Job at The United Nations World Food Programme for a Strategic Planning Consultant
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the
world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are
seeking to fill a Strategic Planning consultancy position, based in
Abuja, Nigeria.
Job Title: Strategic Planning Consultant
Job REF: 16-0021693
Location Abuja
Background:
The World Food Programme Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria has
embarked on a strategic planning process that will inform Nigeria’s
efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 which aims to
‘end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote
sustainable agriculture’ by 2030, and better position WFP’s portfolio of
assistance in support of Nigeria’s SDG 2 priorities and targets.
The planning process comprises: 1) a Nigeria Zero Hunger
Strategic Review which is being led by former president Olusegun
Obasanjo as Lead Convener, and will develop a common understanding of
the challenges Nigeria faces in eliminating hunger and obtaining
multistakeholder consensus on Nigeria achieving Zero Hunger by 2030; and
2) a WFP Country Strategic Plan (CSP) that will be guided by the
Nigeria Zero Hunger Strategic Review, and will outline programmatic
actions and outcomes that the organization will take to effectively
contribute to Nigeria’s Zero Hunger efforts.
The WFP Country Office, through the Strategic Planning
Consultant and other appropriate staff, will facilitate the work of the
Lead Convener as necessary while preserving the independent nature of
the Strategic Review.
Functions of the consultancy:
Under the
overall direction and leadership of the Country Director and in
collaboration with the Policy and Programme Division (OSZ) in Rome,
Italy and the Regional Bureau in Dakar, Senegal, the Strategic Planning
Consultant will support the Nigeria Zero Hunger Strategic Review and
lead development of the Country Strategic Plan.
The specific
responsibilities are as follows:
- Establish and maintain close working relations with the Lead
Convener, Advisory Board and Research Team, including keeping track of
the progress of the Strategic
Review, and reporting same to Country Office, Regional Bureau and Policy and Programme Division management;
- Facilitate and participate in internal brainstorming sessions and discussions to develop the Country Strategic Plan; and
- Lead the drafting and editing of the Country Strategic Plan.
- Plan the process for formulating the Country Strategic Plan, including development of a work plan, milestones, and budget;
- Facilitate initial consultations on the design of the Country
Strategic Plan with key stakeholders including government partners, UN
agencies, donors, private sector actors, and civil society;
The main deliverable of the consultancy is a fully developed
working draft of the Country Strategic Plan that meets WFP standards.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education:
- Education: Advanced University Degree and/or equivalent
experience with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines:
political science, economics, agriculture, international affairs, social
sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international
development assistance.
Experience:
- At least 7-10 years post graduate, progressively responsible
international and national experience in the fields of goal oriented
strategic planning, organizational change management, programme
re-orientation, and policy development, among other things. Work
experience in the country and/or the West Africa region, including
leadership or management of a planning, programme or policy team is an
asset.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- Ability to translate understanding of planning, programming or
policy principles into relevant, effective, and context specific
approaches; good understanding of project lifecycle, humanitarian
principles and tools, programmes and transfer modalities; capability to
explain WFP programmes and operations to counterparts and to communicate
with Government and partners clearly and effectively, both orally and
in writing; and familiarity with United Nations system policies, rules,
regulations and procedures or those of an international organization.
Competencies:
- Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organise
own work plan; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, tact, advocacy
skills; excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public
speaking skills; understanding of political dynamics and policy decision
making procedures; and ability to establish and maintain good working
relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Language:
- Fluency in oral and written English (proficiency level).
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.
http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/16-0021693
Step 1: Register and create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline for applications: 21 July 2016
Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered
to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary
Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO
Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint
Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations
system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their
service and within three years of ceasing that service.