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.
Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee operational design and implementation of resilience-building programme in the camps and host communities. Expand resilience-building programme throughout the Cox’s Bazar district, with integration into the government social safety net programmes, DDP and other priorities through strengthening capacities of the government and local communities.
Develop a mid/long term resilience strategy in the camps and host communities by making synergies among existing cash-for-asset activities and initiating innovative approaches into one resilience-building programme.
Provide technical advice on new initiatives, in climate resilience programming including Forecast-based Financing, anticipatory action, climate risk insurance support for urban poor, and promotion of market linkages, with a seasonal livelihood programming lens, ensuring timely implementation of the initiatives.
Design and implement market development and linkage strategies that support smallholder farmers, micro-enterprises, and value chain actors, which should be effectively linked to the camp market operated by WFP’s e-voucher partners.
Spearhead innovative approaches in resilience-building, including the use of digital technology, financial inclusion mechanisms, and adaptive social protection.
Ensure coherence and integration of resilience-building activities within WFP’s broader portfolio including the World Bank project, EPR, multiple engineering initiatives, an environment and energy initiative (SAFE PLUS).
Provide support and technical advice on the World Bank project as needed and closely coordinate with the World Bank project team to create synergies for resilience-building in the camps.
Lead and manage WFP’s engagement with key NGOs and partners; review proposals and provide technical feedback to improve their deliverables under a resilience-building programme. Build capacities of local NGO partners.
Lead, motivate and develop an effective resilience team to enable high performance. Advise and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise and coaching and mentoring to enhance the capacity of WFP staff.
Lead the development of standard operating procedures, adherence to FFA guidelines, for implementation of a resilience programme. Identify opportunities for WFP to contribute to the Government DDP and other key government policy priorities.Support evidence-based decision-making through robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, ensuring gender, protection, and inclusion considerations are mainstreamed throughout the project cycle.
Manage and monitor resource allocation and budget utilization by the resilience team and ensure timely implementation and quality reports. Manage the preparation and timely dissemination of analytical and critical reports, lessons learned publications, and a variety of information products for internal or external use.
Lead on donor engagement, proposal development, and mobilization of resources for resilience programming in coordination with the management and relevant units
Represent WFP in resilience-focused coordination mechanisms, technical working groups, and high-level policy dialogues, which include, but not limited to, livelihood and skill development sector, shelter-camp coordination and camp management sector, and food security sector where relevant to the resilience activity portfolio.
Education:
Completion of Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) is required.
Education in Agriculture, Environmental Science, International Development, Economics, Climate Science, Disaster Risk Management, or any other related field is preferable.
Work Experience:
Minimum 8 years of professional experience in development and resilience-building programmes, humanitarian or any other relevant operations/programmes.
At least 5 years of experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of resilience programmes including climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and market-based interventions
Has deepened technical expertise on food and cash for assets climate adaptation strategies, anticipatory action, and sustainable livelihoods.
Ability to design and implement innovative solutions in resilience programming.
Demonstrated experience in policy engagement, government capacity strengthening, and strategic partnerships.
Languages:
Fluency (Level C) in spoken and written in English language.
