Programme Policy Officer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

25 September :59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the 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.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

The objective of this assignment is to provide technical expertise to IDRA (The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority ) by identifying policy gaps and supporting the drafting of a National Insurance Policy framework that promotes inclusive, resilient, and sustainable insurance systems in Bangladesh.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

The National Insurance Policy Specialist will work in close collaboration with IDRA, technical staff, and other relevant stakeholders under the close supervision of the IRM leadership at WFP. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Review existing insurance policies, strategies, and regulatory instruments in Bangladesh and identify gaps and inconsistencies.

2. Identify barriers in the policy framework with respect to global standards and best practices.

3. Consult with government agencies, private sector insurers, development partners, and civil society to gather inputs on policy priorities.

4. Facilitate technical meetings/workshops for consensus building for government departments, ministries, insurance companies, and technical agencies.

5. Provide technical inputs for the drafting of the National Insurance Policy, ensuring alignment with national strategies (SDGs, Delta Plan, Disaster Risk Financing strategies, etc.).

6. Recommend measures to enhance inclusivity (gender, vulnerable groups), innovation (digital finance, parametric insurance), and sustainability.

7. Build the capacity of IDRA staff through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and technical guidance on international good practices.

8. Develop practical tools and recommendations for implementation and monitoring of the new policy.

9. Perform any other task as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Completion of Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) is required. Education in Finance, Environmental Science, Disaster Management, Social Sciences or any relevant field is preferable.
Experience: At least 7 years of experience, including 4 years of Professional Experience (Managerial/Supervisory) in relevant field activities or projects that involve Risk Financing Interventions for Resilience Building, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. Within these 4 years of professional experience, a minimum of 3 years of experience must be after postgraduation.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (National Consultant-Insurance, seconded to IDRA)
Grade: SSA9
Type of contract: Special Service Agreement
Duration: 3 Months (45 working days)
Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01
 
This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
 
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance. 
 
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

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• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

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