Programme Policy Officer (home Grown School Feeding - Hgsf),sc9

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the UN's leading agency against hunger, reaching over 150 million people annually. In Rwanda, WFP collaborates with the government to enhance food security, nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods. This involves supporting refugees, strengthening national programs like disaster risk management and school meals, transforming food systems, and bolstering emergency preparedness.

Job Purpose

The Programme Policy Officer (Home Grown School Feeding) will support policy and programme activities to effectively meet food assistance needs within WFP Rwanda. This role involves contributing to project development, providing project management support for complex initiatives, and ensuring alignment with WFP standards. The officer will oversee the enhancement of monitoring and evaluation systems for school feeding programs, generating data to inform activities and shape WFP’s learning agenda. Responsibilities include researching policy and operational issues, designing research and evaluation assignments, and fostering research partnerships. The position requires leading accurate reporting, liaising with stakeholders for collaboration and risk management, and supporting the development of partnerships for improved food assistance. Additionally, the role will focus on documenting best practices, knowledge management, and capacity building for WFP staff, partners, and the government, while also guiding junior staff.

Responsibilities

The role involves contributing to the development of diverse projects, plans, and processes, ensuring they align with broader program policies and guidance. A key responsibility is providing project management support for complex programs and projects, maintaining coordination with wider initiatives and adhering to WFP standards. This includes developing and overseeing data gathering and monitoring systems, ensuring high-quality standards are met, and enhancing monitoring, evaluation, and accountability systems for school feeding programs. The position requires researching and analyzing policy and operational issues to inform program development and shape WFP’s school feeding learning agenda, including designing and coordinating research and evaluation assignments. Leading the preparation of accurate and timely program reports for informed decision-making and stakeholder communication is crucial. Collaboration with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective partnerships, monitor projects, and identify risks is essential. The role also supports identifying, developing, and managing partnerships, documenting best practices, and managing knowledge sharing. Furthermore, it involves supporting capacity building for WFP staff, partners, and government entities, and guiding junior staff. The position requires strong analytical, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively in English and Kinyarwanda.

Work Experience

The role requires deepened technical knowledge gained from exposure to technical teams, and leadership experience in implementing multi-sectoral programs. Candidates should have experience contributing to policy discussions and decisions, possessing strong strategic thinking and analytical skills. Proficiency in designing and executing analytical, research, and evaluation assignments is essential. The position also demands the ability to work independently and in a timely, organized manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder relationship management. Teamwork, managing junior colleagues, and excellent written and oral English communication are also key requirements.

Skills

Project Management, Data Gathering and Monitoring, Research and Analysis, Policy Development, Partnership Management, Knowledge Management, Capacity Building, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills

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