UN World Food Programme Anticipatory Action Climate & Risk Management International Jobs in Tanzania

UN World Food Programme Anticipatory Action Climate & Risk Management International Jobs in Tanzania

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.

Background and Purpose of the Assignment

Tanzania Country Office is implementing its second-generation Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022-2027. Based on a comprehensive consultation process and an analysis of key drivers of food security and nutrition in the country, the important themes of Anticipatory Action, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), resilience, and climate change adaptation have emerged as priorities for the WFP programme portfolio.

The National Climate Change Response Strategy (2021-2026) noted that efforts towards maintaining lower middle-income or even reaching higher status may be, to a large extent, impeded by anticipated climate related shocks like natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, due to high reliance of the country’s economy on natural resources and its consequent low adaptive capacities.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Advanced University degree in Disaster Risk Reduction/Management, Climate adaptation, Economics, Political Sciences, International Law, International Development or meteorology, hydrology, environmental science studies.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English required.
Fluency in Swahili an advantage though not compulsory.

Organizational Context

WFP is looking to engage an expert on Anticipatory Action and Climate Risk Management, to expand the portfolio and capacities for implementation of climate risk activities in in general; and more specifically, to oversee and coordinate the development and subsequent implementation of the Anticipatory Action Plan, take the lead in the development of Climate Finance Proposals, and provide overall support to WFP’s activities on Disaster Risk Management.

The role requires strong project management, coordination and facilitation skills to work with different parts of Government, both technical and political, as well as technical expertise in climate risk management tools such as climate services and forecast-based financing.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, and working alongside the national senior programme policy officer for Disaster Risk Reduction, the activity manager for Community Resilience as well as WFP’s Vulnerability and Mapping Unit, the Programme Policy Officer will be responsible for the following:

Programme Strategic Engagement and Programme Cycle:

Lead strategic dialogue with the Government of Tanzania and other development agencies on the development of a Disaster Risk Financing Strategy for the country. This includes leading strategic engagement of WFP with the Disaster Management Department (DMD) of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Ministry of Finance, Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA), the Ministry of Agriculture, the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) and other line ministries contributing to disaster risk management and reduction.

Lead programme cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) of the full portfolio of disaster risk financing tools and related system components (covering anticipatory action and forecast based financing, sovereign insurance, multi-hazard integrated early warning for droughts and floods in coordination with senior government counterparts from DMD/POMO, Ministry of Finance, TMA, MoA, TASAF and other key stakeholders at national to sub-national level.

Lead policy setting, capacity strengthening, strategic and operational planning and advocacy of the full portfolio of disaster risk financing in coordination with senior government officials from DMD/PMO, Ministry of Finance, TMA, MoA, TASAF and other key stakeholders at national and sub-national level.

Facilitate the integration of Anticipatory Action and Forecast-based Financing (FbF) across DRR and DRM portfolios within WFP as well as within the Government’s DRR/DRM structures under the umbrella of the Tanzania Anticipatory Action roadmap, leading advocacy efforts on the integration of Anticipatory Action system components in relevant DRM frameworks and plans at national and sub-national level (e.g. national and district

contingency plans, district emergency preparedness and response plans).With respect to Anticipatory Action, lead the co-design of forecast-based triggers for droughts and floods with TMA and other relevant Government counterparts, as well as the bottom-up co-design and selection of mitigatory Anticipatory Actions from community-level up to national-level validation.

Support PMO-DMD in consolidating Anticipatory Action system components in standard operating procedures and plans in alignment of or fully integrated in government DRM plans at national and district level.

Support TMA and relevant government partners in collaborative co-design of climate services and user-friendly EWs with at-risk communities, accommodating end user needs (e.g. gender- and inclusion-sensitive EW messaging, integration of indigenous knowledge systems).

Support PMO-DMD in their coordinating and convening role in the multi-sectoral Anticipatory Action system design process, building on existing DRM coordination platforms at national to sub-national levels (e.g. National to Council DRM Technical Committees).

Build the capacity of national staff towards establishing a team to manage DRM/DRF activities.

Ensure compliance with regional (RB) and headquarters (HQ) guidelines, liaising closely with RB and HQ counterparts.

Partnerships:

Represent WFP at partnership fora with donor representatives and other stakeholders within the DRM sector (UN Emergency Coordination Group, UNSDCF Outcome 3 Planet, etc).

Lead liaisons with Government Agencies involved in Anticipatory Action and Forecast Based financing for Disaster Risk Reduction (i.e, DMD/PMO, MoA, Ministry of Finance, TASAF); UN Agencies working on DRR (particularly UNDP, UNICEF, IOM and UNEP); and international financial institutions

Maintain and strengthen key strategic partnerships with Government, UN Agencies and IFIs in relations to Anticipatory Action and Forecast-based financing

Staff Management and training:

Facilitate the recruitment and development of technical staff to support Anticipatory Action and forecast based financing activities under SO1/Activity 2 and manage their performance.

Provide capacity strengthening and support to CO and Field office staff for the direct implementation of Anticipatory Actions and interventions included in the Anticipatory Action Plan in coordination with affected districts

Any other Duty as required.

Desired Experience for Entry Into the Role

At least 6 years of progressive postgraduate professional experience in programme/project development, capacity strengthening, representation in a humanitarian or development environment.

Experience with anticipatory actions, forecast-based financing, sovereign, macro or micro insurance, including being familiar with vulnerability and risk mapping, climate and weather forecasting and monitoring indicators and triggers.

Experience with government capacity strengthening.

Experience in the establishment of partnerships with public and private sector actors and understanding of policy issues;

Experience of leading or contributing to strategy development.

Experience with emergency response, early warning and preparedness, or disaster contingency planning

Experience in developing tailored communication and dissemination strategies to strengthen access to risk financing solutions

Proven experience of working with governments, donors, and UN agencies.

Knowledge & Skills:

Sound knowledge of project implementation, programme and resource management, humanitarian principles and tools, and transfer modalities.

Ability to explain projects and operations to counterparts and to communicate technical and scientific complexity with Government and partners clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to translate understanding of programme principles and policies into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches.

Good networking skills and capacity to build and maintain professional contacts

In-depth understanding of WFP program, objectives and strategic priorities.

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Anticipatory Action Climate & Risk Management International Jobs in Tanzania

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