UN Programme Policy Officer Jobs – UN World Food Programme (WFP)
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Operations Manager)
Organisation: UN World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. WFP is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently, WFP
focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
Job Summary: WFP Uganda Country Office is assisting over 1.2 million beneficiaries under various program portfolio in the West Nile and Acholi Regions which fall under the responsibility of Arua Area Office. Among that number, 90% are refugees that are hosted and assisted by the Government of Uganda with support and close collaboration by the International Community, WFP being one of main frontline service delivery responsible Agency towards zero hunger. The operations to reach the target beneficiaries and communities require resources, efforts and dedication from both WFP Arua-based team as well as a regular support from the country office. Being an area office where at least 60% of all country office transactions are taking place, and the follow up that it entails, Arua office needs more support in human resources as a boost towards timely service delivery effectiveness and efficiency. It is with the above background that a Program Policy Officer / Operations Manager– Consultant P3 is needed to reinforce the ground team in Arua, especially the daily operations management to minimize risks that exist due to lack of enough attention to internal processes and management thereof as well as quality assurance for operational activities under Arua Area Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to formulation, implementation and operationalization of WFP-wide Programme policies in line with both organizational strategy and the practical realities of operating in the field;
- Establish and maintain operational partnership capabilities aiming at being on top of internal transactions and processes to improve timely payments to CPs and service providers in as efficient and effective manner as possible. Operations managements include the coordination of expected systemic deliverables using corporate tools like LESS, COMET and other corporate or operational management tools that need timely actions in line with SOPs and other directives.
- Developing operations guidance and implementation modalities, to ensure a clear and strong connection between Field Offices, Area Office and the country office in as timely as possible, respecting prevailing rules and regulations
- Provide advice and support to Field Offices, Area Office Management as well as to COs on cross-cutting activities to minimize or avoid ambiguities and ensure that operations are consistent with WFP policies, SOPs, managerial decisions, and other relevant guidance.
- Provide technical advice or mobilize technical expertise on operations including timely actions tracking on transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovations.
- Manage research and evidence building on issues relevant to WFP operational management, accountability, and reporting
- Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partner to design and deliver effectively in respect of SOPs
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance in the context of operations Management
- Carry out any other related activity as per the guidance by the supervisors
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Master’s degree or higher in Economics, Sociology, Statistics, development studies or any other related field Experience:
- At least six years of experience in handling complex programmes, including several years on programmes related to Operations Management
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent computer literacy
- Proven experience of managing teams while conducting field operations in the context of humanitarian and development work
- Is familiar with WFP internal processes and conversant with various assistance modalities
- Has led teams in strategic complex operations
- Languages: – Fluent oral and written English
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the online portal link below.
Deadline: 24th June 2022
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