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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Country Strategic Plans (CSPs) include WFP’s entire portfolio of humanitarian and development activities in a country. CSPs are evidence-based and planned from strategic perspectives towards medium- and long-term horizons that strongly link to nationally defined sustainable development goals (SDGs) targets, maximizing WFP’s overall contribution to national efforts to achieve the SDGs. The strategic focus and operations of WFP’s Country Offices are guided by the WFP Strategic Plan 2022-2025.

In the context of United Nations Development System Reform, the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) has become the central governing and management document for all UN development activities including related elements in CSPs, while the Humanitarian Response Plan continues to guide humanitarian operations. WFP’s engagement in country strategic planning activities starts at the early stages of UNSDCF planning, with the Common Country Analysis (CCA), to ensure all CSPs are fully aligned with the UNSDCF both in terms of content and cycle.

WFP Programme Cycle Management Unit and Programme Staffing Coordinators’ Office jointly launched the Global Roster of Country Strategic Planning Consultants in 2022 in close cooperation with all Regional Bureaux, aiming to enable Regional Bureaux and Country Offices access to the qualified candidates who are to be deployed and provide on-demand support in a timely manner either in person or remotely at various stages of the CSP formulation processes.

Moving forward, various Country Offices are expected to request support to conduct country strategic planning activities in the coming years. The CSP global roster will be expanded with new enrolment of qualified WFP CST level I and II consultants with relevant experience in this role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Country Office management, and in close coordination with Regional Bureau and Headquarters’ Programme Cycle Management teams, the Country Strategic Planning Consultant will perform part or all the following tasks:

1. CCA/UNSDCF: Support the Country Office’s inter-agency engagement around the CCA/UNSDCF process at country level with focus on WFP’s role and contributions to the CCA workstreams and UNSDCF results groups.
2. CSP design/development: Assist and guide the Country Office in the design and development of the CSP strategic orientation, in accordance with WFP’s Policy on Country Strategic Plans and informed by the CCA and UNSDCF priorities.
3. CSP narrative: Support the Country Office to prepare and submit the full CSP package for timely review and approval.

More detailed job responsibilities, accountabilities and deliverables are indicated in the Terms of Reference.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• For CST I – University Degree in one or more of the following disciplines: political sciences, economics, agriculture, international affairs, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development or humanitarian assistance.
• For CST II – Advanced University Degree or University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: political sciences, economics, agriculture, international affairs, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development or humanitarian assistance.

Experience:

• For CST I – At least three years post graduate, progressively responsible international and national experience in the fields of goal oriented/strategic planning, organizational change management, inter-agency coordination, programme re-orientation, policy development, etc.
• For CST II- At least five years of post graduate, progressively responsible international and national experience in the fields of goal oriented/strategic planning, organizational change management, inter-agency coordination, programme re-orientation, policy development, etc.
• Specific experience in strategy formulation, programme / project life cycle management and results-based management in a large multicultural institution in the field or headquarters is an asset.
• Experience with WFP in CSP formulation or with other UN agencies on development of the equivalent country programme document is a strong asset.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to plan and lead on the coordination and development of the CSP/country programme documents, adhering to multiple deadlines and liaising with various stakeholders;
• Ability to translate into the CSP narrative an understanding of programme strategy principles underpinned by relevant, effective, and context specific approaches;
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English required to draft the CSP narrative, combined with solid analytical and research skills;
• Ability to communicate and advocate WFP projects and operations to counterparts including Government and UN partners, clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Good understanding of project lifecycle, humanitarian principles and tools, programmes and transfer modalities; General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures;
• General knowledge of the UN Development System Reform;
• Good interpersonal skills, teamwork spirit and ability to work in multicultural settings.

LANGUAGES

Proficiency/level C of English (excellent written and oral communications skills) is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language/WFP’s working language would be highly desirable.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.
• This vacancy announcement is for a “call for interest” for consultants with expertise on WFP’s country strategic planning (CSP) formulation or with other UN agencies on development of the equivalent country programme document as well as the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
• THE ROSTER WILL HAVE A VALIDITY OF TWO YEARS. During this period shortlisted candidates may receive one or multiple requests for interviews for a position as Country Strategic Planning Consultant.
• INCLUSION IN THE ROSTER DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANY FUTURE CONTRACTUAL RELATION WITH WFP. Candidates who will be placed in the roster will not be considered by WFP on a retainer or waiting contract with the Organization.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for applications: 4 September 2023

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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 WFP’s 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

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.