WFP seeks candidates of the Programme Associate (School Feeding Policy) (122592)

The World Food Programme’s (WFP’s) policy engagement and technical assistance in the area of School Feeding aims to support the Government of Indonesia in achieving the key development priorities outlined in the 2020-2024 National Mid-Term Development Plan (RPJMN). Specifically, WFP aims to support the Government of Indonesia in the following objectives:

Objective 1: Support the National Government in establishing a National School Feeding Platform, School Feeding Policy Framework and in developing a National School Feeding Strategy

Objective 2: Support the National Government to develop a Social and Behaviour Change Communication Strategy for school children and enhance government implementation capacity

Objective 3: Support the National Government capacity to continue the innovative School Feeding best practices model through Public-Private-Partnerships

Drawing on WFP’s global and regional expertise, the WFP Indonesia Country Office will continue to support the Government of Indonesia in the above areas. Under the overall guidance of the WFP Indonesia Country Representative/Director and Deputy Country Director, and direct supervision of the School Feeding unit manager, the incumbent will support the School Feeding unit in consulting with relevant stakeholders for the achievement of the above objectives.

 

Standard minimum qualifications

•    At least 5 years of professional experience in School Feeding.
• Contributed to implementation of programmes and experience in project management, resource mobilization and partnerships.
• Observed or assisted with policy discussions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, good drafting skills, and ability to work in a team.

Organizational context

These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or Head of Field Office.
At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Provide technical support towards the establishment of the School Feeding National Platform.
• Provide technical support for the processes of the School Feeding Policy Framework review, analysis and development of a new policy.
• Provide technical support for the development of a School Feeding National Strategy.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the Secretariat of the School Feeding National Platform (once established).
• Provide technical support to the development of a Social and Behaviour Change Communication Strategy for school children.
• Provide technical support towards private-sector- funded project implementation in designated areas.
• Provide technical support to districts implementing School Feeding on a case-by-case basis.
• Facilitate the organization of meetings between WFP staff and partners related to School Feeding.
• Support preparation of funding requests, concept notes and other documents for internal and external partners.

• Provide support to the preparation and timely submission of inputs for corporate reporting (including monthly WFP Country Briefs).
• Within the specific area of expertise, undertake data collection and analysis, prepare talking points, briefs and other relevant documents as needed.
• Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration and synergies of School Feeding-related activities.
• Perform any other related functions as applicable and requested.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
•  Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
•  Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
•  Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfil the needs of internal and external partners.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name	Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance	Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.
Broad Knowledge of Specialized Areas (School Feeding)	Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes.
Strategic Policy Engagement w/Government	Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

•  Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
•  Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
•  Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline of application submission: 10 June 2020