Overview
The Programme Policy Officer - Shock Responsive and Adaptive Social Protection (SRASP) will lead the strategic and technical support to WFP Iraq’s SRASP agenda, focusing on strengthening shock-responsive and adaptive social protection systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the main liaison with social protection, disaster risk management, and early warning/forecasting counterparts.
- Establish and coordinate the SRASP Task Force.
- Support the government in developing a legal framework to formalize SRASP.
- Contribute to the design of financial channel structures for SRASP interventions.
- Develop and implement a technical roadmap for SP-DRM-SRASP improvements.
- Assess operational structures and develop joint protocols for SRASP intervention.
- Lead the development of a training and learning agenda for SRASP.
- Support integration of SRASP into the Unified Registry.
- Strengthen targeting methodologies to prioritize vulnerable households during shocks.
- Improve registration processes for timely and accurate beneficiary inclusion.
- Enhance delivery mechanisms (cash, food, or hybrid).
- Promote the use of digital solutions for targeting, registration, and delivery.
- Ensure a nutrition‑sensitive lens is embedded in SRASP operational architecture.
- Coordinate with WFP Programme Units and government counterparts to develop and maintain a DRF and AA roadmap for SRASP.
Required Experience
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in social protection, EPR, or adaptive systems required. Demonstrated previous experience working on either the design, implementation or evaluation of SRASP systems. Familiarity with multi-hazard early warning systems and data management protocols within Iraqi government institutions. Demonstrated experience in government liaison, institutional framework development, and multi‑stakeholder coordination. Strong knowledge of Iraq’s social protection and DRM landscape, including MoLSA, SPA, Civil Defense, MOST, OPM, IMOS, and Unified Registry reforms.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in Social Policy, Economics, International Development, Disaster Risk Management, or related field.
