Programme Policy Officer – Enabled Government and Partner Programmes (Strategic Outcome 3 Manager) CST I

excerpts from the official posting

The Country Office therefore seeks an experienced Programme Policy Officer to provide strategic leadership for its Government Capacity Strengthening and National Systems portfolio under SO3. The incumbent will lead WFP's engagement with government institutions and development partners, guide the design and…

Main responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for SO3, leading WFP's engagement with government institutions to strengthen national systems and programmes, while positioning WFP as a…
• Lead institutional capacity assessments and oversee the design and implementation of government-owned capacity-strengthening strategies, ensuring strengthened…
• Provide strategic and technical oversight for WFP's support to the National School Meals Programme, including policy and institutional strengthening, SABER-informed…
• Lead WFP's technical support to national social protection and safety-net systems, including social registries, targeting systems, programme delivery mechanisms…

Profile

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, Public and Social Policy, Public Administration, Economics, International Development, or a related…
• At least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in international development, programme policy, government capacity strengthening…
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and technical assistance to government institutions, including institutional capacity assessments, policy support…