Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems Engagement) Lazio

Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems Engagement)
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

3 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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POSITION TITLE: Programme Policy Officer - Food Systems Engagement

TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST level II

ORG UNIT: Food Systems Coordination Unit, POCF

DUTY STATION: HQ Rome, Italy

DURATION: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

Part of the Food Systems Coordination Unit (POCF), and under the overall guidance of Chief of the Food Systems Coordination Unit and reporting directly to Deputy Head, the Programme Policy Officer - Food Systems Engagement will support in strengthening WFP's positioning within the food systems landscape, support engagement in the UN Food Systems Summit and related processes, as well as in the other relevant fora (COP, G7, G20, etc.

).

The role involves actively engaging with and supporting the work of the UN Food Systems Hub (FS Hub), coordinating closely with its initiatives and processes.

This includes facilitating communication and collaboration among relevant stakeholders, supporting ongoing National Dialogues and Pathways at the country and regional levels, as well as other engaging in other pertinent food systems platforms and coalitions (e. g.

UNTF, ZHC etc.

).

The incumbent will coordinate and assist in preparing briefs, documents, and talking points for the team, while also supporting senior leaders' engagement in food systems related events.

Additionally, they will contribute to strategic discussions and provide inputs to ensure alignment with WFP's strategic objectives and positions.

Additionally, the incumbent will also play a pivotal role in supporting the organization and strategic alignment of the Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment (FSS+4) in 2025, by closely collaborating with relevant teams to ensure comprehensive participation and effective coordination efforts are in place.

Lastly, the Programme Officer will support communication efforts and contribute to knowledge management and learning in the field of food systems, focusing on ensuring effective communication of WFP's positions, concepts, and dissemination of insights and best practices.

This role aims to enhance clarity and promote understanding among stakeholders, both internally and externally.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Support efforts to strengthen WFP's position in the food systems landscape internally within HQ, RBx and COs, as well as externally in FSS+4 and relevant fora, including COP, G7, G20, to ensure strategic coherence and alignment with WFP's strategies and policies.

- Coordinate the engagement in relevant FSS+2 processes, coordination fora (e. g. , UNFT) and coalitions by preparing documents, briefs, providing inputs, ensuring coherence with WFP's positions, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.

- Manage the preparation of the FSS+4 Stocktaking Moment in 2025, under the guidance of the Chief of unit and in close collaboration with relevant teams and the UN Food Systems Hub.

This includes coordinating team efforts by participating in preparatory meetings, contributing to event planning and organization, drafting and reviewing documents and facilitating communication and coordination among stakeholders.

- Coordinate closely with the UN Food Systems Hub, supporting the National and Regional Dialogues and Pathways, aligning with WFP's positions and programmes, and ensuring coherence in messaging and activities.

- Develop briefings, factsheets, and presentations, and provide inputs to talking points for events and global fora in a timel