Programme Policy Officer (Head) Mersin Field Office – World Food Program – Other locations
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Within the assigned unit and delegated authority, the Head of the Mersin Field office will be responsible for the following duties:
- Lead the program team overseeing the implementation of a wide range of projects at the Field Office level.
- Provide management support to specific and defined projects of considerable size/complexity, in compliance with WFP standards and procedures and ensuring a coordinated approach with the Area Office and the Country Office.
- Recommend and implement, as appropriate, timely solutions to identified bottlenecks in project implementation.
- Research and analyze policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programs, and activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programs and activities that enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal and external counterparts, including Country Office line Units, local authorities, and Cooperating Partners to ensure effective collaboration for project delivery, and highlight and address potential risks.
- Develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, donors, civil society, beneficiaries, and other partners in the field of food security.
- Support the identification, development, and management of new partnerships.
- Facilitate donor missions and other visits to project sites.
- Represent WFP in regional thematic/coordination forums when needed.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff in management and operational planning by answering queries and contributing to updating training materials, manuals, and guidelines.
- Deputize for the Head of Area Office and act as Officer-in-Charge in her/his absence.
- Other as required.
Job Details
Posted Date: | 2024-03-24 |
Job Location: | Türkiye – Ankara |
Job Role: | Community Services |
Company Industry: | Non-profit Organization |