AA Programme Coordinator

AA Programme Coordinator – World Food Programme – Rome, Italy DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 22 November :59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) 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. 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: 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 and 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 One of WFP’s flagship programmes for climate risk management is its Anticipatory Action (AA) programme, an innovative approach that enables the implementation and financing of actions before an extreme weather event has occurred. These anticipatory actions aim to prevent and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events on the food security and nutrition of the most vulnerable populations. Implemented since 2015, WFP’s AA portfolio now includes 44 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, working with national and local government partners to develop early warning systems and anticipate actions for critical natural hazards such as droughts, floods and cyclone. WFP also strengthens national capacities for developing and implementing AA programmes and works with partners to mainstream AA approaches within humanitarian emergency response systems, including the United Nations’ Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). WFP is seeking an expert in AA project management, proposal writing, M&E and disaster risk management tools and processes to support WFP’s AA programme. Based at WFP Headquarters and reporting to the Country Office Support Lead, the AA Coordinator will support Country Offices (COs) implementing AA programmes in Africa. The role focuses on providing technical and strategic guidance to help COs design, implement and scale AA for both fast‑ and slow‑onset hazards. In collaboration with internal and external M&E experts the coordinator will lead efforts to build a strong evidence base on AA impact, fostering research partnerships and guiding the development and implementation of country‑level AA monitoring and evaluation plans and impact assessments. The coordinator will also assist COs in mobilizing financial resources to support AA programmes. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Support effective oversight and end‑of‑project deliverables for WFP’s AA Africa programmes, including: development and implementation of annual country‑specific workplans and budgets; ensuring timely implementation of activities and delivery of project results; adhering to monitoring and reporting requirements agreed to within the project document; supporting communications; and providing inputs to the global AA annual report to be submitted to donors. Support implementation and/or design of strong, strategic and comprehensive AA programmes that maintain and enhance WFP’s position as a leader of the anticipatory approach (AA) in the region, such as designing project proposals, supporting workshops and communications in‑country, supporting hiring technical experts, and integrating the AA approach into existing DRM tools, finances and approaches in each region. Provide demand‑based support to COs for the implementation and scale‑up of anticipatory actions, including: identification of types of actions that can be implemented before a weather shock; development and testing of Anticipatory Action Plans (AA Plans) with forecast thresholds and triggers; and setting up and implementing tailored M&E plans to capture the impact of anticipatory actions. Support COs, including in‑country missions, in accessing anticipatory finance available through HQ AA funds or UN CERF anticipatory funding. Provide strategic guidance to COs in their formulation of Country Strategic Plans and the potential integration of AA activities with an integrated climate risk management approach. Document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned from the AA activations by generating guidance and advocacy material and organizing knowledge exchange opportunities with other COs and partners engaged in AA or complementary activities. Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with AA partners at the regional/global levels through platforms such as national or regional working groups and conferences co‑developed with IFRC, OCHA, FAO, Start Network and other partners as needed. Coordinate with other members of the AA team and other HQ divisions to ensure strong collaboration on overlapping activities. Other complementary activities as required. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT Annual report for Africa AA programmes, including budget and achieved targets. Successful oversight and support for the NORAD‑funded multi‑year multi‑country programme in southern and western Africa. Successful oversight and support for the Austria‑funded multi‑year multi‑country programme in western Africa. Development and/or oversight of CERF AA frameworks in Africa. Support to AA workshops, trainings and complementary events. Development of advocacy documents such as case studies, press releases, blogs, etc. Finalization, validation and monitoring of WFP AA plans for COs in Africa. Successful reporting of corporate AA indicators in APR and ACRs. Successful collaboration with the Hydromet/EWS and climate services team. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education University degree with one or more courses in one of the following: climate change adaptation; agriculture and food security; development studies; environmental studies or related disciplines. Experience At least 5 years of postgraduate experience in climate finance, forecast‑based financing/Anticipatory Actions, early warning/early action, project management and implementation with experience in Africa desired. Knowledge & Skills Working knowledge of seasonal forecast models, anticipatory action programmes, agricultural forecast models. Knowledge of Africa’s climate regimes. Ability to work with minimal supervision and set priorities. Strong writing skills and project proposal development, including budgets and logical frameworks. Ability to communicate technical subjects to a wide variety of audiences. Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. Languages Fluent in English, including strong writing skills; working knowledge of French (level B) is an advantage. 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: 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. 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