Programme Policy Officer, Kampala Uganda Jobs

Job title: Programme Policy Officer P3
Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala, Uganda
Office: WFP Kampala
Grade: P-3

Overview
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill a short-term position of Programme Policy Oficer at the P3 level, based in our Country Office in Uganda.
The Programme Policy Officer will report to the Project Manager (Post Harvest Loss Minimisation) and be responsible for effectively leading teams of people and partners to implement agreed strategies/set objectives in post-harvest loss minimisation (PHLM) interventions. The Programme Policy Officer will also design and manage programmes of moderate size or complexity as required.

Key account-abilities.
    Contribute to formulation of WFP-wide programme policies in line with both organisational strategy and the practical realities of operating in the field; or translate programme policy into Country level practices.
    Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
    Lead groups of people and partners to implement agreed strategies & set objectives.
    Develop and implement effective beneficiary training programs.
    Carry out supply chain management, project planning and develop implementation matrices.
    Co-ordinate multiple, concurrent stages within a project.
    Lead TOT sessions with WFP staff and NGO partners.
    Assist counterparts in governments and other partners in identifying beneficiaries and implementing partners and provide technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of PHLM programmes to strengthen government and community ownership and effectiveness of programmes at national and sub-national levels.
    Establish and maintain operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives that improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
    Enhance WFP's leadership status in forums relating to PHLM through direct participation, briefings, information products and other materials.
    Manage operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to PHLM.
    Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.
    Contribute to resources mobilisations efforts for WFP projects, including clearly articulating the need for food assistance and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation of projects including commodity and cash availability, seeking advice from senior colleagues where necessary.
    Provide 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 effective food assistance programmes.
    Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
    Any other operational support, as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required

Education
    Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences 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 five years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, development projects, emergency assistance, and/or operational aspects of food aid or commercial transactions;
    Experience in project management.

Technical Skills & Knowledge
    Ability to develop and implement effective beneficiary training programs.
    Ability to lead TOT sessions with WFP staff and NGO partners.
    Strong understanding of supply chain disciplines.
    Ability to develop Project planning and implementation matrices.
    Capacity to co-ordinate multiple, concurrent stages within a project (training, farming equipment procurement, production and delivery, M&E)
    High level of attention to detail.

Competencies
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
    Effective action management to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks;
    Excellent cognitive capacity and problem solving skills;
    Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to work patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
    Excellent partnership skills to build strategic relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Language
    Fluency in oral and written English and French;
    Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP's working languages).

Terms and Conditions
WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

How  to apply.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP. http://www.wfp.org Click on: 'Our work' and 'Countries' to learn more about WFP's operations. http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates.

Application Procedures
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0017701
Step 1: Register and create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on 'Description' to read the position requirements and 'Apply' to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline for applications: 06 May 2015 WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
REF: 15-0017701
Fighting Hunger Worldwide www.wfp.org