinate and facilitate ongoing training of Country Office capacity
strengthening team;
o Work closely with WFP
field offices to ensure they are empowered to support capacity strengthening
processes.
field offices to ensure they are empowered to support capacity strengthening
processes.
·
Develop indicators for monitoring and evaluation of WFP’s capacity
strengthening efforts, if possible including the disaggregation of various
groups and impact on the environment;
Develop indicators for monitoring and evaluation of WFP’s capacity
strengthening efforts, if possible including the disaggregation of various
groups and impact on the environment;
o Support the preparation
and delivery of necessary financial and operational revisions and reports
related to these areas.
and delivery of necessary financial and operational revisions and reports
related to these areas.
·
Develop communication products for internal and external needs;
Develop communication products for internal and external needs;
o Support the preparation
of funding proposals for donors and proactively engage with donors to promote
WFP’s role in capacity strengthening to the government
of funding proposals for donors and proactively engage with donors to promote
WFP’s role in capacity strengthening to the government
·
Packaging training materials for continued implementation of capacity
strengthening activities, including with other WFP country office in the
region;
Packaging training materials for continued implementation of capacity
strengthening activities, including with other WFP country office in the
region;
o The jobholder will
identify appropriate institution, training programs, workshops, conferences and
possible sites for study tours, exchange programmes, on the job training,
required to support the achievement of objectives.
identify appropriate institution, training programs, workshops, conferences and
possible sites for study tours, exchange programmes, on the job training,
required to support the achievement of objectives.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
·
The applicants for the United Nations UN World Food Programme (WFP) Programme
Policy Officer (Capacity Strengthening) career opportunity should hold an
Advanced university degree in Political Science, Disaster Management,
Development, International Relations or other related field from a recognized
institution Or First University degree in one of the fields above with
additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses, attained from
a recognized institution;
The applicants for the United Nations UN World Food Programme (WFP) Programme
Policy Officer (Capacity Strengthening) career opportunity should hold an
Advanced university degree in Political Science, Disaster Management,
Development, International Relations or other related field from a recognized
institution Or First University degree in one of the fields above with
additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses, attained from
a recognized institution;
·
A minimum of seven years’ working experience in project management,
humanitarian or development project implementation, office management, and/or
knowledge management;
A minimum of seven years’ working experience in project management,
humanitarian or development project implementation, office management, and/or
knowledge management;
·
Previous experience designing and implementing institutional capacity
development programs is essential;
Previous experience designing and implementing institutional capacity
development programs is essential;
·
Prior exposure and experience working on joint projects between the Government
of Uganda and international organisations;
Prior exposure and experience working on joint projects between the Government
of Uganda and international organisations;
·
Working knowledge of or experience in food assistance or relief, logistics,
development, humanitarian aid, and/or social safety nets;
Working knowledge of or experience in food assistance or relief, logistics,
development, humanitarian aid, and/or social safety nets;
·
Skilled in facilitating and coordinating multi-stakeholder planning processes;
Skilled in facilitating and coordinating multi-stakeholder planning processes;
·
Knowledge of change management theory and best practices;
Knowledge of change management theory and best practices;
·
Previous exposure and experience speaking professionally in front of groups and
facilitating high-level meetings.
Previous exposure and experience speaking professionally in front of groups and
facilitating high-level meetings.
·
Proficiency in both oral and written English is essential;
Proficiency in both oral and written English is essential;
·
Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge and expertise in using MS Office applications;
Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge and expertise in using MS Office applications;
Personal
Competencies:
Competencies:
·
Professionalism – Takes initiative and consistently drives for
high quality performance for self and colleagues. Strong inter-personal skills,
including the ability to manage multi-stakeholder processes. Values diversity
and works effectively with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider
teams in pursuit of objectives. Anticipates and manages risk. Shows pride in
work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional
concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
remains calm in stressful situations.
Professionalism – Takes initiative and consistently drives for
high quality performance for self and colleagues. Strong inter-personal skills,
including the ability to manage multi-stakeholder processes. Values diversity
and works effectively with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider
teams in pursuit of objectives. Anticipates and manages risk. Shows pride in
work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments,
observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional
concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
remains calm in stressful situations.
·
Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having
two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match
audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
informed.
Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having
two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match
audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
informed.
·
Planning and Organizing – Develops clear goals that are
consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and
assignments; adjust priorities where necessary; allocates appropriate amount of
time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans as necessary; uses time
efficiently.
Planning and Organizing – Develops clear goals that are
consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and
assignments; adjust priorities where necessary; allocates appropriate amount of
time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans as necessary; uses time
efficiently.
·
Creativity – Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
offers new and different options to solve problems or meet clients need;
promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on
new and unusual ideas; thinks outside the box; takes an interest in new ideas
and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking.
Creativity – Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
offers new and different options to solve problems or meet clients need;
promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on
new and unusual ideas; thinks outside the box; takes an interest in new ideas
and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
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candidates who desire to join the United Nations World Food Programme to submit
their applications online, Click Here
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Deadline:
24th October 2016
24th October 2016
