{"id":86948,"date":"2023-05-24T16:06:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T16:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=86948"},"modified":"2023-05-24T16:06:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T16:06:12","slug":"world-food-programme-wfp-jobs-2023-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/world-food-programme-wfp-jobs-2023-2.html","title":{"rendered":"World Food Programme (WFP) Jobs 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

JOB PURPOSE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 To support with design, management and coordination of programmes and interventions in the areas of sustainable food systems, food & nutrition security and smallholder farmers agricultural market support and the development of resilient agri-food supply chain management systems that are aligned with and contribute to the Government\u2019s development efforts and priorities in achieving the Zero Hunger Agenda.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems)<\/strong><\/p>\n

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director and overall supervision of the Country Director, the Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems) will be responsible for the following duties.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lead resource mobilization efforts through the design of sound technical proposals and concepts, including identifying possible funding opportunities in Sustainable Food Systems, Agriculture Market Access for smallholder farmers, nutrition-focused agricultural value chains, writing project proposals. and developing efficient food supply chains management systems in line with WFP\u2019s goals and objectives.
\n\u2022 Provide technical guidance and or mobilize technical expertise on programme and policy issues related to Sustainable Food Systems and Smallholder Farmers Agriculture Market support, including assessments and analysis, the design and implementation of programme activities, the testing of innovative approaches and the development of interventions in the core competencies areas of WFP to support Government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition.
\n\u2022 Lead efforts to enhance strategic and operational Partnerships with Government Agencies, Private Sector entities, UN, Civil Society and Academia relevant to the implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) activities under the Sustainable Food Systems Strategic Outcome and ensure that WFP\u2019s comparative advantage and complementarity are clearly communicated, understood, and valued in the support to the GoG.
\n\u2022 Enhance WFP\u2019s leadership status in forums relating Sustainable Food Systems, Food Security and Nutrition, Smallholder farmers agriculture market support, resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
\n\u2022 Coordinate the drafting of communication materials and quality reporting for internal as well as external audiences, including Donor reports, for all activities under the Sustainable Food Systems Strategic Outcome in the CSP.
\n\u2022 Represent WFP in relevant UN forums as appropriate and strengthen partnership with relevant stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Lead the development of detailed Annual Activity Plans in alignment with available Budget and oversee their implementation; manage, monitor, and report on activity budgets and expenditures.
\n\u2022 Contribute to the design and oversight of the implementation of WFP Ghana\u2019s Post-Harvest Management Interventions (PHMI) to best support vulnerable households, smallholder farmers, aggregators, and Government warehousing schemes. Under this component, manage the implementation of WFP-sponsored projects that promote Best Post-Harvest Management practices, including promotion of sound warehousing, storage, and other appropriate technologies to curb post-harvest losses; coordinate efforts to assess Ghana\u2019s Post-harvest infrastructure and services and build a case for the competitiveness of Ghana\u2019s grain (including whole grain) industry, among other agricultural value chains.
\n\u2022 Lead the design and oversight of the implementation of WFP Ghana\u2019s Agricultural Market Development Initiatives (AMDI) to best support smallholder and medium scale farmers to access markets through direct group selling or participation in structured training platforms such Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) and its associated Warehouse Receipt System (WRS).
\n\u2022 Lead the design and oversight of the implementation of WFP Ghana\u2019s Agri-Food Supply Chains Initiatives (FSCI) to best support and strengthen the capacity of the Government warehousing and Storage schemes, including the food logistics management by National Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO).
\n\u2022 Lead the design and oversight of the implementation of WFP Ghana\u2019s Nutrition & Safety-Sensitive Agro-Food Value Chains (NSAFVC) to best support local industrial, medium-scale, and community level food processors as well as strengthening the capacity of public standards and regulatory agencies such as Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).
\n\u2022 Research and connect WFP-supported public and private partners, including smallholder farmers, aggregators, warehouse operators, processors, and relevant Government agencies, with South-South cooperation engagement opportunities
\n\u2022 Perform other related duties as required.<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Advanced University degree in applied Agriculture & Social Economics, Economics, Policy, or Economic Policy; preferably with specialization in Agribusiness, Food Logistic Systems, and Value Chains, or other relevant fields.<\/p>\n

Desired Experiences for entry into the role:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience providing leadership on all matters related to administrative, organizational, managerial aspects of food systems programmes.
\n\u2022 Fluency in food systems knowledge-based tools to assess and monitor food sustainability as well as the capacity to support actions to address challenges in (production, processing, distribution, marketing, and sale of food).
\n\u2022 Comprehensive understanding of public-private partnership engagement, including relationship building across sectors and industries.
\n\u2022 Analytical, problem solver, have leadership and project management skills.
\n\u2022 Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
\n\u2022 Team player and demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse background.<\/p>\n

Language:<\/strong>\u00a0Fluency in English language is essential.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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