Programme Policy Officer (Project Coordinator - Climate Change)
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ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Government of Nepal (GoN) has received contribution from Adaptation Fund (AF) to execute a project entitled “Adapting to Climate-Induced Threats to Food Production and Food Security in the Karnali region of Nepal". Following the recommendations from the GoN, the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations has been selected by the Adaptation Fund to implement the project activities in the capacity of a Multilateral Implementing Entity (MIE). The project will be executed in line with the Government's National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) and national framework for Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA) in Kalikot, Jumla and Mugu districts. The project period is four years. The project’s goal is to increase the adaptive capacity of climate vulnerable and food insecure poor households by improved management of livelihood assets and natural resources in the above districts of Karnali region. Its objectives are the following:
Strengthened local capacity to identify climate risks and design adaptive strategies;
Diversified livelihood and strengthened food security for climate vulnerable poor households in target areas;
Increased resilience of natural systems that support livelihoods to climate change induced stresses.
This project is aligned with WFP Nepal Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2019-2023 Strategic Outcome 3. The job holder will work under the supervision of WFP Strategic Outcome Manager/Country Programme Coordinator, receiving guidance and regular feedback from Country Director and Head of Programme on work performed. S/he will work closely with the designated government officials in Ministry of Forest and Environment (MoFE).
JOB PURPOSE
To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet WFP Nepal Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2019-2023 operation needs.
Background:
WFP Nepal’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2019-2023 will be reviewed and approved by the WFP Executive Board in its session of November 2018 and it will become effective in January 2019. It aims to contribute to five Strategic Outcomes (SOs) that are aligned to five Strategic Results of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for Development). A total of eight Activities are planned to be implemented to achieve the contributions to the five SOs.
Under the Integrated Road Map (IRM), WFP has committed to a new way of working, linking not only all activities to the defined Strategic Outcomes, but also linking resources used for implementing the activities to the results achieved.
The five Strategic Outcomes (SO) are:
SO 1: affected populations in Nepal have timely access to adequate food and nutrition during and in the aftermath of natural disasters and/or other shocks.
SO 2: Food Insecure people in targeted areas have improved nutrition throughout the key stages of the life-cycle by 2025.
SO 3: Vulnerable communities in remote, food-insecure areas of Nepal have improved food security and resilience to climate and other shocks by 2030.
SO 4: The Government of Nepal has strengthened capabilities to provide essential food security services and respond to crises by 2023.
SO 5: Government efforts towards achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 are supported by inclusive and coherent policy frameworks across all spheres of government by 2023.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
S/he will have the overall responsibility to provide technical support to Ministry of Forest and Environment (MoFE) and facilitate the implementation of Adaptation Fund (AF) funded Project activities, and other climate change related interventions implemented in collaboration of MoFE and WFP. The job holder will work under the supervision of WFP Strategic Outcome Manager/Country Programme Coordinator, receiving guidance and regular feedback from Country Director and Head of Programme on work performed. S/he will work under the guidance of Joint-Secretary/Chief of Climate Change Management Division, MoFE, and work closely with Programme Manager assigned by MoFE, MoFE-Climate Change Section and project team members at Project Support Unit (PSU) in MoFE and support to National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) and coordinate among the key stakeholders. The key responsibilities include:
Technical and operational support:
Coordination and capacity strengthening support:
General Requirements:
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Masters/Advanced University degree in a relevant discipline: environmental science, climate change, agriculture, forestry, economics, social sciences, international development or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Knowledge & Skills:
Must have excellent command in MS office including various web-based tools/applications;
Nepali Typing skills and driving skills are added advantages.
Language: Excellent written and oral communication skills in Nepali and English.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
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DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
At least 4 years of relevant experience in project management/quality assurance and monitoring associated with climate change adaptation and mitigation and/or climate finance;
Demonstrated knowledge and working experiences with the government and international agencies’ system and procedures;
Managerial experience of climate change, food security, forestry and livelihoods development programmes;
Knowledge of National and International policies and strategies related to food security, agricultural development and climate change;
In depth knowledge of organization policies and procedures relating to project management;
Expertise and experience in climate change and relevant sectors such as energy, forestry, agriculture, water and cross-cutting issues such as gender, private sector etc;
Proven experience in partnership building and networking;
Excellent knowledge of and experience of result-based management (RBM) methodologies and tools (project and programme management, design, monitoring and evaluation) and report writing;
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team with proven interpersonal skills;
Experience of working in Karnali and other remote geographic areas of Nepal and ability to frequently visit the project sites.
Experience of working in donor funded project, for the Government of Nepal and UN is an asset.
How to Apply:
Only the candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit an online application by 04 October 2018.
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