WFP Programme Policy Consultant CST II EPR Nexus

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing thousands of individuals dedicated to humanitarian efforts. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP has received recognition for its efforts, including being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 202

• The organization emphasizes a healthy and inclusive work environment, where employees are supported in their personal and professional development through various training and mentorship programs. WFP's mission is to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people worldwide, and it operates with core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion.

Job Overview:
The Programme Policy Consultant will play a crucial role in providing strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for WFP Burundi's Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR), humanitarian assistance, Nexus, Food Systems, and Resilience portfolio. This position is vital for ensuring effective preparedness for and response to emergencies and humanitarian crises, while also supporting the design and implementation of integrated humanitarian-development approaches that enhance resilience, food systems, and national capacities. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing emergency preparedness processes, leading humanitarian assistance programs, and ensuring that emergency interventions align with longer-term development outcomes and national priorities. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, and development partners, to strengthen program impact and support strategic positioning objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Emergency Preparedness and Response Leadership: Lead the coordination of Emergency Preparedness and Response activities within the Country Office, including risk monitoring, early warning, contingency planning, and readiness actions. Provide strategic leadership for humanitarian assistance programs targeting vulnerable populations and serve as Activity Manager for emergency response activities. Participate in inter-agency contingency planning and ensure compliance with corporate emergency preparedness standards.
• Nexus, Food Systems, and Resilience Leadership: Integrate humanitarian, development, and resilience approaches across WFP programs, supporting the Country Office's strategic positioning within national agendas. Lead the Food Systems portfolio and promote integrated approaches linking various outcomes.
• Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization: Engage with government institutions, UN agencies, and donors to mobilize resources for humanitarian and resilience programming. Develop concept notes and proposals to support strategic positioning objectives.
• Management and Leadership: Oversee the Emergency Preparedness, Nexus, Food Systems, and Resilience Unit, leading and developing staff while ensuring efficient utilization of program budgets.
• Programme Quality, Knowledge Management, and Technical Support: Provide technical advice across various programming areas, support the preparation of analytical reports, and contribute to capacity strengthening initiatives for staff and partners.
• Representation and External Engagement: Represent WFP in national and international forums related to emergency preparedness and resilience programming, contributing to WFP's visibility and strategic influence.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture, Food Systems, Social Sciences, Political Science, Engineering, or related fields. Fluency in English and French, both oral and written, is mandatory. Candidates should have at least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in relevant areas such as emergency preparedness, humanitarian assistance, and resilience programming. Demonstrated experience in managing emergency operations and engaging with government institutions and development partners is essential. Previous experience with WFP or another UN agency is advantageous.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in fields such as International Relations, Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture, Food Systems, Social Sciences, Political Science, Engineering, or other related disciplines is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of humanitarian assistance and development programming.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in areas related to emergency preparedness and response, humanitarian assistance, resilience programming, and food systems development. Experience in managing emergency operations and humanitarian programs, as well as engaging with government institutions and development partners, is essential. Familiarity with the humanitarian-development nexus and experience with International Financial Institutions or development financing mechanisms is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French is mandatory for this position, both in oral and written communication. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Bujumbura, Burundi, and reports to the Head of Programmes. The role is full-time and involves significant responsibilities in emergency preparedness and response, as well as in the integration of humanitarian and development approaches. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees for applications or recruitment processes, and all applications must be submitted through the online recruiting system.