DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS28 February 2025-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon)
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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).
JOB PURPOSE:
WFP seeks a Programme Policy Officer (Emergency Preparedness and Response/ EPR) to manage emergency preparedness and response in WFP internal and inter-agency activities. This requires development WFP EPR package and contribute inter-agency response plan package including SOPs and MPAs.
The position will be based in Nay Pyi Taw, with regular travel to operational areas as needed.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Under overall management of Head of Crisis Response, the Programme Policy Officer (EPR) will report to the Sr. Programme Policy Officer (EPR).
Coordinate with RBB EPR units and cross-functional teams early in the first quarter to ensure the Emergency Preparedness Checklist (EPC) is ready before the cyclone and flood season.
Schedule and conduct after-action reviews or lessons-learned workshops promptly after each emergency response. Document recommendations and develop a follow-up action plan.
Develop and regularly update SOPs and technical guidelines for natural disaster responses, ensuring they are easily accessible to all team members.
Collaborate with the RAM team to monitor monsoon forecasts. Share early warning information with field offices to prepare for potential emergencies.
As the targeting focal point, work closely with RAM units and field offices to implement and support targeting and prioritization processes.
Be prepared to conduct rapid needs assessments and MIRA in response to specific disaster events, coordinating with inter-agency partners as needed.
Actively participate in the Anticipatory Action Technical Core Group, contributing to discussions and decisions.
Represent WFP Myanmar in the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group, advocating for effective disaster risk reduction strategies.
Support workshops and training on humanitarian access and frontline negotiation. Monitor and report on access issues in operational areas.
Lead emergency response efforts, coordinating with local authorities and partners, conducting rapid assessments, and managing delivery and distribution.
Provide any additional support required for crisis response activities.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
Operational experience in emergency preparedness and response with WFP is desired.
Operational experience in project cycle management especially food security related activities.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Educations: Advanced University degree in Disaster Management, International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of postgraduate professional experience on programme implementation and project management.
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