New Vacancies at World Food Programme (WPF) September 2026,The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term, NOC
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme Unit
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
DURATION: 12 Months Extendable
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do, and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead Strategic Outcome 1 and Activity 1 and provide oversight and support for Activity 2.
- As SO1 Manager, lead Activity 1, providing support to refugees and other vulnerable populations affected by shocks and stressors; and provide strategic vision and oversight to Activity 2, to strengthen complementarities between climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, anticipatory action and social protection systems at the national and sub-national levels.
- Lead WFP’s emergency response activities as required, in close coordination with Activity 2 and other technical leads.
- Together with the technical leads, lead SO1 resource mobilization through regular donor engagement and development of funding proposals and ensure timely and high-quality reporting for both financial and technical aspects.
- Participate effectively in the UNSDCF processes including development of Joint Work-Plan (JWP) under relevant Outcome Groups.
- Participate and provide technical input to key stakeholder working groups including the relevant DPGs and UN Emergency Coordination Group (ECG).
- Participate in review of various relevant internal and external documents, including assessments, studies, appraisals and funding proposals among others
- Lead and / or support on programme budgets and key documents
- Act as a key government engagement advisor for Programme, in coordination with SOs and the Government Partnerships Officer based in Dodoma.
- Provide support on programme management activities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Master’s degree in social sciences including Agriculture, Economics, DR Management (DRM), Social Protection, environmental sciences and Community Development, or at least 8-10 years of relevant experience if the candidate does not have a master’s degree.
Experience:
Over 5 years of post-graduate with professional experience in Programme management. Must have experience in disaster preparedness and response, such as planning and managing DRM, Social Protection, Anticipatory Action, Refugees and / or related technical programmes.
Solid experience in management, both for teams and projects is a requirement, as is demonstrated experience in engagement with government UN and NGO partners.
Knowledge & Skills:
IT literacy with strong analytical, written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; ability to plan and organize work with minimum supervision; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Working relations with government entities is highly desirable. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
Languages:
Fluent in English and Kiswahili languages.
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