Programme Policy Officer Noa, Farchana, Chad

Organizational Context

This role is part of the WFP Chad Country Office, based in Farchana, and reports to the Head of the Field Office. The Programme Policy Officer will receive guidance and support from experienced professionals, focusing on programme or policy activities and analytical work of limited complexity within the humanitarian context.

Job Purpose

The Programme Policy Officer will support policy and programme activities to effectively meet food assistance needs in Chad. This involves managing the Programme team in Farchana, strengthening capacities of colleagues and partners in WFP systems, protection, PSEA, gender, and nutrition. The role ensures WFP operations adhere to guidelines, delivering timely assistance to beneficiaries. Key responsibilities include contributing to project development, providing project management support for straightforward programmes, maintaining data quality, researching policy issues, preparing reports, liaising with counterparts, and supporting partnership development and staff capacity building.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and stability through food assistance. WFP champions diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. The organization is committed to a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce operating in an inclusive environment, embodying values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. WFP offers a unique career path with opportunities for personal and professional development, including training, mentorship, and global mobility. As a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, WFP provides an attractive compensation package and invests in its employees' growth. The role involves supporting policy and program activities to meet food assistance needs, managing program teams, strengthening colleague and partner capacities in areas like corporate systems, protection, PSEA, gender, and nutrition. Key responsibilities include ensuring timely and compliant operations, contributing to project development, providing project management support for straightforward programs, maintaining data quality, conducting policy research and analysis, preparing reports, liaising with internal counterparts, and supporting partnership development and capacity building for staff and national governments. Guidance and support to junior staff are also expected.

Work Experience

Requires one year of professional experience, including implementing technical programs, contributing to program design and operations, and participating in policy discussions and decisions.

Skills

Project Management, Policy Development, Programme Support, Data Gathering, Monitoring, Research, Analysis, Reporting, Partnership Management, Capacity Building, Team Management, Communication, Collaboration, Cross-cultural Competence, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Time Management

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