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: 

1. Lead the program team overseeing the implementation of a wide range of projects at the Field Office level. 
2. 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. 
3. Recommend and implement, as appropriate, timely solutions to identified bottlenecks in project implementation. 
4. Research and analyze policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programs, and activities. 
5. 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. 
6. 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. 
7. 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. 
8. Support the identification, development, and management of new partnerships. 
9. Facilitate donor missions and other visits to project sites. 
10. Represent WFP in regional thematic/coordination forums when needed. 
11. Support the capacity building of WFP staff in management and operational planning by answering queries and contributing to updating training materials, manuals, and guidelines. 
12. Deputize for the Head of Area Office and act as Officer-in-Charge in her/his absence. 
13. Other as required. 

Job Details

Preferred Candidate