UN World Food Programme Programme Policy Officer (Joint Programme on Rural Women Economic Empowerment National Coordinator) Jobs in Tanzania

About WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. WFP pursues a vision of the world in which every man, woman and child has access at all times to the diverse food needed for an active and healthy life.

The National Coordinator is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Joint Programme 'Accelerating Progress towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE) in Tanzania. The Joint Programme is a five-year programme implemented through a partnership between FAO, IFAD, UN Women and WFP.

The joint programme in Tanzania is part of the global JP RWEE initiative, currently being implemented in five countries worldwide through the Multi Partner Trust Fund modality. The implementation of the JP in Tanzania is managed through the lead agency, WFP, and overseen by a National Steering Committee, consisting of senior representatives of the four participating agencies and government representatives.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education:

University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: international development, gender studies, behavioural economics, sociology, or related field.

Advanced University degree in International Development, gender studies, behavioural economics, Sociology or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Languages:

Fluency (oral and written) in English and Kiswahili.

Organizational Context

The National Coordinator reports to Head of Programme in the lead agency WFP, and will also have accountability to the Global Coordinator, based in WFP’s headquarters in Rome.

Job Purpose

The National Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, management and implementation of the Joint Programme and for liaising with key stakeholders. She/he will work in close collaboration with the technical focal points of the four participating agencies to ensure smooth programme implementation and will liaise with senior participating agency staff and government representatives with regards to the governance of the programme.

Key Accountabilities

Coordination

• Lead the coordination mechanisms of the JP RWEE, serving as the overall manager of the programme for internal (participating organisations) and external partners (implementing partners, government and other stakeholders).

• Organize and lead monthly meetings with the Technical Working Group.

• Lead the organization of multi-stakeholder forums and/or events.

• Liaise with and provide updates to senior management (including for the UN Resident coordinator) and government representatives as required.

• Provide regularly updates and respond in a timely manner to requests for information by the Global Coordination Unit.

• Attend National Coordinator meetings organised by the Global Coordination Unit.

Programme Management and Implementation

• Ensure a timely start up to the programme in line with inception/start-up plans.

• Ensure that systems for programme planning, implementation and monitoring are in place.

• Oversee the implementation of the programme in line with the approved proposal document and the annual work plan.

• Ensure that programme expenditure occurs as per the approved workplan and respond to any overspends/underspends in a timely manner.

• Ensure that programme performance indicators and milestones established by the Global Coordination Unit are met and put in place improvement measures as needed.

• Encourage programme innovation and ensure agencies maximise their relevant technical expertise.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Ensure the implementation of the M&E system, in line with the approved M&E plan (led by the MEAL Coordinator).

• Lead quarterly review processes with participating agencies and implementing partners.

• Lead annual review workshops with JP RWEE stakeholders.

• Review and provide feedback on agency reports.

• Prepare country annual and bi-annual reports for donors, collating reporting information from the agencies, drafting reports and submitting the reports to the

Global Coordination Unit to the quality and standard required.

HR/Administration

• Supervise the JP RWEE MEAL Coordinator, including carrying out performance appraisal.

• Liaise with the Global Coordinator regarding issues relating to Fund requirements.

• Ensure the efficient signing of programme documents and submission of funds transfer requests.

• Ensure ToRs are in place for the governance and coordination mechanisms of the fund and are reviewed as appropriate.

Communications

• With the support of the Global Coordination Unit, develop a simple communications plan and ensure its implementation.

• Contribute to the development of communication products that promote programme visibility.

Other

Perform any other related duties as required.

4Ps Core Organisational Capabilities

Purpose

Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.

Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.

Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

People

Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.

Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.

Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.

Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

Performance

Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.

Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.

Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

Partnership

Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.

Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.

Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.

Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfil the needs of internal and external partners.

Other Specific Job Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to work independently in a timely and organized manner.

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Strong coordination skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to develop strong working relationships with partners and stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment issues and concepts in relation to rural development and poverty alleviation.

• Familiarity with the sustainable development goals, including SDG5.

• Excellent drafting and reporting skills.

Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in women’s economic empowerment programming and gender equality is essential.

• 5 years experience in managing and coordinating development programmes

• Experience of multi stakeholder partnerships

• Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.

• Has taken leadership of implementing programmes.

• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Programme Policy Officer (Joint Programme on Rural Women Economic Empowerment National Coordinator) Jobs in Tanzania

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