UN World Food Programme Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships) Jobs in Nigeria
About WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, International Relations, Communications, Sociology, Social Research Methods or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience:
8 or more years of relevant professional experience related to national development programmes, policies, strategies or plans and institutional structures, preferably in relation to food security and/or nutrition and revolving around national capacity strengthening and/or programme and knowledge management;
Deepened experience in technical coordination and operational support to state governments;
Has a good understanding of government and corporate strategies and priorities and gained experience in developing multi-stakeholder partnerships;
Has gained significance experience in exploring new opportunities and providing inputs to design and develop solutions with prospective partners;
Has developed long-term partner relationships and expanded engagements across geographies and sector;
Strong analytic, communication and interpersonal skills, including training and facilitation skills and demonstrated experience in conceptual analysis, planning and organizational skills.
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of Kanuri and/or Hausa languages.
Organizational Context
In recent years, Northeast Nigeria has been grappling with a complex and devastating humanitarian crisis. The BAY (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe) region has become a hotbed of violence, displacement, and despair. This humanitarian context is characterized by a multitude of interconnected factors that have led to widespread suffering and a desperate need for assistance.
The extremist group Boko Haram emerged in 2009 and has unleashed a wave of violence, targeting civilians, schools, and infrastructure. Their attacks have led to the displacement of millions of people, forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in camps or host communities.
Furthermore, the conflict has severely disrupted the livelihoods of the population, exacerbating food insecurity and malnutrition.
Addressing this humanitarian crisis requires a multi-faceted approach that goes beyond immediate emergency response. It is crucial to address the root causes of the conflict, promote peacebuilding initiatives, and ensure the protection of civilians. Additionally, efforts must be made to towards durable solutions. The situation demands a comprehensive and sustained response.
Job Purpose
To deliver against the above, Nigeria Country Office is seeking an experienced national Partnership Officer (SC10) to act as a primary reference point between WFP and Borno State Government institutions.
Under direct supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will operate in close collaboration with all Head of Units/Subject matter experts (SMEs) as relevant. Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities:
Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)
Foster, strengthen and promote collaboration between Borno State Government and WFP through enhanced coordination, communication and capacity strengthening.
Provide technical support and expert advice to the Government teams in the areas of food security, nutrition and other relevant programmatic areas for better advocacy in resource mobilization and utilization, and service delivery;
Identify capacity gaps within government institutions and facilitate relevant training programs. Enhance the understanding of humanitarian principles and coordination mechanisms among government officials, fostering a more effective and coordinated response to ensure a cohesive approach;
Advocate for increased government engagement and support for humanitarian efforts. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant government departments, ministries, and agencies to enhance collaboration;
Proactively identify and highlight opportunities and propose the course of action to nurture a wide range of aspects of common interest;
Facilitate dialogue between the Government and WFP on issues pertaining the partnerships through preparation of briefing materials and joint field visits;
Using socio-political insights, prepare an engagement strategy and provide guidance on strategic alignment of WFP work with Government priorities and emerging issues to achieve impact;
Support convening of key stakeholders including the Government, Donors, UN Agencies, and Private sector to build coalition and synergies on critical matters of common interest (i.e. capacity strengthening, climate change, food security and nutrition, etc.) using existing coordination mechanisms;
Monitor the implementation of joint initiatives, ensuring compliance with agreed frameworks and guidelines. Prepare periodic reports on progress, challenges, and recommendations to inform decision-making processes;
Participate in key meetings with relevant stakeholders including civil military coordination;
Any other task as required.
Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
Solid understanding of Agenda 2030 and of SDG2 and SDG17 and respective targets and how the work of WFP can contribute to achieving them;
Knowledge of current thinking and development in country capacity development and effective knowledge transfer models, concepts and principles relevant to humanitarian/emergency contexts;
Solid knowledge of WFP’s mandate, Country Strategic Planning process, intervention modalities, programme and project lifecycle tools, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation desirable;
Solid knowledge of key national and regional contexts and issues is essential;
Demonstrated data collection and analytical writing skills, including ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information to understand national capacities across a wide range of policy and programme areas and identify gap and needs, as well as WFP’s entry points;
Good operational, analytical and problem-solving skills;
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written outputs and ability to present English and/or in the language of the region;
Moderate to proficient computer literacy
Soft Skills:
Excellent ability to develop and maintain networks with a variety of stakeholders
Strong facilitation skills for strategic/analytical workshops and group discussions
Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to convey an informed and professional demeanour toward internal and external partners and stakeholders
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships) Jobs in Nigeria
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