Overview
The Programme Policy Officer (Head of Access) will lead the Access Unit to ensure the timely, secure, and principled movement of WFP staff and supplies in South Sudan.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support staff of the Access Unit.
- Ensure timely, secure, and principled movement of WFP staff and supplies.
- Lead the Conflict, Security and Access Team (CSAT) in joint analysis and operational support.
- Assist in the development of conflict analysis and analytical reports.
- Develop access and programme strategies.
- Map, analyze, build, and maintain relationships with actors for access negotiations.
- Conduct access negotiations.
- Ensure efficient and effective clearance procedures and systems.
- Advise and provide input to the Country Director and senior management on strategies and advocacy efforts.
- Ensure inter-agency coordination on access-related issues.
- Provide training in basic negotiations and relevant do’s and don’ts to staff.
- Support and enable the work of WFP partners as it pertains to access challenges.
- Regular travel to Field Offices, deep field locations and hard to reach areas for access negotiations, engagements and strategic support.
Required Experience
At least 8 years of postgraduate experience (master’s degree holder) or 10 years (for bachelor’s degree holder), with significant humanitarian programming with demonstrated experience in deep-field locations. Experience in development of strategies for humanitarian access, management of teams, and strategic advice to humanitarian leadership on policies regarding the protection of civilians and humanitarian principles. At least 5 years of field experience in complex emergencies.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree in political science, law, history, international relations, anthropology or a related field or First University degree with additional years of experience.
