Programme Policy Officer: Operations Coordinator CST at World Food Programme

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Planning, Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Field Operations, Analytical Skills, Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Program Implementation, Risk Management, Technical Expertise, Social Protection, Food Assistance, Data Analysis, Capacity Building, Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 1 January 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Harare) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: In Zimbabwe, WFP has a strong track record of delivering food assistance and managing supply chains during crises, while building resilience to shocks among vulnerable communities. The July 2022-December 2026 Country Strategic Plan (CSP) provides a road map to promote shock-responsive social protection and sustainable and resilient food systems. Our CSP articulates collaborative efforts to better anticipate future needs, improve data and forecasting and strengthen livelihoods and local capacities to withstand, respond to and adapt more readily to sudden or chronic stresses. WFP Zimbabwe supports informed decision-making on food security and nutrition and integrates nutrition, gender, protection and inclusion, youth engagement, technological innovation and decentralized zero-hunger action throughout the plan. With the growing need for coordinated support to drive operational performance, WFP seeks a qualified individual to coordinate field operations, both in-country office with related functional areas as well as with various field offices, working directly with the Leadership team to enhance operational efficiencies, identify probable issues that may hinder our effectiveness, support in problem analysis and solution identification as necessary, as well as provide coordinated resolution per activities assigned. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive): The Programme Policy Officer: Operations Coordinator will report to the Deputy Country Director with key responsibilities including: Provide high-level operational planning and coordination of CO Programme activities, ensuring that our stakeholders, i.e. government, donors and the people we serve are central to our planning and implementation. Work in close collaboration with functional units and Field Offices to frame, coordinate, and implement cross-functional activities, prepare briefing documents, updates on the operational context, activity implementation and funding needs. Liaise as needed with other UN agencies, working groups, NGOs, and cooperating partners in support of coordinated country office implementation activities. Engage with local stakeholders partnering with WFP (such as Cooperating Partners) to ensure standards are continuously adhered to. Conduct frequent field visits to ensure quality standards are maintained and ensure that agreed-upon milestones as well as integration in programme implementation is attained. Map and review as well as establish processes, procedures and protocols for CO operations in line with evolving operational needs and priorities. Work with local stakeholders in identifying where assistance can be usefully employed at the local level and ensure the provision of support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers). Engage with beneficiaries, and inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received, in order to ensure compliance with WFP policies and that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives. Contribute to the development of country strategies, policies, and programmes to ensure that local needs inform country-wide planning. Communicate all concerns pertaining to Risk Management to the relevant functional areas and management Any other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Postgraduate University degree or Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training courses. DESIRABLE TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Has at least 6 years’ experience in humanitarian and/or transitional operations. Has developed, or supported the development of, complex and multi-discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a broad area. Has gained substantial experience in complex field operations. Sharp analytical capacity, partnerships, communications, negotiation and conflict resolution skills WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email. If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only. Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time Only shortlisted candidates will be notified All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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. If you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. To ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. These guidelines are here to help you use AI tools responsibly throughout WFP’s recruitment process. We also want to be transparent about how we use AI on our side. Curious? Find out more here. Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. You can read more about the values here. Our behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviour described in the WFP Leadership Framework. Learn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. 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Responsibilities

The Programme Policy Officer: Operations Coordinator will oversee high-level operational planning and coordination of country office program activities. This includes collaborating with functional units and field offices to implement cross-functional activities and ensuring compliance with WFP policies.