Programme Policy Officer (gcf Inception)

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP is committed to addressing the impacts of climate change on food security and is actively supporting governments in accessing climate finance. This role supports WFP's efforts in Tajikistan to implement a significant Green Climate Fund (GCF) project.

Job Purpose

The Programme Policy Officer (GCF Inception) will play a crucial role in the successful inception and implementation of a USD 30 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) project in Tajikistan. This position is responsible for ensuring the project effectively supports climate adaptation and early warning activities, aligning with national priorities and the Paris Agreement. The incumbent will lead stakeholder engagement, including organizing the national inception workshop and establishing project governance structures. They will also be instrumental in technical reviews, validating project areas, updating environmental and social management plans, and refining the project's theory of change. Furthermore, the role involves operational and financial readiness, including finalizing the annual work plan and budget, drafting financial disbursement procedures, and defining procurement pipelines. A key responsibility is also the development of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) frameworks, including designing the baseline survey methodology. This role is essential for mobilizing additional funding and strengthening resilience in vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP utilizes food assistance to aid people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of their background. WFP offers a multicultural and inclusive work environment, investing in employee development through training, coaching, and mentorship. A career with WFP provides opportunities to work globally with passionate colleagues focused on delivering effective humanitarian assistance. WFP is actively addressing the climate emergency's impact on hunger, aiming to increase climate-related interventions to support adaptation efforts worldwide. Specifically, the WFP Tajikistan office is implementing a USD 30 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) project focused on climate adaptation and early warning activities. This project aims to support vulnerable communities through climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable water management, enhanced climate information services, and strengthened institutional capacity, aligning with Tajikistan's climate priorities and the Paris Agreement. The national consultant will play a key role in data collection, stakeholder engagement, and drafting country-specific inputs to ensure the successful implementation of this vital project.

Work Experience

The role requires at least 3 years of experience in project development, specifically with components in climate finance, agriculture/rural development, or agricultural value chain development. Candidates should have experience working with government ministries or development partners in Tajikistan, and proven experience in developing climate finance proposals (e.g., GCF). Additionally, experience in stakeholder consultations and drafting reports, full Microsoft Office literacy, and strong analytical and drafting skills are necessary.

Skills

Climate Finance, Project Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Drafting, Microsoft Office, Presentation Skills, Analytical Skills, English, Tajik, Russian

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