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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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.
Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.
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BACKGROUND:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a self-motivated, team player to lead the development of the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) in Nepal. The SBN is one of four global networks within the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement which supports 61 Countries, including Nepal, to develop multi-stakeholder strategies to scale up nutrition at national level. The SBN is the principal vehicle for business engagement in SUN, both in informing the ongoing policy, advocacy and knowledge sharing agenda and in mobilizing businesses at national level in support of SUN national nutrition strategies. Globally, 12 National SBNs have been established. The SBN Nepal’s ambition is to increase the availability and affordability of safe, nutritious foods in Nepal through:
JOB PURPOSE
The SBN Coordinator will serve as the main link between SUN Business Network members, Government and other key stakeholders, and will lead on all activities linked to the Network, including the development and dissemination of the SBN strategy, raising awareness and mobilizing stakeholders. These efforts will feed directly into the Country’s broader SUN and nutrition agendas.
SBN Coordinator will support the establishment of SBN and ongoing operations of SBN in Nepal, with the aim of increasing engagement of the Private Sector in nutrition in the country. S/he will closely collaborate with business associations and relevant government institution to facilitate public-private partnership linked to improving nutrition. In addition, the SBN Coordinator will help to guide and support capacity strengthening, program development and implementation work plan of the SBN.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the overall guidance of the Nutrition Advisor (Head of Nutrition Unit) and other management team members, the incumbent shall carry out the following tasks
1. Develop a strategy for SBN Nepal using a highly consultative process
a. Carry out a situation analysis to identify potential entry points for private sector engagement, as well as understand and define private sector opportunities/priorities and challenges that includes:
b. Lead on the development of SBN Nepal Strategy
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2. Raise awareness about the SBN among key stakeholders in Nepal
a. Organize meetings (one on one and in groups), workshops and use other channels to raise awareness on SBN among key stakeholders in Nepal
b. Coordinate with the organizing committee of the Global Nutrition Gathering to host SBN Nepal/private sector engagement event alongside SUN Global Gathering
c. Support the development and distribution of information, education and communication materials to promote value proposition for business to join and support the SBN
3. Mobilize businesses/private sector partners to increase awareness of role in nutrition
a. Inform the private sector around the potential role they can play in contributing to national nutrition priorities, including the value proposition to them for engaging in this space
b. Recruit and retain high profile and committed SUN Business Network members from Nepal’s private sector and other key stakeholder groups
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4. Support establishment of SBN in Nepal,
a. Organize SBN kick off meeting, and launch SBN strategy
b. Develop and distribute registration forms for SBN members’ recruitment,
c. Plan and organize regular meetings/update opportunities for SBN Core Team Together with NPC, develop the SBN Advisory Group Terms of Reference
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5. Coordination, Communication and Reporting
a. Develop and maintain an ongoing register of major private sector issues, challenges opportunities and recommendations for change.
b. Liaise with relevant government stakeholders on a regular basis to share private sector issues, challenges and opportunities and advocate for recommendations and policy changes in relevant identified areas.
c. Compile and disseminate lessons on establishment and operation of SBN, as well as regularly updating using various media channels
d. Prepare database of SBN members, and track member information and Network activities via SBN Database
e. Document key lessons and best practices of the private sector contributing improved nutrition and food security
f. Prepare and submit periodic progress report to the NPC and WFP
g. Carry out other tasks as required, to support the day-to-day activities of WFP and NPC’s engagement with the private sector on nutrition in Nepal
Carry out other tasks as required, to support the day-to-day activities of WFP and NPC’s engagement with the private sector on nutrition in Nepal
General Requirements:
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master’s degree in business, management, marketing, international development or related field. BSc Degree with reasonable experiences will be considered.
Experience:
Lanugages: Fluency in both written and spoken English language, and Nepali Languages.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
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The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.