Global Programme Development Officer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Programme Policy Officer to provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

The successful candidate will contribute towards the development of joint action plans with DWA for implementing Vulnerable Women Benefit (VWB) programme in line with approved policy documents, SOP and directives.

About Us

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

We offer an attractive compensation package and a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

Our vision is one of diverse, committed, skilled and high-performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity and Inclusion).

• Contribute towards the development of joint action plans with DWA for implementing Vulnerable Women Benefit (VWB) programme in line with approved policy documents, SOP and directives.
• Provide project management support to design and pilot Vulnerable Women Benefit (VWB) programme implementation in urban areas in collaboration with DWA, Development Partners and WFP sub office including the financial inclusion and shock responsive components.
• Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained in line with MIS.
• Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support Govt in the development of policies, programmes and scaling up the VWB programme.
• 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.
• Liaise with internal and external counterparts i.e. IMED, planning commission, GED, ERD, MOWCA DWA, MSW, private sector through different progress review meeting and capture findings for further readjustment to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.
• Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
• Support and identify gaps in capacity of relevant stakeholders for effective implementation of the programme and develop capacity development plans accordingly.
• Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.

Education: 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.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

Experience: At least 5 years of solid and responsible work experience with humanitarian or development sector; a minimum of 3 years of professional relevant working experience in programme.

We celebrate and embrace diversity and are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

We offer career advancement opportunities and a range of training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.

You will have the opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

This position is based in Dhaka and reports to Programme Policy Officer NOB.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of solid and responsible work experience with humanitarian or development sector; a minimum of 3 years of professional relevant working experience in programme.