Position Title
Programme policy Officer (Emergency)
Grade
CST/II
Contract Type
Regular Consultant
Duration
11 months
Unit
Programme
Duty Station/Country
Antananarivo - Madagascar
Opening date
Le 23 April 2024
Closing date
Le 06 May 2024
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The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting global hunger. WFP's mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. Every day, WFP works around the world to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, especially women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
WFP'S MANDATE AND INTERVENTIONS IN MADAGASCAR
In Madagascar, WFP is supporting the government's efforts through an assistance strategy to respond to the humanitarian emergency, strengthen community resilience and support sustainable development efforts. In collaboration with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and UN system partners, WFP, organizes cash or in-kind transfers to meet the food needs of families affected by climatic hazards, provides school meals that promote access to education for girls and boys, supports the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, and provides technical and financial support to groups of small agricultural producers to improve their production and access to the market.
WFP also provides the air transport service, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective transport for humanitarian and development actors to other parts of Madagascar.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Madagascar is a low-income country with an estimated population of 26 million. With a gross domestic product per capita of USD 422, the country is ranked 164 out of 189 on the Human Development Index. Almost 70 percent of the population lives on less than USD 1.90 a day. Five million people are affected by recurring natural disasters, including cyclones, floods, and droughts. The 2018 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey showed that the rate of acute malnutrition is 6 percent, and the rate of chronic malnutrition is 42 percent, placing Madagascar as the 10th worst country affected by stunting in the world.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the Emergency Programme Policy Officer will be responsible for the Emergency & Preparedness response activities in the Country following the lean season and cyclonic response. This will be done by providing strategic and operational planning, leadership and technical guidance to staff and other teams for distribution planning, beneficiary management, supervision and effective coordination.
The position is based in Antananarivo, Country Office, Madagascar, with frequent visits to the field.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
To provide expert advice, analysis, and substantial contributions to emergency response operations in Madagascar CO and manage field emergency operations to ensure an effective response in terms of food assistance and/or service provision requirements. The incumbent is expected to deploy on a no-regrets basis to humanitarian emergencies on short notice in support of RBs/COs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities:
Emergency Coordination
- Take a leading and collaborative role in coordinating the emergency response in direct support to the Head of Programme and Management.
- Lead cross-functional analysis, including context analysis to inform emergency preparedness and response.
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination at the appropriate level and convene the counterparts from various technical/functional areas to ensure that emergency preparedness and response is delivered in a coherent, integrated, and efficient manner.