Programme Policy Officer - Regional Anticipatory Action Coordinator, at World Food Programme (WFP)

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Advanced university degree in meteorology, geography, disaster risk management and environmental science or related disciplines.

Experience: 

• At least 5 (five) years of progressively responsible postgraduate work experience in anticipatory action, climate risk information in humanitarian or adaptation settings, and provision of support to projects across multiple countries

Language: 

• Working knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of another UN official language is an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of anticipatory action
• An in-depth understanding of climate regimes in the Greater Horn of Africa.
• Skills in project management and multi-stakeholder collaborations.
• Ability to work independently in a timely and organized manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team and establish effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the RBN Head of Food Systems, the expert will:

• Guide implementation, tracking and further development of the AA strategy in the eastern Africa Region.
• Establish and implement strategic engagements on AAs in the region, including with governments, UN agencies, the Red Cross Red Crescent movement, international organisations, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), Science and Research institutions among others.
• Coordinate with government focal points as well as relevant national and international organizations to integrate AA into national disaster risk management and humanitarian systems.
• Provide strategic guidance and support on integrating AA in WFP programmes and operational systems in the region, and Country Strategic Plans. Support the roll out and implementation of the IGAD AA roadmap, towards scale up of AA in the region.
• Review AA plans (AAPs) developed at country level and support approval of the AAPs at RBN in coordination with WFP HQ.
• Support the set up and coordination of an eastern Africa regional AA Hub/ Working Group together with other regional agencies.
• Provide strategic guidance, thought leadership and oversight on Anticipatory Action Programming in RBN.
• Manage operational research and evidence building to inform advocacy and financing of AA at scale.
• Enhance WFP’s leadership status in various forums such as the AA Dialogue Platforms and other related forums.
• Lead, motivate, develop and support a team of AA staff to enable high performance.
• Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives within budget.
• Other complimentary duties as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• Progress reports on implementation of the AA strategy in the eastern Africa Region.
• Roadmaps for integration of AA in WFP programmes and systems.
• Country AAPs approved for funding and implementation, when activated.
• Roll out of the IGAD AA roadmap, in coordination with ICPAC.
• A functional regional AA Hub/ Working Group for eastern Africa.