JOB TITLE:
PROGRAM POLICY OFFICER- NOC
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
FIXED TERM
UNIT/DIVISION:
PROGRAM POLICY DIVISION
DUTY STATION (City, Country):
UGANDA - ARUA
DURATION:
12 MONTHS
REPORTING LINE:
HEAD OF ARUA AREA OFFICE
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
WFP Uganda Country Office is assisting over 1.2 million beneficiaries under various program portfolio in the West Nile and Acholi Regions which fall under the responsibility of Arua Area Office. Among that number, 90% are refugees that are hosted and assisted by the Government of Uganda with support and close collaboration by the International Community, WFP being one of main frontline service delivery responsible Agency towards zero hunger.
The operations to reach the target beneficiaries and communities require resources, coordination efforts and dedication from both WFP Arua-based team as well as a regular support from the country office. Being an area office where at least 60% of all country office transactions are taking place, and the follow up that it entails, Arua office needs more support in human resources as a boost towards timely service delivery effectiveness and efficiency.
It is with the above background that a Program Policy Officer at NOC grade level is needed to reinforce the ground team in Arua, especially the daily operations management.
KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brief Description of Duties
- Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
- Lead the AO programme team and activities, solving operational issues and challenges as