Programme Policy Officer (Social Protection & Climate Resilience) – WFP

JOB PURPOSE

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Key responsibilities include:

– Support efforts to design and implement integrated approaches to anticipatory action and shock-responsive social protection.

– Work closely with local government, communities, and other stakeholders for programme implementation, including through representing WFP in multi-stakeholder coordination platforms.

– Support the implementation of guidelines and protocols for cash-based transfers through the national social protection system.

– Support the implementation of innovative digital solutions for national beneficiary data management and payment systems.

– Provide technical assistance to Local Government Authorities and other relevant stakeholders for operationalizing horizontal and vertical expansion modalities.

– Support overall project management, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.

– Coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems, ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.

– 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.

– Assist with coordination, management, and oversight of additional WFP project activities in regions covered by the Arusha office, including the implementation of climate smart public works and livelihoods activities.

– Any other duties, as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced technical knowledge on shock responsive social protection and cash-based transfers
• Capacity to translate operational knowledge and expertise into systems building for government
• Advanced project management, analytic, advocacy and communication skills
• Strong skills of collaboration and partnerships-building

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience working on social protection and/or climate resilience programmes. Experience working with Tanzanian government ministries on Social Protection and Disaster Management programmes is a distinct advantage.
• At least 5 years of proven ability to lead coordination of partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
• Has taken leadership of implementing programmes.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only Tanzanian Nationals should apply for this role.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.