Programme Policy Officer (School Meals Programme Specialist)
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Description
Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Functional Area: Programme (School Meals Programme)
Position Title: Programme Policy Officer (School Meals Programme Specialist)
Type of Contract: Service Contract (SC-8/equivalent to NO-A)
Duty Station: Based in Social Development Ministry, Dhangadi, Sudur Paschim Province, Nepal
Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Agriculture, Public Health and Nutrition, Education, Management, or other field relevant to international development assistance or First University Degree with additional 2 years
of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Language: Fluency in both written and spoken Nepali and English languages. Knowledge of local languages is a plus. Nepali Typing skill is an asset.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Previous experience in areas of technical assistances at national, provincial or district level
- Experience working in the area of home-grown school feeding approach
- Experience and expertise in delivery of integrated programming
- Experience in negotiation, training, communications, advocacy & resources mobilization
- Minimum 3 years working experience with government on policies and programmes is desirable
- Knowledge and experience of UN and Government partnership will be an asset
- Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Functional competencies including Providing guidance to team designing/planning of Multi sectoral programming; Food Security, School Meals, emergency preparedness and response etc.
- Sound understanding of School Health and Nutrition, Education, Nutrition and Food Security related policies, and systems of Nepal.
- Good negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Ability for perform well in cross-disciplinary teams.
- Training and experience in utilizing computers and standard software packages and systems, such as MS Office.
- General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures in the area of work is an advantage.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Thursday, 13 January 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
