Programme Policy Officer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 December :59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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ABOUT WFP

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.

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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).

To plan and manage field operations to ensure the effective and efficient. Deployment of WFP's food assistance & other programmes and use of allocated resources and government capacity-strengthening activities.

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

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Cox's Bazar Area Office, the Programme Policy Officer (Head of Field Office, Bhasan Char) will be responsible for the following duties.

1. Operational Oversight and Strategic Alignment: Plan, coordinate, and manage WFP's operations in Bhasan Char, ensuring CSP (Country Strategic Plan) activities align with strategic priorities. Oversee integrated programmes including GFA (Group Food Assistance), Nutrition, School Feeding, Livelihoods, and common services such as Supply Chain, IT, Security, and UN (United Nations) Accommodation.

2. Leadership, Safety, and Financial Management: Supervise field office staff with strong leadership and capacity building; ensure safety and security of personnel and assets in coordination with UNDSS; manage petty cash accounts in compliance with WFP rules and procedures.

3. Programme Implementation and Delivery: Lead and support WFP's food distribution, nutrition, school feeding, and resilience activities on Bhasan Char, ensuring quality, accountability, and timely service to beneficiaries.

4. Monitoring, Reporting, and Coordination: Conduct regular site visits, collaborate with partners to resolve operational challenges, ensure robust data systems and reporting mechanisms, and submit timely, evidence-based reports to the Area and Country Offices.

5. Logistics and Operational Integration: Coordinate with logistics and supply chain units for efficient handling and delivery of food and cash-based transfers; participate in weekly Cox's Bazar Area Office and Country Office meetings for operational updates.

6. Representation and Stakeholder Engagement: Represent WFP in Bhasan Char and maintain strong relationships with government counterparts (RRRC, Navy, NSI, law enforcement), UN agencies, sectors, cooperating partners, and NGOs to support coordinated humanitarian efforts.

7. Partnership and Coordination Leadership: Lead field-level coordination among actors, manage strategic partnerships to enhance WFP's operational efficiency and coverage, and actively participate in inter-agency meetings, joint missions, and donor visits to promote collaboration and accountability.

8. Contingency Planning and Situational Awareness: Maintain updated awareness of the Bhasan Char context and develop contingency and emergency response plans tailored to potential risks and scenarios.

9. Emergency Coordination and Reporting: Coordinate preparedness and response activities—including food and cash distributions—with government and partners; prepare and share timely situation reports during emergencies or security incidents.

10. Capacity Building and Logistics Integration: Strengthen emergency response capacity through staff and partner training and ensure close coordination with logistics and relevant teams for rapid deployment during crises.

11. Capacity Building and Cross-Cutting Integration: Strengthen the technical capacities of WFP staff, cooperating partners, and local authorities through training on programme standards, food safety, monitoring, and reporting; actively engage in learning initiatives and field trainings; and promote the integration of gender, protection, and environmental sustainability into programme delivery.

12. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all field operations adhere to WFP's internal controls, compliance standards, and risk management frameworks.

13. Partner Oversight and Issue Resolution: Monitor cooperating partners' performance for accountability and transparency, take corrective actions when irregularities arise, and report significant issues to supervisors and relevant units.

14. Perform any other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION:

Education: Completion of Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) is required. Education in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, Public Health or any other relevant field is preferable.

Experience: Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant and professional experience (Managerial/Supervisory) in handling Complex Programmes in a field office related to Emergency, Food Assistance, Livelihood or in any other relevant fields.

Language: Fluency (Level C) in spoken and written in English language.

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Head of Field Office, Bhasan Char)

Grade: CST II

Type of contract: International Consultancy

Duration: 06 Months

Duty Station: Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Number of positions: 01

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.

This vacancy announcement is only for International Professionals.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

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

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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