Organization: World Food Programme
Country: Panama
Closing date: 08 Mar 2017
Position: Country Strategic Planning Consultant
Unit: Regional Bureau Panama Programme Unit
Based in: Panama City
Type of Contract: International Consultancy
Duration: 10 Months
Timeline: March – December 2017
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
This position is based in WFP’s Regional Bureau in Panama, within the Programme Unit.
The job holder will have a Programme Policy Officer profile and will report to the Senior Regional Programme and Policy Advisor (Head of Programme)
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide support to the implementation of WFPs Integrated Road Map (IRM), which comprises: (1) the WFP Strategic Plan (2017-2021), (2) the policy on Country Strategic Plans, (3) the Financial Framework Review and (4) the Corporate Results Framework. Together these four pillars will allow the organization to design and deliver coherent portfolios, instead of a project-based approach. Under this new approach, Country Offices will be better positioned to support the countries in which WFP operates through an increased emphasis on maximizing and measuring results within country strategic plans.
The consultancy will focus on providing support to Country Offices in the implrmentation of the IRM and in particular the transition to the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) frameworks aiming to outline WFPs contribution to achieving zero hunger at a country level.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Working within the Regional Bureau Panama (RBP) Programme Unit, coordinate Interim CSP and CSP formulation efforts between Country Offices, RBP and Headquarters (HQ);
- Contribute towards the design of consultative workshops tools and approaches tailored to each CO, building on best practices from around the region and globally;
- Support COs in the facilitation and conducting of all CSP formulation consultative workshops;
- Coordinate CSP formulation mission team composition (RB and HQ staff) and scheduling;
- Facilitate communication throughout the region and with HQ as well as documentation of best practices in the design of CSPs and Interim CSPs. Ensure corporate guidance is disseminated to relevant COs;
- Provide post CSP formulation mission support in finalizing CSP strategic concept notes and support the revision of eventual CSP documents. Provide backstopping in the consolidation of RB feedback and coordination with COs on concept note and full CSP drafts;
- In coordination with COs, RB technical staff and HQ identify opportunities for complementary technical support missions aiming to inform CSP development (e.g. capacity strengthening workshops) and support their planning and implementation;
- Support RB inputs into the corporate Project Review Process;
- Manage and track funds related to CSP formulation allocated to COs and RB and provide regular analysis and updates;
- Track all CO progress towards their specific critical pathways; and
- Others as required.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Has gained experience in designing and implementing food assistance programmes.
- Has a good understanding of project cycle management, including M&E.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and management decisions.
- Experience in facilitating workshops and consultations.
- Has a good understanding of the LAC context and WFP’s work in Middle Income Countries. Experience in other regions/contexts is desirable.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
- Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of Spanish. Desirable: Fluency (level C) in Spanish and Intermediate knowledge (level B) in French.
- Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-graduate relevant professional experience. Previous experience with WFP or another organization working on food security or development issues in the region is desirable.
How to apply:
Application Procedures:
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