WFP Somalia Programme Policy Officer Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
WFP Somalia Programme Policy Officer Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of the assignment is to operationalize the JRA from a strategic document to an operational framework, which outlines the overall implementation approach of the three agencies, starting with existing programs (such as the Rome-based Agencies project and the Strengthening Resilience in South Central Somalia programme).
The operational framework will consider new developments, such as the revised National Development Plan (NDP9), the Recovery and Resilience Framework (RRF), the Famine Action Mechanism (FAM), the Government -led rural safety-net (World Bank), among others.
The operational plan will span from the district level and up to regional level governance structures.
This position is open to qualified candidates, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Learning from other resilience programming in Somalia (DFID, EU, KfW & USAID) to update elements of JRA design and look for opportunities to innovate on these;
Value proposition for the three agencies working together: strong links with the Government, experience in delivering institutional support for the provision of social services (education, nutrition, health), use of beneficiary registration systems like SCOPE; ability to bring safety nets with food security & livelihoods (FSL) and social services in one area based framework under government leadership;
Develop with a clear geographic targeting criterion that results in a mapping of priority sites
Carry out a risk analysis of these specific areas based on livelihood zones;
Design a model/approach that will draw from the current Rome-Based Agencies, the DFID ASAL and KFW models, and adapt them to the selected sites; and outline of how the program laying will function, including FSL pathways, referral to social safety nets and access in to basic health, nutrition and WASH services;
Strengthen sustainability aspects at community and institutional levels;
Draw on comparative advantages of working with State Governments through the UN
Joint Programme on Local Governance – supporting them to develop district level resilience frameworks that coordinate and integrate different programmes (including other resilience and durable solution actors) and alignment to National Development Plan (NDP9)/Resilience and Recovery Framework at federal level;
Explore complementarities with other consortiums like SomReP and BRCiS;
Consider donor’s strategic geographic and sector interests in targeting locations for area-based design development;
Value for Money (VfM) analysis & JRA value proposition relative to other resilience actors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Economic Development, Political Science, Agriculture, or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience: At least nine years of professional experience in designing and/or implanting resilience programmes. Experience at a regional level is desirable. Experience and familiarity of the Somalia and regional context is a plus.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.
Knowledge & Skills:
In-depth knowledge and experience in development of resilience strategies and operational plans as well as the ability and experience in linking Health, Nutrition, WASH and Food Security and Livelihoods into a holistic programme;
Strong understanding of and expertise in community engagement processes and links to local governance;
Should have strong writing, analytical and communication skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; WFP Somalia Programme Policy Officer Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
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