Programme Policy Officer Nob, Gonaives, Haiti

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. In Haiti, WFP's Country Strategic Plan (2024-2028) focuses on emergency food assistance, nutrition-sensitive social safety nets, strengthening smallholder farmer resilience, and capacity building for national and local actors.

Job Purpose

The Programme Policy Officer NOB will support the Gonaives Field Office in implementing WFP's Country Strategic Plan in Haiti. This role is crucial given the severe socio-economic crisis and widespread food insecurity in Haiti, exacerbated by armed groups controlling vital logistics and agricultural areas. The officer will coordinate programme activities in Gonaives, supervise programme staff, and ensure effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include preparing distribution plans, contributing to project development and management, conducting analysis on policy and operational issues, and supporting capacity building of partners to enhance food assistance delivery and resilience. The position requires strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills to navigate complex operational challenges and contribute to WFP's mission of saving lives and changing lives.

Responsibilities

The National Programme Officer (NOB) in Gonaives, Haiti, plays a crucial role in implementing the World Food Programme's (WFP) Country Strategic Plan. This position involves coordinating the Programme Unit at the Gonaives Field Office, providing guidance to support staff, and acting as a key contact for analysis and problem-solving. The officer will supervise Programme staff, foster effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project progress and risk mitigation, and prepare monthly distribution plans for timely food assistance. A significant part of the role includes contributing to capacity building for partners to enhance food assistance delivery. The officer is also responsible for supervising their team's performance and development, conducting site visits for supervision and monitoring, and actively participating in project development, planning, and process alignment with WFP's global policies. This includes providing project management support for specific programs, ensuring coordinated approaches, and conducting research and analysis on policy and operational issues to inform decision-making. The role also involves contributing to accurate program reporting, supporting the identification and management of potential partnerships, and evaluating projects and partners to ensure alignment with WFP's objectives. Active participation in coordination meetings and proactive monitoring of results to achieve strategic objectives are also key responsibilities.

Work Experience

A Master's degree with at least three years of progressive experience in implementing technical programs (e.g., Agronomy, Nutrition, Environmental Science) is required. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree need a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. Field experience is desirable. Experience in contributing to operational design, strategic discussions, and decision-making is also necessary. Collaboration with state representatives and international organizations is a plus, as is experience within the UN system, NGOs, or international organizations.

Skills

Project Management, Coordination, Capacity Building, Reporting, Analysis, Partnership Development, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Adaptability, Teamwork, Supervision, Research, Policy Development, Budget Management, Logistics Coordination, Needs Assessment, Emergency Response, Program Implementation, Strategic Planning

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