Job Description
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
Type and Level of Contract: Fixed Term, NOB
Functional Unit: Programme – VAM Unit
Duty Station: Lilongwe (1)
Duration of Contract: 12 Months (renewable)
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Anticipatory Action Systems Building and Programme Life Cycle Management:
- Lead strategic engagement of WFP Malawi with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA), the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS), the Ministry of Agriculture (MA) and other line ministries contributing to anticipatory action programming.
- Lead programme cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation) of the full portfolio of anticipatory action programming in coordination with senior and technical government counterparts from DODMA, DCCMS, MA and other key stakeholders.
- Lead policy setting, capacity strengthening, strategic and operational planning, and advocacy of the full portfolio of anticipatory action in coordination with senior government officials from DODMA, DCCMS, MA and other key stakeholders.
- Monitor anticipatory action outputs and services delivered to ensure they contribute to the Country Office’s planned Strategic Outcomes and are to the appropriate quality, on time and within budget. Proactively monitor overall progress and initiate corrective actions as appropriate to resolve issues.
- Foster the integration of activities especially between Anticipatory Actions and Social Protection programmes within WFP but also the development of national capacity for the coordination between DODMA and Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare.
- Ensure compliance with regional (RB) and headquarters (HQ) guidelines for anticipatory action programming, liaising closely with RB and HQ counterparts.
- Lead integration and harmonization of anticipatory action and early warning with other Country office (CO) Units, especially emergency preparedness and response, food systems, vulnerability assessment and monitoring (VAM), nutrition and partnerships.
- Provide capacity strengthening and support to field office staff for the direct implementation with province and district level authorities.
- Other as required.
Partnerships:
- Represent WFP at partnership fora with donor representatives and other stakeholders within the Disaster Risk Management sector (e.g. Food Security Cluster, Anticipatory Action technical working group, African Risk Capacity working group).
- Ensure inter-agency coordination and harmonization of anticipatory action programming.
- Support national advocacy fora, such as annual Dialogue Platforms on Anticipatory Action.
Budget and Fundraising:
- Manage anticipatory action programming budgets, monitoring expenditures against outputs as the programme progresses.
- Engage in resource mobilization efforts for project development and government capacity strengthening on multi-hazard anticipatory actions and macro insurance (e.g. scanning for opportunities, preparing proposals, raising funds, etc.), with both development and humanitarian donors.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree in Disaster Risk Reduction/Management, Climate Adaptation, Economics, Political Sciences, International Law, International Development, or Meteorology, Hydrology, Environmental Science Studies or any other related field, or First University Degree with additional 3 years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and local language.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• At least 3 years of progressive postgraduate professional experience in programme/project development, capacity strengthening, representation in a humanitarian or development environment.
• Experience with anticipatory action or other disaster risk financing instruments, including being familiar with vulnerability and risk mapping, climate and weather forecasting and monitoring indicators and triggers.
• Additional training in these areas is desired.
• Proficiency in data analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in the latest global trends/developments in anticipatory action.
• Experience in the establishment of partnerships with public and private sector actors and understanding of policy issues.
• Experience of leading or contributing to strategy development.
• Experience with emergency response, early warning and preparedness, or disaster contingency planning.
• Experience in developing tailored communication and dissemination strategies to strengthen access to risk financing solutions.
• Proven experience of working with governments, donors, and UN agencies.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
- Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
- Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
- Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
- Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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.