Programme Policy Officer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

14 December 2024-23:59-GMT+05:30 India Standard Time (Kolkata)

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy is open to Indian National only.

Selection Policy, the definition of ''internal'' is only applicable to WFP staff members holding

a permanent, continuing or FT Appointment

incumbent will be entitled to benefits related medical, pension, leave as per WFP policy.

VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition)

Grade: NO-A

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 1 Year (with possible renewable)

Reporting To: Head of Unit
- Nutrition & School Feeding

Duty Station: New Delhi

Date of Publication: 05 December 2024

Deadline of Application: 15 December 2024

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)

The Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition), under the overall guidance of the Head of the Nutrition and School Feeding will be responsible for the following:

- Provide project management support to specific and defined nutrition projects and activities, ensuring a coordinated approach with other units, in compliance with WFP standards and procedures.
- Track and analyse data to provide input into reporting activities and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on nutrition activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with implementing partners (internal and external) to monitor ongoing projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness and efficiency, and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
- Research and analyse a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programmes and activities that can strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of government systems.
- Support the identification of potential partners and partnership negotiations to ensure a collaborative and holistic approach to meeting nutrition needs.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national and state government for national capacity strengthening.
- Guide staff in the States, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
- Enhance the coordination and collaboration with key government stakeholders at the National level in particular the Ministry of Women and Child Development to ensure that WFP technical assistance is aligned to the requirements of the government.
- Represent WFP at various National and Sub-national meetings and fora on nutrition to contribute to technical discussions and reflect WFP experiences.
- Other as required

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Advanced University degree Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Technology, Medicine or other relevant field.

EXPERIENCE
- At least one year of professional experience preferably on nutrition in the development sector. Previous experience of working in partnership with the government/UN agency/INGO or on projects targeted at addressing malnutrition at the community level is desirable.
- 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.

LANGUAGE

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English & Hindi.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

- Excellent interpersonal skills required, including strong professionally communication ability;
- Advocacy and networking skills with a broad range of stakeholders including governm