Programme Policy Officer (Agriculture and Value Chain), SCL9 - Kathmandu
Overview
To provide technical and operational support to agriculture, livelihood and market and value chain focused programmes and capacity strengthening in line with WFP Nepal Country Strategic Plan and Government policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the implementation of WFP Nepal’s Country Strategy Plan (CSP), corporate policies and programmes aligned with national policies.
- Carry out research and analyze technical and policy documents, strategies and programmes, and relevant data and information.
- Contribute to business development or developing/designing project concepts/proposals.
- Support in developing and reviewing information materials, technical papers and guidelines.
- Provide technical oversight, guidance, and project management support to WFP staff, government-deployed technical assistance personnel, partners, and government agencies.
- Coordinate and support in establishing strategic and operational partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Nepal Agriculture Research Council, Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and other like-minded public and private sector organizations.
- Lead the appraisal of capacity building needs of partners and beneficiaries related to agribusiness, value chain development and market linkage.
- Facilitate market-driven linkages between relevant government agencies, agribusiness producers, consolidators, processors, exporters, and other market actors.
- Support in the result-based management, and knowledge management of the projects.
- Contribute to the organization of and/or participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, consultations, and field visits.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required Experience
At least three years of relevant professional experience after advanced university (Masters) degree is required in agriculture value chain, market linkage, marketing, agribusiness, climate change adaptation in agriculture and food systems, and/or digital technologies for value chain development and relevant programme design/planning and implementation. Has experience in liaising with government partners, Has good negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
Qualifications
Advanced university (Masters) degree in a relevant discipline: agriculture, agricultural economics, plant and crop science, agribusiness, or agriculture related field, or First University Degree of agriculture related field with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.