Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships)

WFP seeks a Programme Policy Officer consultant in Suva to coordinate Pacific programme design, evidence, strategic planning, reporting and learning; develop operational partnerships; support El Niño scenario planning; and strengthen coherent disaster preparedness, food-security and nutrition delivery.

• Develop projects, plans, milestones and cross-functional programme-management processes across Pacific island countries
• Coordinate programme evidence, analysis, evaluation learning and quality improvements
• Support UN and WFP strategic planning, programme narratives and multi-country strategy revisions
• Coordinate accurate programme reporting and strategic donor communications
• Research El Niño scenarios and translate evidence into preparedness planning with governments and partners
• Lead operational partnership frameworks and develop relationships across public, private and humanitarian sectors

• An advanced degree in a relevant international-development field or a first degree with additional relevant experience or training
• At least five years of professional experience supporting complex programme design, reporting, evidence and learning
• Strong knowledge of WFP's mandate and strategic planning processes, including experience with WFP in Asia and the Pacific
• Fluent oral and written English
• Willingness to live on a remote island and travel across islands

• This is an 11-month Consultancy II assignment
• A curriculum vitae and cover letter are required at application stage