National Programme Policy Officer (NOA) Qamishly

Job Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSAll applications should be receivedno later than 29th of March 2022CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATIONEligibility:This position is open to Syrian or Syrian/Palestinian nationalsContract Type:Fixed TermContract Duration:12 monthsDuty Station:QamishlyNumber of required employees:1ABOUT WFPTheUnited Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. 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 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger globally, including its work during the coronavirus pandemic.In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThe National Programme Policy Officer (PPO) will work in Al-Qamishly Field Office and in collaboration with the other units of WFP. The PPO report to the Head of Programme or the designate. The PPO will be responsible for the completion of a range of specialized and/or standardized processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. He should be able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff. The PPO should work under minimum supervision, perform basic analyses and compile reports to support information consistency and smooth implementation of programmes/projects.OBJECTIVESTo provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needsand perform specialized/standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packagesKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Programme Policy Officer/Head of the Programme and overall supervision of the Head of Qamishli Field Office, the Programme Policy Officer, and within delegated authority, will be responsible for the following duties:1.Contribute towards the development of a limited number of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.2.Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.3.Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.4.Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities.5.Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.6.Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.7.Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.8.Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g., through project management support of learning initiatives.9.Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.10.Other as required.

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