Programme Policy Officer (Social Protection & Climate Resilience) at WFP April 2024

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