Programme Policy Officer (CSP Coordinator)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 November 2024-23:59-GMT+07:00 Western Indonesia Time (Jakarta)

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• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

This position is for the formulation of the CSP and development of the narrative and content & preparation of other strategic documents to facilitate implementation, advocacy and fundraising for the CSP, as well as documenting of best practices for corporate learning.

The consultant will work remotely with regular missions to Indonesia. S/he will also provide strategic support to WFP Indonesia’s resource mobilization efforts to ensure programme alignment over the CSP period.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall guidance of the WFP Country Director and day-to-day supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the consultant will support the WFP Indonesia CO in the following areas:

• Support the design and formulation of WFP Indonesia CSP
• Strategic Direction: Support CSP planning, design and formulation, including the establishment of Line of Sight and Theory of Change in close coordination with the Country Office, Regional Bureau and Headquarters teams.
• Review and assess the strategic direction based on relevant and up-to-date evidence and aligned with WFP’s corporate strategic plan and corporate guidance on CSP development.
• Ensure alignment with the strategic priorities agreed by UN agencies in Indonesia under the UNSDCF and national development plans of Indonesia.
• CSP consultations: The draft CSP will be subject to several rounds of quality reviews, involving CO, RBB and HQ teams that may involve substantial revisions to the draft. The consultant will be responsible for leading the revision of the draft CSP package according to the feedback received and directions from the country office management.
• The consultant will liaise closely with CO staff to compile relevant background materials and understand the strategic direction the CO plans to take. S/he will facilitate any outstanding consultations with staff, host government representatives, UN, donors, beneficiaries and other partners to inform the strategic direction of the CSP.
• The consultant will liaise with relevant RBB and HQ counterparts on any outstanding matters of the CSP design process and planning. The consultant will document and share the outcomes of these consultations where appropriate.
• Coordination and communication: The consultant will liaise with colleagues at the CO through regular coordination with the CSP task force team (chaired by the Country Director/Deputy Country Director) and ensure that the CSP design follows the latest corporate standards, guidance, and good practices.
• Prepare the CSP and support the development of the CSP package: The consultant will prepare the CSP narrative following WFP’s corporate template and standards, guidance, and good practices in close coordination with CO’s CSP Task Force. The consultant will ensure that the CSP is aligned with WFP’s corporate strategic plan, UNSDCF and Indonesia’s national development plans.
• S/he will also support the preparation of the wider CSP package, including all mandatory annexes, and oversee its alignment with WFP corporate requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced university degree in development economics, food and agriculture, business or social sciences or equivalent.
• At least ten years of relevant experience working in international development / humanitarian affairs, with a focus on programme design, strategic planning and coordination with partners.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and visioning skills.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in a team and travel.
• Familiarity with the United Nations system alongside WFP Country Strategic Planning process, corporate policies and technical guidelines.
• Knowledge and experience relevant to Asia, Southeast Asia or Indonesia is considered an advantage.

Language: Fluency in written and spoken English.

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