Overview

The Programme Policy Officer NOB will support the Emergency programme team and Area-Offices across Afghanistan, focusing on emergency programme operations, quality, and field coordination. The role ensures real-time monitoring, supports programme design, planning, and learning through data management for operational improvement.

Tasks Summary

• Contribute towards the development of Emergency programme strategies, plans and processes.
• Provide programme management and coordination support to Emergency programmes and projects.
• Provide technical advice on programme and policy issues.
• Identify and mitigate key risks across the Emergencies portfolio.
• Liaise with internal and external counterparts for effective collaboration.
• Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships.
• Research and analyse policy and operational issues.
• Support the development of a framework for strategic layering of anticipatory action, early action, and early recovering.
• Contribute to the preparation of quality, accurate, and timely reporting on programmes and activities.
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, Cooperating Partners, and Third-Party Monitors.
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts, pipeline monitoring and prioritization exercises.
• Guide and supervise more junior staff.
• Gap fill as tasked across the Emergencies team, including deputizing for the Head of Emergencies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Experience Requirements

At least five (5) year of postgraduate experience; in humanitarian operations, including related to implementation of food and/or cash assistance programmes or supporting operational information management and/or programme development. Experience in working in a multicultural environment.

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

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency (Level C) in both oral and written communication in English, Dari and/or Pashto

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