Programme and Policy SSA

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity. WFP utilizes food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce committed to our values and mission.

Job Purpose

The Programme and Policy SSA will support WFP's Regional Directorate in consolidating an integrated agenda for readiness, anticipatory action, information systems, humanitarian logistics, and resource mobilization. This role focuses on developing a common strategic proposal for ECHO/HIP 2027 and providing technical support during the 2026 cyclone season. Key responsibilities include developing an integrated programmatic proposal connecting readiness, anticipatory action, adaptive social protection, and humanitarian logistics; supporting resource mobilization by preparing technical inputs and project proposals; strengthening information systems for readiness and decision-making; systematizing advances in anticipatory action and last-mile delivery; and consolidating the logistics component for the proposal and operational preparedness. The objective is to transition from dispersed efforts to an integrated, innovative, and fundable agenda, enhancing strategic collaboration, data-driven approaches, and resource mobilization.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization globally, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and fostering peace, stability, and prosperity through food assistance. WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. The organization emphasizes a people-centered approach, aiming for diverse, skilled, and high-performing teams operating in an inclusive environment that upholds WFP's core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. WFP invests in employee development through training, coaching, and mentorship, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. A career with WFP provides a chance to work in various global offices with passionate colleagues dedicated to delivering effective humanitarian aid. The organization offers an attractive compensation package and is a recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting its significant impact. WFP actively works with partners to improve the lives of those it serves, addressing challenges posed by conflict, disasters, and climate change.

Work Experience

The provided text does not detail specific work experience requirements. It focuses on the World Food Programme's mission, values, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. It outlines the objectives and expected results of a consultancy role, emphasizing strategic planning, resource mobilization, information systems, humanitarian logistics, and operational readiness, particularly for the 2026 cyclone season. The text also describes the proposed work modality and validation sequence for the consultancy.

Skills

Strategic Planning, Proposal Development, Resource Mobilization, Information Systems Management, Humanitarian Logistics, Emergency Preparedness, Anticipatory Action, Adaptive Social Protection, Data Analysis, Inter-agency Coordination

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