Head of Programme

The Head of Programme is responsible for designing and managing programmes of moderate size or complexity to meet food assistance needs, contributing to policy formulation, and providing technical advice on programme strategy and implementation. The role involves managing teams, supporting government and partners, and ensuring effective programme delivery in line with WFP policies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to formulation of WFP-wide programme policies in line with organisational strategy and field realities.
• Translate programme policy into Regional/Country level practices and develop programme guidance and implementation modalities.
• Provide advice and support to Country Offices on moderately complex issues ensuring consistency with WFP policies and Executive Board decisions.
• Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on programme and policy issues including assessment, analysis, and development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
• Assist governments and partners in identifying food assistance opportunities and support planning and implementation of food assistance programmes.
• Establish and maintain operational partnerships to improve assistance packages and support advocacy work.
• Enhance WFP’s leadership status in relevant forums through participation, briefings, and information products.
• Manage operational research and evidence building relevant to food assistance.
• Prepare and disseminate analytical reports, publications, and information products for internal or external use.
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for WFP projects and follow up on resource situations including commodity and cash availability.
• Advise and support development of functional training to enhance capacity of WFP staff and partners.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
• Ensure best use of assigned financial resources within a moderate budget.
• Contribute to Country Office Emergency Preparedness including early warning, risk analysis, and contingency planning.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, 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.
• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).
• Experience working across the Program portfolio including VAM/Nutrition.
• Experience leading a Sub Office or a small country/area office programme team or a component of a country office programme portfolio.
• Experience engaging in policy discussions and providing input into policy decisions.

Skills

• Programme Design
• Programme Management
• Food Assistance Programming
• VAM Analysis
• Nutrition Programming
• Policy Formulation Support
• Policy Engagement
• Technical Advice
• Team Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Government Liaison
• Programme Implementation
• International Development
• English Language Proficiency
• Second UN Language Proficiency

Languages

English, Spanish