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JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (Disaster Risk Management)

TYPE OF CONTRACT:       Special Service Agreement (SSA) Level 8

UNIT/DIVISION:               Jijiga Area Office Programme (Seconded to DRMB)

DUTY STATION (City, Country):  Jijiga, Ethiopia

REPORTING LINE:             Head of Programme 

DURATION:        6 months

ABOUT WFP

Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations.

WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking to fill a position of Programme Policy Officer (Disaster Risk Management) based in Jijiga seconded to Somali Region Disaster Risk Management Bureau (DRMB).  In the area of capacity building, WFP Ethiopia Country Office aims to capacitate the regional DRMB in collecting, storing, and disseminating early warning information to support informed decision making in the region. Capacity building of the Somali region government DRMB in early warning is part of the capacity building MOU signed among WFP, the National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC) and Somali region DRMB. Under the overall supervision of the Somali region DRMB head, the DRM Officer seconded to DRMB and based at DRMB Somali region office will have the following roles and responsibilities. The DRM Officer will also report to the WFP Jijiga Area Office Head or his /her delegate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Support the Development of Multi-hazard, Multi-sectoral and Area-specific Early Warning System based on Wereda Disaster Risk Profiles
2. Provide technical support on the development of Improved Early Warning System to DRMB and partners
3. Provide technical support to link Wereda Disaster Risk Profile with improved early warning system, contingency planning, and response.
4. Support DRMB to develop tools, templets, methodology and approach for data collection, analysis, and presentation.
5. Develop strategies to promote use of WDRP results by government sectors, UN, NGOs, communities and other development partners for disaster risk reduction planning, early warning, and development programme.
6. Examine existing DRR mainstreaming process into sectoral development plans and draw lessons and strategies for effective utilization of DRR plans.
7. Take training on LEAP software and support cascading of LEAP training to Woredas
8. provide regular update to DRMB and WFP on DRM and early warning issues as per agreed templates
9. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs, and government institutions to perform resource mapping by identify how, when, where and who does what in the region.

10. Act as the point of contact for Field level agreement and Memorandum of understanding with WFP and DRMB.

11. Support the capacity building of DRMB staff at regional, zonal and woreda within the specific technical area.

12. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems reported from the field including food misuse reports and actions taken to address.

13. Coordinate and ensure accurate, timely recording of data and consistency of information presented to stakeholders (WFP and NDRMC)

14. Prepare and record meeting minutes with DRMB and WFP staff including regular hubs and spokes meetings.

15. Perform other related tasks requested by DRMB and WFP (the 2 organizations will hold consultations to keep expectations on deliverables manageable).

16. Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A University Degree in Economics, International Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development or another relevant field.

Experience: At least six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the related business stream with experience in monitoring and evaluation, preparation of reports and process improvement.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali language is a must.

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.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 December 2021