Programme Policy Officer (JRP Global Coordinator)

Overview

The Programme Policy Officer (JRP Global Coordinator) will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in the design, management, and coordination of a joint resilience programme, addressing food security, livelihoods, social services, social cohesion, and family planning.

Tasks Summary

Lead the coordination and strategic direction of the multi-year resilience programme.
Oversee program implementation, foster collaboration among agencies, and ensure effective resource mobilization.
Drive the technical design, development, and implementation of other joint recovery and resilience programmes.
Ensure monitoring and coordination of the three agencies’ joint resilience programme.
Coordinate the preparation of relevant documents and ensure good information flow through regular reports and meetings.
Provide leadership and strategic guidance to the JRP.
Develop and oversee the implementation of annual work plans, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Represent the JRP in high-level forums and meetings.
Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment among WFP, FAO, and UNICEF teams.
Lead and manage the JRP coordination unit.
Convene and chair regular meetings of the JRP Steering Committee, JRP Management Group, and Technical Working Group.
Establish mechanisms for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Ensure compliance with relevant project documents and contractual obligations.
Organize and facilitate regular meetings with all parties involved.
Foster the relationship between WFP, FAO and UNICEF teams and other parties involved at local level.
Lead resource mobilization efforts, including developing funding proposals and cultivating donor relationships.
Engage with a wide range of stakeholders to build alliances and secure resources.
Explore and leverage opportunities for co-funding, joint programming, and public-private partnerships.
Ensure good coordination with other organizations working in the same areas and sectors.
Consolidate workplans and ensure optimal alignment and interdependencies of agencies’ activities.
Facilitate the planning and execution of joint procurement, monitoring & evaluation and site inspection plans.
Oversee planning and implementation through regular field visits.
Oversee the implementation of all JRP activities, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
Monitor program progress against established indicators and targets.
Ensure adherence to the JRP's operational guidelines, standards, and accountability frameworks.
Promote adaptive management and continuous improvement.
Provide support to the agencies’ Bukavu-based and Kalemie-based officers responsible for project implementation.
Summarize evidence-based recommendations and lessons learned and prepare improved guidance materials.
Contribute to and coordinate joint local accurate and timely analysis/surveys for effective project design, data monitoring, and decision making.
Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive M&E system.
Oversee the internal and external evaluation processes.
Facilitate the integration of monitoring data, evaluation findings, and lessons learned into program decision-making and strategic planning.
Foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning.
Oversee the preparation of high-quality programme briefings for donors, government partners, and internal stakeholders.
Consolidate and develop comprehensive/informative reports and projects documents.
Develop and implement a comprehensive communication and visibility strategy plan.
Ensure clear and consistent communication across partner agencies.
Ensure the visibility of the joint resilience programme at provincial and local levels.
Regularly liaise with the communication units of the three participating organisations.
Maintain a database on projects’ outputs and achievements.
Gather information and update regularly internal progress reports.
Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports, publications, and a variety of information products for external use.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience.
Preferably worked in DRC.
Experience in Resilience, Safety Nets and Social Protection programming in fragile contexts.
Led a country / area office programme team or joint programme or a substantial component of a complex programme.
Managed multi-sectorial resilience programmes.
Previous experience in managing and coordinating multi-agencies consortia.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
Experience on M&E and management of Joint programme is desirable.
Worked with government agencies and gained policy experience.
Led team in strategic discussions.
Preferably worked for a UN agency or international NGO.
Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions.

Qualification Requirements

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 two additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.