DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS23 July 2025-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)
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ABOUT WFP
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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).
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage and oversee operational design and implementation of resilience-building programme in the camps and host communities. Expand resilience-building programme throughout the Cox’s Bazar district, with integration into the government social safety net programmes, DDP and other priorities through strengthening capacities of the government and local communities.
2. Develop a mid/long term resilience strategy in the camps and host communities by making synergies among existing cash-for-asset activities and initiating innovative approaches into one resilience-building programme.
3. Provide technical advice on new initiatives, in climate resilience programming including Forecast-based Financing, anticipatory action, climate risk insurance support for urban poor, and promotion of market linkages, with a seasonal livelihood programming lens, ensuring timely implementation of the initiatives
4. Design and implement market development and linkage strategies that support smallholder farmers, micro-enterprises, and value chain actors, which should be effectively linked to the camp market operated by WFP’s e-voucher partners.
5. Spearhead innovative approaches in resilience-building, including the use of digital technology, financial inclusion mechanisms, and adaptive social protection.
6. Ensure coherence and integration of resilience-building activities within WFP’s broader portfolio including the World Bank project, EPR, multiple engineering initiatives, an environment and energy initiative (SAFE PLUS).
7. Provide support and technical advice on the World Bank project as needed and closely coordinate with the World Bank project team to create synergies for resilience-building in the camps.
8. Lead and manage WFP’s engagement with key NGOs and partners; review proposals and provide technical feedback to improve their deliverables under a resilience-building programme. Build capacities of local NGO partners.
9. Lead, motivate and develop an effective resilience team to enable high performance. Advise and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise and coaching and mentoring to enhance the capacity of WFP staff.
10. Lead the development of standard operating procedures, adherence to FFA guidelines, for implementation of a resilience programme. Identify opportunities for WFP to contribute to the Government DDP and other key government policy priorities.
11. Support evidence-based decision-making through robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, ensuring gender, protection, and inclusion considerations are mainstreamed throughout the project cycle.
12. Manage and monitor resource allocation and budget utilization by the resilience team and ensure timely implementation and quality reports. Manage the preparation and timely dissemination of analytical and critical reports, lessons learned publications, and a variety of information products for internal or external use.
13. Lead on donor engagement, proposal development, and mobilization of resources for resilience programming in coordination with the management and relevant units
14. Represent WFP in resilience-focused coordination mechanisms, technical working groups, and high-level policy dialogues, which include, but not limited to, livelihood and skill development sector, shelter-camp coordination and camp management sector, and food security sector where relevant to the resilience activity portfolio.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION:
Education: Completion of Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) is required. Education in Agriculture, Environmental Science, International Development, Economics, Climate Science, Disaster Risk Management, or any other related field is preferable.
Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional experience in development and resilience-building programmes, humanitarian or any other relevant operations/programmes.
Language: Fluency (Level C) in spoken and written in English language.
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Head of Resilience)
Grade: CST II
Type of contract: International Consultancy
Duration: 6 Months
Duty Station: Cox's Bazar
Number of positions: 01
Date of Publication: 10 July 2025
Deadline of Application: 23 July 2025
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
• At least 5 years of experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of resilience programmes including climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and market-based interventions.
• Has deepened technical expertise on food and cash for assets climate adaptation strategies, anticipatory action, and sustainable livelihoods.
• Ability to design and implement innovative solutions in resilience programming.
• Demonstrated experience in policy engagement, government capacity strengthening, and strategic partnerships.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams, fostering innovation, and integrating resilience programming across sectors.
• Strong track record in developing, testing, and scaling innovative resilience solutions.
• Experience in mobilizing financial resources and developing project proposals.
• Experience in using digital tools and financial inclusion mechanisms to enhance resilience.
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