Job Description

Deadline for Applications: 24 April 2025-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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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 and 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.

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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 & 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).

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Baseline)

Grade:  CST I

Type of contract:  Consultancy

Duration:  30 Days            

Duty Station: Peshawar, Pakistan

Date of Publication: 10th April, 2025

Deadline of Application: 24th April, 2025

This Vacancy Announcement Open to Non-Pakistani Nationals Only

TERMS & CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary and a medical insurance.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, working to save lives in emergencies and improve food security in Pakistan. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), WFP has been operating for over three decades, focusing on emergency response, building livelihoods, Nutrition and enhancing resilience to climate shocks. WFP’s work in KP includes strengthening disaster management capacities and promoting climate-resilient agriculture, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable and food-insecure populations.

The World Food Programme (WFP) Pakistan has secured a four-year project funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) titled "Integrated Climate Risk Management for Strengthened Resilience to Climate Change in Buner and Shangla Districts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan." This project aims to enhance community resilience to climate change, with a focus on mitigating the impact of flash flooding. Key components of the project include enhancing Early Warning Systems (EWS), developing Anticipatory Action Protocols (AAP), and promoting climate-resilient livelihoods in Buner and Shangla Districts. A key priority is to ensure active participation and equitable benefits for women and marginalized groups in decision-making processes and project interventions.

The International Consultant for Establishing a Baseline will be required to lead the development of a robust, evidence-based framework for baseline data collection. This will include measuring socio-economic and environmental conditions in the target districts, which will serve as the reference point for evaluating the project's impacts throughout its implementation.

The Consultant shall report to the Head of WFP Provincial Office, Peshawar and work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation Team of WFP Pakistan.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Design and employ a robust framework and methodology using quantitative and qualitative tools, such as 1) Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) engaging community members, including women and marginalized groups, to gather qualitative insights on local vulnerabilities, climate resilience practices, and needs; 2) Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with key stakeholders such as government officials, community leaders, and technical experts to collect detailed, context-specific information; 3) if needed, conduct structured Household Surveys to gather quantitative data on socio-economic vulnerabilities, access to water resources, and other critical project indicators.
2. Analyze collected data using appropriate statistical and thematic analysis methods to establish baseline values for all key indicators, ensuring alignment with the project’s logframe and reporting requirements.
3. Identify and utilize primary and secondary data sources to comprehensively assess socio-economic conditions, climate risks, disaster management capacities, and water management practices in Buner and Shangla districts.
4. Lead consultations with Provincial Government Departments, project stakeholders, and target communities to ensure the baseline aligns with project goals and reflects local priorities.
5. Evaluate existing capacities, gaps, and needs in areas such as early warning systems, climate-resilient livelihoods, and knowledge management to identify potential opportunities for project interventions.
6. Supervise and guide data collection teams ensuring high-quality data collection, gender-sensitive, inclusive, and meets project standards for accuracy and completeness.
7. Organize, lead and facilitate workshops to validate baseline findings with key stakeholders, integrating their feedback and providing further insights into the findings.

8. Provide actionable recommendations based on baseline findings to enhance project design, implementation, and monitoring, ensuring the project’s success in achieving its goals.
9. Deliver a comprehensive baseline report, explaining detailed methodology, key findings, disaggregated data, and practical insights to guide project implementation and future monitoring activities.
10. Train national staff and relevant government personnel in data collection and baseline methodologies to strengthen long-term monitoring, evaluation, and data management capacities within the project.
 

Key Deliverables
1. A report on the detailed methodology, data collection methodology, and a work plan (to be submitted within 10 days of contract initiation).
2. Draft baseline report/summary of initial findings, including key data points and emerging trends (to be submitted within 25 days of contract initiation)
3. Final detailed baseline report incorporating stakeholder feedback and also including socio-economic and environmental profiles; baseline values for project indicators; practical recommendations to refine project implementation and enhance resilience-building efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Advanced University degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Development Studies, or a related field OR first level university degree with additional 2 years of related work experience.

Experience: Minimum 03 years of professional / managerial experience in conducting baseline studies for climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, or adaptation projects and a strong knowledge of the Green Climate Fund framework and WFP’s resilience programming.

Knowledge and expertise
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing mixed-methods research, including statistical data analysis and reporting for climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, or adaptation projects, a strong knowledge of the Green Climate Fund framework and WFP’s resilience programming will be an added value.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working in developing countries, with a focus on building local capacity for disaster risk reduction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with government agencies, local communities, and international partners.

Language
• Excellent written and spoken English (level C)

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Peshawar-Pakistan-The-Islamic-Rep/Programme-Policy-Officer--Baseline----CSTI---Peshawar--Pakistan_JR111750?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=impactpool

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action. 

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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:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).


• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.


• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language


• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter


• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time


• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application


• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.