DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS19 May 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Lagos)
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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.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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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).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The World Food Programme (WFP) Nigeria is currently implementing its second-generation Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2023–2027. Under Strategic Outcome 3, the CSP aims to enhance sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable populations and smallholder farmers through a food systems strengthening approach.
As part of this effort, WFP Nigeria has developed a food systems strategy, \"Out of Conflict into Solutions,\" which aligns with the Nigerian government’s priority agenda of boosting agriculture and achieving food security. This strategy is also in line with the State Action Plans for Durable Solutions to displacement in Northeast Nigeria.
Within this strategic framework, WFP Nigeria is implementing a joint project in partnership with UNICEF, funded by KfW/BMZ. This project focuses on improving nutrition, strengthening livelihoods, and fostering social cohesion. The livelihoods component of the project presents a critical opportunity to invest in high-impact, area-based sustainable livelihood solutions for targeted communities in Northeast Nigeria.
This consultancy aims to strengthen WFP quality and timely implementation of resilience and livelihoods programming in the target regions. Specifically, the Programme Policy Officer (Resilience/Livelihoods expert) will provide operational and technical leadership and oversight for implementing of resilience and livelihoods programming to ensure quality programming delivery and long-term sustainability.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
REPORTING
The role reports to the HOP (AO) and provides technical and operational oversight to the Resilience teams in the Area Office and Sub Office.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
University Masters/ BSC degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Agricultural engineering, or other field relevant to food security and livelihood, with a demonstrated focus/interest on rural livelihoods.
Experience:
10 years of relevant work experience in Natural Resource Management, Integrated Watershed Planning, Dryland Agriculture and Rural Development, Social Protection and Food Security and Nutrition
Knowledge & Skills:
Exposure to and experience with water works and infrastructure implementation, agriculture and livestock, watershed management, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development, Social Protection and planning, participatory approaches and community-led change projects, food security, nutrition programmes and safety nets desirable.
Exposure to and experience with food security, nutrition programmes and safety nets are desirable.
Languages:
Fluency (level B) in English language is required.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
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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
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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.