Program Policy Officer-1(pos)

Under the overall supervision of the WFP Nepal Country Director, and the direct supervision of a Programme Policy Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:   

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, performed within delegated authority):

•  Contribute towards the development of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance. 
• Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures. 
• Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained. 
• Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities. 
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. 
• Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects. 
• Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages. 
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives. 
• Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries. 
• Other tasks as required. 

General Requirements:

How to Apply: