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Programme Policy Officer (School Meals Programme)

World Food Programme
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2018-01-02 Deadline: 2018-01-11
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Public Health, Social Sciences or other field relevant
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Programme Policy Officer (School Meals Programme), NO-A

Contract Type : Fixed Term (FT)
Grade : NO-A
Contract Duration :1 year (Renewable)
Duty Station : Kathmandu, Nepal
Nationality : Nepalese only

Since 1974, WFP has been using this approach to support the Government of Nepal with the  provision of School Meals (SM) in food insecure districts of Far and Mid West Nepal.  School Meals Programme is recognized as a key component of the School Sector Reform Programme (SSRP), a policy framework for improving the overall education system, and a crucial strategy to increase access to school. The SMP is also included in the action plan to reach out of school children and is considered to be a critical intervention of the 2010 “National Framework for Child-Friendly Schools.”

Starting in 2015, WFP’s SMP expands on equity and access objectives to also integrate interventions that focus on improving the quality of education in schools. In addition to provision of school meals, complementary interventions are being implemented to work towards a more holistic approach, which include water, sanitation and hygiene activities (WASH), literacy programmes such as early grade reading (EGR), digital learning activities, and infrastructure development.

WFP’s is seeking to hire a committed, innovative and experienced School Meals Programme Officer to join the Education Support Unit.  The Programme Officer will manage the school meals component of WFP’s education portfolio and in advancing School Health and Nutrition agenda with the overarching aim of improving nutrition sensitive school meals programmes in Nepal. The incumbent will report to the Head of Education Support Unit, under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Programme.

General Requirements:

  • Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Public Health, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses;
  • Language: National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources  to inform programme strategies and development;
  • Ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring; and
  • Ability to develop thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali;
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; and
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

  • Has eight plus years of working experience and at least 5 year working in school health and nutrition and/or public health;
  • Expertise in both nutrition and/or agriculture supply chain development;
  • Experience working in partnership with UN, NGOs, government and civil society;

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Organization Summary

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu
Organization Size 1-10
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