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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disabality.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and working in 123 countries and territories. WFP is well known for its ability to deliver food assistance rapidly to people in need. To respond effectively in the challenging contexts in which WFP operates, staff require sound knowledge of the fundamentals of emergency and transition programming, as well as skills in specialized areas. WFP was the recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize awarded for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war.
The World Food Programmeโs engagement in the Philippines is constantly evolving. Initially commencing operations in the 1960s, WFP officially re-established its presence in 2006 to support the peace process in Mindanao, to provide life-saving food assistance in emergencies and to develop programmes to improve nutrition and the overall quality of life of people vulnerable to food insecurity. Since 1 March 2024, WFP has been implementing the 2024-2028 Country Strategic Plan (CSP) to support the Government of the Philippines in i) addressing food insecurity, ii) reducing malnutrition and iii) strengthening the resilience of vulnerable populations. In the CSP, WFP identified three outcomes and five main activities:
Strategic outcome 1: By 2028, communities exposed to shocks and stressors in the Philippines are better able to meet food, nutrition and other essential needs with inclusive and equitable emergency preparedness and response capacity at the national and local levels. Strategic outcome 2: By 2028, communities vulnerable to food and nutrition insecurity in the Philippines are more resilient and can better manage risks affecting human capital gains and food systems, inclusively and equitably. Strategic outcome 3: The Government and partners in the Philippines access WFP services that augment their interventions, upon request.Job Details JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (School Feeding) TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Appointment JOB GRADE: NO-A NO. OF OPENING(S): 1 DUTY STATION: Cotabato, Philippines CONTRACT DURATION: 12 months VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER: 832653 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 22 April 2024 DEADLINE OF APPLICATION: 06 May 2024 (11:59 pm) REMUNERATION: Approx. Php 110,000.00 per month
This position is open to Filipino nationals only.
WFP offers a competitive salary package, pension benefits, and a comprehensive medical insurance which can be extended to eligible dependents.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Government of the Philippines has an established School-based Feeding Programme (SBFP) and has signed on to the School Meals Coalition, being the first country in Asia-Pacific to do so. The SBFP aims to address undernutrition among Filipino children, where they are provided with nutritious meals for a period of not less than 120 days.
The programme is implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd) and Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) in the Philippines and aims to provide hot, nutritious meals to school children in public elementary and secondary schools across the country.
In recent years, there have been efforts and interest by the Government to expand and improve school feeding programmes in the Philippines, including introduction of the home-grown school feeding model (HGSF).
To support the Governmentโs vision and commitment to the School Meals Coalition in adopting the HGSF programme in the country, WFP is providing technical assistance through evidence generation and advocacy to amend policies, enhance programme design, and build capacity of partners. WFP jointly with the Government is planning to launch a five-year project aimed at further enhancing and elaborating a HGSF implementation model, generating evidence and establishing groundwork on how to create sustainable and scalable programmes.
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Integrated Resilience and technical guidance from the Country Office School Feeding Unit, the Programme Policy Officer (PPO) shall provide technical expertise and support in the development and implementation of school meals policies, guidelines, and programs based on WFP's global best practices and standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Within the assigned unit and delegated authority, the Programme Policy Officer (School Feeding) will be responsible for the following duties:
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Advanced University degree (Master's or Doctorate) in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Education, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance.
EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
LANGUAGE: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Filipino; Knowledge on the local language in BARRM is desirable.
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
โข Leading by example with integrity,
โข Driving results and delivering on commitments,
โข Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
โข Applying strategic thinking,
โข Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Request for Disability-related Reasonable Accommodations
It is essential for WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team through global.inclusion@wfp.org.
A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
The above emails are only to be used for any disability-related accessibility requirements and not for sending the application itself. Due to the volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered formal applications and will not receive a reply from WFP.
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFPโs standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
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