ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is a United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, continually responding to emergencies. Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This job is located in Addis Ababa Country Office. The job holder will fill the position of Policy Officer.
JOB PURPOSE
The Policy Officer will report directly to the Country Director (CD), providing support in a range of analytical areas, working closely with the Special Assistant to the CD.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Position Duration: One year with possibility of extension
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A post-graduate degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Business (strategic analysis focus), or related fields.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in quantitative econometric analysis and modelling based on in-depth data analysis and data integration; Demonstrated experience in food and agricultural policy research, with a particular emphasis on food assistance
Knowledge & Skills:
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Other UN languages are a plus, though not required. Ability to communicate and translate fluently between English and another official UN language is highly desirable.
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