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JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term - NOA

UNIT/DIVISION: Programme

DUTY STATION: Quetta, Balochistan

DURATION: 12 months

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 September, 2024

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION: 9 October, 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals. 

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of qualified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

Terms and Condition

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

Job Purpose

To lead policy and programme activities in the areas of nutrition that effectively support WFP Balochistan’ s efforts to upscale nutrition in the province.

The Job holder will report to the Head of Nutrition to support planning and implementation of nutrition programmes in the province. They will be involved in a wide variety of nutrition programme activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity. At this level job holders are expected to contribute to performance of their unit and partners and to liaise with the teams across provinces and with additional guidance from the WFP Country Office in Islamabad.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

1. Support the Head of Nutrition in the provincial office in managing the implementation of quality nutrition programmes in all districts across the province, both for stunting prevention, maternal and adolescent nutrition, and for treatment of moderate acute malnutrition.

2. Working with the WFP Country Office team, contribute to the implementation of local wheat flour fortification through support to targeted chakkis;

3. Provide technical support to nutrition projects and activities in the province, supporting a coordinated approach with wider programmes/projects that complies with WFP standards and procedures.

4. Attend provincial or district level strategic consultations, contribute to discussions, exchange experiences, advocate and position WFP and identify areas of potential collaboration and partnerships wherever possible.

5. Working with the Head of Nutrition, support cooperating partners to monitor ongoing nutrition projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness, and efficiency, and highlight potential risks to the project delivery.

6. Support WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food assistance, and that daily operational issues are quickly resolved to prevent losses by contributing to the preparation of a risk management plan.

7. Work with the Head of Nutrition and the nutrition team to support the preparation of allocation plans to ensure timely preparation of agreements/ MOUs/ FLAs with all partners for quality delivery of services through transparent and competitive selection process.  Support the preparation of status and progress reports by providing information and background material for use in discussions and briefing sessions; Support the accurate and timely collection of inputs/ reports from the cooperating partners for M&E analysis and status reports.

8. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and provincial government to prepare for and respond to nutrition problems.

9. Support the Head of Nutrition to ensure that gender considerations are included in all plans and programmes and ensure that all partners are trained/briefed on issues around protection, accountability to affected populations and PSEA.

10. Any other tasks that are required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Advance University degree in Nutrition or public health OR first level university degree with additional 2 years of experience in the relevant field

Experience & Skills

• Minimum three years of professional and managerial experience in Nutrition, preferably some experience in Balochistan province, and in implementation of national /international development programmes. Preferably in an international organization and/or UN system.
• Experience working in public health/food security/ nutrition related activities; and in a team.
• Experience and knowledge of provincial government structure, functions and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Willingness to travel and work under difficult conditions.

Language

Fluency in English and Urdu language and any additional local language.