Head of Climate Change and Resilience, Consultant

WFP - World Food Programme

Manila, Philippines

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme and work under the overall guidance of the Deputy Country Director. He/she will act as a Deputy Head of Programme, with a technical focus on Climate Change and Resilience, ensuring collaboration and coordination with technical leads to advance the strategic objectives of the CSP. The key activities proposed during the assignment are as follows. (Not all inclusive, within delegated authority):

Specific tasks:

Project Management:

Provide overall guidance and day-to-day management for the climate adaptation and integrated resilience portfolio, including project oversight, oversight of project teams, reporting, and budget management.

Technical assistance:

Lead the implementation of the programmatic recommendations included in PHCO’s Climate Risk Management Strategy and the Resilience Theory of Change;
Support resource mobilization efforts for the development of climate adaptation and resilience activities through the design and submission of project proposals;
Building on the lessons learned and recommendations from the 2023 SIMEX exercise, coordinate with relevant teams to keep updated WFP’s AA SOP and ensure PHCO’s operational readiness for the next phase of the CERF AA project;
Support the technical capacity building of national and local government authorities to design and implement AA systems, ‘last mile’ climate services and other climate adaptation measures based on government needs and WFP’s geographic and programmatic priorities;
Provide technical support to the Government to develop the required policies, implementing rules and regulations to enable the operationalization of AA at the national and sub- national levels;
Promote Loss and Damage Solutions by empowering government and communities to understand risks and strengthen their resilience against climate impacts by minimizing losses and damages in food systems;
Promote integrated resilience activities, especially in BARMM, with linkages to Home Grown School Feeding and other relevant activities;
Ensure community driven development activities through last mile community infrastructure development and smallholders’ market access activities adhere to global standards;
Promote greater collaboration with Rome Based Agencies and other relevant UN agencies, government departments, academe and civil society on climate change and resilience;
Work closely with the Emergency Preparedness and Response unit to ensure coordination and synergies in the implementation of AA and other cross-cutting climate adaptation projects;
Work closely with the Social Protection team to support the development and implementation of Adaptive and Shock Responsive Social Protection programmes, based on WFP’s expertise on climate risk management and role in flagship social protection programmes, including the school feeding and Walang Gutom programmes;
Support national and local government partners to integrate WFP’s Climate Change and Food Security Analysis (CCFSA) and other research products in their disaster risk management plans including training modules to strengthen understanding and ownership of the tools available;
In collaboration with WFP’s RAM team, lead the generation, documentation and dissemination of robust evidence as well as best practices and lessons learned from the implementation of WFP’s AA approach in the Philippines;
In coordination with RAM team, lead the development of innovative research products focusing on climate change vulnerabilities, exposure and impact on food security and nutrition in collaboration with academia, government and other partners;
Strengthen partnerships, advocacy and coordination with partners (e.g. UN, IFRC, NGOs, Government, academia), and represent WFP in related national and regional platforms such as the national AA Technical Working group;
Perform other related duties as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Successful management of AA/CCA and resilience teams and projects;
Implementation of the programmatic recommendations in PHCO’s Climate Risk Management Strategy, specifically on climate analytics, strengthening government systems and capacities for climate risk management, strengthening local adaption and climate-proofing food systems;
Provision of inputs into national policies and operational guidance for the mainstreaming of AA in the national DRM framework;
Updated WFP AA SOPs for typhoons under the CERF AA project. Development/enhancement of AA SOPs for partner LGUs;
Evidence material generated on AA/CCA and resilience, including M&E reports and country-case studies with results and lessons learned;
Strengthened uptake of Climate Change and Food Security Analysis (CCFSA) and other innovative WFP climate analytics tools by government and other stakeholders;
Support to national and regional workshops and advocacy events;
Inputs to project proposals on climate change adaptation and resilience programmes.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Advanced university degree (Masters level), or university degree with experience and training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: climate adaptation, meteorology, hydrology, environmental science, disaster management, agriculture, development studies or related area.

EXPERIENCE:

At least five (5) years of post-graduate, progressively responsible work experience in Anticipatory Action, climate adaptation and/or disaster risk management, as well as experience managing programme/project staff, establishing/managing partnerships and resource mobilization.

KOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Experience in project design and management, including work experience on designing and implementing interventions at national and community levels focusing on AA/CCA/resilience, as well as on M&E and knowledge management, budget management and donor reporting;
Solid understanding of food security, risk and vulnerability assessments, early warning information and ability to link those to programme design and contingency planning. Experience working with early warning and hydrometeorological forecasts is an asset;
Experience leading a mid-size team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives;
Experience working with a wide variety of development actors including governments, international development organizations (including United Nations agencies), donors and other funding agencies, private sector entities, and/or civil society organizations including community groups and academia;
Experience in providing capacity strengthening to government in terms of advocacy, policy engagement and technical assistance;
Experience providing inputs for the development of country-level policies, strategies, and related discussions;
Excellent research, report writing, analytical and communication skills;
Ability to work independently in a timely and organized manner observing deadlines and achieving results;
Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relationships with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds and multi-task as needed;
Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), experience with GIS platforms is an asset.