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Title | Senior Policy Officer (Climate Change) |
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Post title: Senior Policy Officer (Climate Change)
Post level: P-5 Vacancy Ref. No.:09-0009752 Unit: Policy Planning & Strategy Division Location: Rome, Italy Deadline for applications: 07 July 2009 The World Food Programme (WFP), the largest UN humanitarian organization, is a key global actor delivering relief, rehabilitation and development interventions aiming at the fight against world hunger and malnutrition. With Climate Change (CC) identified as the single most important global challenge of our times, WFP is consolidating its strategies, policies and approaches and is stepping up its capacities to effectively confront such challenge. Against this background, WFP seeks a Senior Climate Change Officer P-5 in the Policy Planning & Strategy Division based in our Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Senior CC Officer will be part of a dynamic and strongly motivated small team working full time on CC issues and providing timely and relevant strategic analysis and advice, as well as the necessary organizational and operational support on CC related challenges, in support to the CC Coordinator. Her/his work will be equally split between content issues, i.e. programme matters relating to Climate Change, and external relations aspects, including interagency aspects. Duties: Main responsibilities will include:
Essential requirements Experience: At least 10 years (4 of which international) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in the areas of environment, climate change, disaster/emergency preparedness, early warning, food security, humanitarian work. Experience in senior leadership positions at the international level is essential. Previous hands-on experience with WFP is an advantage. Language: Proficiency in English and intermediate knowledge of another WFP official language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish or Portuguese. Education: University degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Affairs, Environmental Studies, Agricultural Economics and fields related to CC; MA in International, Humanitarian, Development or Disaster Studies with emphasis on Environment and Climate Change would be an advantage. Knowledge: Very strong analytical and communication skills; Knowledge of working themes and context; excellent self-management skills; ability to work both independently and as part of team; very strong sense of initiative, action oriented and problem solving approaches; ability to relate abstract concepts to practical decision making and action; ability to develop networks and to facilitate coordination and interagency collaboration processes. Competencies: Excellence in understanding hunger, poverty, development and livelihood issues; deep knowledge of nutritional and food security aspects; deep knowledge and understanding of climate change, disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness and early warning issues; knowledge and understanding of WFP’s policy and programming frameworks and operational approaches; knowledge of WFP modus operandi at both HQ and field level an advantage. Websites to visit before applying: For information on UN salary scales and entitlements, please refer to Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date. To learn more about WFP’s operations, Click on: “Where we work” and “What we do”. Learn more about countries where the UN operates: mobility. Application procedures:Go to 09-0009752 Step 1: Create your online CV. Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application. NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy. Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. |