Programme Policy Officer (Special Assistant) NOB (12 month renewable contract)

Akwajobs   (Saf, Nord-Ouest, Cameroon)

Posted : 12 October, 2021

Category : Program/Project Management   Location : Saf, Nord-Ouest, Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

About Wfp

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. 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.

In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. We manage an operating budget of approximately $5.9 billion each year, distributing 12.6 billion rations to those most in need. We reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries each year. The World Food Programme office in Johannesburg is a Regional Office coordinating and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance to 11 Southern Africa countries including, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Malawi, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazzaville.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is found in in Johannesburg Regional Bureau and the job holder will report to Special Advisor (AUDA/NEPAD. The Job holder operates with a high degree of independence, manage more junior staff to ensure that programme and policy objectives are achieved in full. He/she will usually be involved in a wide variety of programme and policy activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity. At this level job holder is expected to contribute to performance improvement.

The African Union (AU) established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a programme of the African Union adopted in 2001 in Lusaka, Zambia, aimed primarily at poverty alleviation and promotion of economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. As a consequence of the integration of NEPAD into the structures and processes of the African Union, the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) has been established by the Decision of the 14th AU Assembly of February 2010 as the technical body of the African Union, in replacement of the NEPAD Secretariat.

NEPAD Agency has transformed into the African Union Development Agency. The aim of the African Union reforms is to streamline and improve effectiveness and efficiency in delivering the implementation of AU decisions, policies and programmes across all AU organs and institutions. One the recommendations of the reforms is to transform the technical body of the AU, the NEPAD Agency into the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). The decision was made during the 31st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government in Nouakchott, Mauritania, African Heads of State and Government, in July 2018.

AUDA-NEPAD is an African-owned and led continental agency, spearheading Agenda 2063. The decision on the African Union Development Agency is an affirmation by Member States of their commitment to own an instrument that will champion development support to countries and regional bodies in advancing their priorities through the implementation of Agenda 2063.

• To coordinate and execute priority regional and continental projects to promote regional integration towards the accelerated realisation of Agenda 2063;
• To strengthen capacity of African Union Member States and regional bodies;
• To advance knowledge-based advisory support,
• To undertake the full range of resource mobilisation, and
• To serve as the continent’s technical interface with all Africa’s development stakeholders and development partners

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Special Advisor to the CEO, the Special Assistant will contribute to daily planning and delivery of quality, customer-focused administrative services that enable staff to effectively deliver on their programmes and assignments that support achievement of AUDA-NEPAD mandate

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not All-inclusive)

• Ensure accurate input and background, on issues related to the WFP, AUDA-NEPAD Multilateral engagement, and providing timely advice to the Special Advisor, as appropriate;
• Oversee coordination and consolidation of inputs received from Partnerships Officers for official documents, including, inter alia, briefings, remarks, position papers, and official correspondence;
• Engage with multilateral counterparts to ensure the appropriate representation and participation of the World Food Programme;
• Ensure coordination for visits, meetings and briefs, with relevant parties based in HQ, Regional Bureaus or Country Offices.
• Manage the administrative elements of the Senior Advisor’s office, including agenda meetings and events, travel, accommodation, security clearance, etc;
• Act as focal point to support all missions.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education: Advanced University degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/ International Affairs or other field relevant relevant qualification, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience providing support on policy and programme initiatives.

Language: Fluency in English language

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills, with particular emphasis on project finance/preparation.
• Excellent communication, strategic, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
• Sound knowledge of Continental and Regional frameworks such as Agenda 2063.
• Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and project) and internet use.

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

• This is a 1 Year Renewable Fixed Term Contract
• Net monthly salary range: R55 590 to R65 472
• Benefits: 30 Days Annual Leave, Pension & Medical Insurance

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Friday, 22 October 2021, 11:59 South African Time

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This position is only open to South African Nationals

Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.

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