Programme Policy Officer – Head of Resilience, Food Systems and Climate

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an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer – Head of Resilience, Food Systems and Climate TYPE AND LEVEL OF CONTRACT: CST II UNIT/DIVISION: Programme DUTY STATION (City, Country): Jerusalem, Palestine Duration: 2 months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The situation in Palestine, particularly the recent humanitarian crisis in Gaza, underscores the urgency and importance of WFP’s work in address hunger in both the short term, as well as on the road of recovery and for ongoing development-leaning programming. The region faces unique challenges that exacerbate food insecurity and hinder development, including political instability, economic constraints, and environmental factors. In Gaza, the humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly, leading to a heightened need for appropriate planning for recovery of resilient food systems and comprehensive climate action – alongside the triple nexus. Moreover, in the West Bank strong efforts are required to build longer term resilience of both assisted populations, in addition to the food system as an entry point for livelihoods. WFP’s strategy aims to address these challenges by strengthening partnerships, fostering innovation, and supporting the implementation of programmes that contribute to sustainable development and resilience building. The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the strategy for resilience, food systems, and climate action in Palestine. This pivotal role involves managing the operationalization of these strategies amidst significant scale-up efforts and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will coordinate resilience, Food system and climate programming, ensure compliance with corporate and donor requirements, and oversee the strategic scale-up of national fortification and nutritious food value chains. Additionally, the role requires providing technical and program guidance, promoting social protection linkages, and supporting the development of Country Strategic Plans, in line with the current CSP (2023-2028). This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact through fostering new innovative partnerships, joining UN wide efforts for early recovery in Gaza and the West Bank, , supporting resource mobilization, and designing innovative program strategies for livelihood and resilience building. The successful candidate will liaise with various stakeholders, including regional bureaus, headquarters units, NGOs, and the private sector, to enhance WFP's mission in Palestine. We are looking for a leader who can navigate the complexities of urban and peri-urban areas, conflict-sensitive programming and is committed to fostering learning and capacity development at the national level. Join us in our mission to fight hunger and build resilience among the communities we serve. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Manage the World Food Programme's (WFP) strategy for resilience, food systems, and climate action in Palestine, including its operationalization amid significant scale-up efforts, while leading a team. 2. Support the coordination of appropriate resilience, food systems and climate programming in Palestine by identifying, reviewing, and mapping key experiences, lessons, comparative advantages, and opportunities at the field level. 3. Implement WFPs corporate approach to resilience building, contextualized to Palestine, with a view to implement integrated, risk informed resilience programming 4. Provide technical and program guidance to staff and NGO Cooperating Partners (CPs) on operationalizing resilience building programme and bring it to scale at implementation level, with a special focus on climate resilient agriculture, Vocational Training (FFT), Smallholder Market Support (SAMS), and other types of livelihood recovery and enhancement, including in urban settings. Clarify and interpret available policies, guidance, and tools. 5. Manage and oversee the strategic scale-up of national fortification and nutritious food value chains, engaging with the private sector. This position may also provide coverage and support for a food-systems approach in other linked programmatic areas if required. 6. Promote linkages between livelihoods and future national social protection where appropriate, supporting the conceptualization, development, and institutionalization of productive safety net approaches. 7. Encourage the integration of principles related to social protection, nutrition, gender, and conflict-sensitive programming throughout the design, planning, and implementation stages. 8. Undertake technical assistance missions to support field-level initiatives and the implementation of WFP tools and guidance. 9. Manage the country-level implementation of the relevant assessments. 10. Support learning and the cross-fertilization of experiences across the country and in the region, building on achievements and results. This includes documenting good practices, lessons learned, success stories, and developing relevant guidance materials. 11. Contribute to and support strategic reflection at the country level and the development of Country Strategic Plans, along with associated programs and activities. 12. Aid in the design and implementation of capacity development initiatives at the national level to enhance WFP staff, partners' and governments ability to develop strategies and programs supporting livelihoods and resilience building. 13. Strengthen regional interagency collaboration and partnerships with NGOs, the private sector, and other relevant actors in the policy and program spheres to advance innovative program strategies for livelihood and resilience building in Palestine. 14. Support resource mobilization efforts for livelihoods, resilience building, climate action, food and nutrition security, including formulating targeted concept notes for innovative program ideas. 15. Liaise with relevant regional bureau and headquarters units regarding the development and adaptation of guidance materials and tools, for example, in relation to urban and conflict-sensitive aspects, ensuring that experiences, visions, and concerns are adequately reflected. 16. Any other assigned duty. DELIVERABLES: 1. Finalised Resilience strategy for the West Bank, and associated implementation plan; 2. Updated partner engagement plan to include engagement with line Ministries, Cooperating Partners and donor resource mobilization options. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:
Advanced university degree in political/social sciences, international development, development economics, or related fields or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience required.
• Exposure to humanitarian and/or development fields.
• Relevant field experience in implementing technical programs related to resilience, food systems, livelihoods, climate action etc. how they relate to hunger and food security, and sustainable development.
• Relevant policy and strategy experience in providing input into policy discussion and decisions. Knowledge &

Skills:
• Knowledge of major humanitarian and development challenges and issues, specifically strategies and/or policies at global/regional/national level for building resilience and developing livelihoods.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, preparedness planning, early warning, and emergency response.
• Strong teamwork and coordination capacities.
• Understanding of donor policies, strategies, and programmes priorities in relation to resilience building.
• Proven ability and experience in the development of interagency networks, partnerships, strategies and communications initiatives. Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of Arabic will be an asset. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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