Programme Policy Officer - Corporate Partnership Management - NOA
WFP
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Experience
1 - 7 Years
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Programme Policy Officer (Partnership, Data and Programme Resource management), under the technical guidance of the Deputy Head of Corporate Management (CP) Unit and reporting to the Head of Programme Garowe AO will oversee the CPs and government partnerships supporting the implementation of WFP s NGO s Strategic Engagement Plan activities in their respective Area Office. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the Partnership Unit team, Programme colleagues in the CO, Area Office based technical staff, and work with the Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management teams in delivering tasks.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
Contribute to the implementation of the Somalia Country Office strategy for partner engagement, by engaging CPs, NGO-Consortium, Government Institutions and other INGOs in the area.
Implement regular engagement with CPs by documenting challenges, opportunities and lessons learnt to better deliver high quality assistance to beneficiaries.
Scoping and profiling potential NGOs in the Area Office in liaison with technical units and advise for relevant strategic engagement.
Participate and contribute to NGO Partnerships Unit reviews at Country Office/Area Office level and facilitate the piloting of CP management activities/quality assurance measures.
Contribute towards quality capacity assessment of CPs and Partnerships evaluations at the area office level. Coordinate the implementation of improvement plan for CPs in close collaboration with Area Office based technical units, heads of programmes, and Deputy Head of NGO Partnerships Unit.
Contribute to the review and revision of different tools, guidelines, and SOPs that can resolve audit issues and implementation of NGO guidance recommendations. Ensure that CPs have understood the WFP corporate tools, guidelines and SOPs and utilize them in their day-to-day operations.
Review the potential risks in CP engagements in discussion with the Risk and Compliance Unit and recommend risk mitigation measures.
Assist NGOs to ensure that the FLA reporting requirements are adhered to and liaise closely with technical units in the Area Office.
Coordinate the training of cooperating partners on the updated WFP s corporate strategy, policies, guidelines, and templates for better accountability and transparency.
Contribute and coordinate at Area Office level for the implementation of spot checks and CP monitoring activities.
Ensure that payment requests processes are timely and accurate and that all payments are processed based on the agreement and agreed payment schedules.
Contribute to the timely and accurate recording of WFP activities in the WFP Area Office Tool for Managing (Programme operations) Effectively (COMET); includes timely preparation and submission of, Distribution Plans, Food Release Notes, distribution reports for In-Kind (IK) in line with WFP procedures.
Contribute towards internal data process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery
Desired Candidate Profile
Education: Advanced University Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, Economics, Finance/Accounting, Science in Nutrition, Food Security, Management, International Development, or Project Management OR First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree OR First University degree with a minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in involving partnership management, Resource and Funds Management in humanitarian operations. Experience in similar position is an added
Language: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.
Knowledge & Skills:
Ability to sensitize partners in the WFP Area Office on the effective utilization of WFP CP policies and guidelines.
provide & coordinate input into policy discussions & decision-making processes
Good coordination skills
Strong motivation to make a difference and to contribute to WFP s mandate
Proven effective cognitive abilities, analytical, problem-solving skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, negotiating skills.
Learning agility and thirst for constant growth
The ability to communicate effectively and compellingly orally and in writing.
Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Proven communication and report writing skills
Proven computer literacy skills. Experience in the use of excel, and other analytical software is desirable.
Company Industry
- NGO
- Social Services
- Community Services
- Non-Profit
Department / Functional Area
- Administration
Keywords
- Programme Policy Officer - Corporate Partnership Management - NOA
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