Programme Policy Officer (Human Capital Development ) - NOA -Mogadishu

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 July 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP
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.
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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

• Support the design and oversee the implementation of Nutrition, Social Protection, and School Meals Programmes within the designated area offices, ensuring alignment with WFP strategies and national priorities.
• Define appropriate programme responses based on needs assessments and contextual analysis, ensuring that interventions are tailored to the specific needs of the target populations.
• Align Social Protection activities with national frameworks and support government-led systems.
• Coordinate with government institutions on joint planning and implementation of Social Protection Programmes.
• Monitor programme implementation to ensure adherence to WFP standards, guidelines, and SOPs and donor requirements.
• Provide technical support to WFP staff and partners in the design, implementation, and monitoring of Nutrition, Social Protection, and School Meals programs.
• Ensure programme quality through regular field visits, data analysis, and feedback sessions. En-sure coordination with PMLE on addressing challenges and gaps identified during field visits to close the loop.
• Promote the use of best practices and lessons learned in programme implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve linkages and synergies within SO1 and SO2 between Nutrition, Social Protection, and School Meals programs, as well as with other units (for example with food systems team through home-grown school feeding).
• Promote the integration of these Programmes to maximize impact and efficiency.
• Foster collaboration between different programme units within WFP and with external partners to maximize impact, ensure efficient use of resources, and support joint advocacy and resource mobilization.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with WFP staff, cooperating partners, government line ministries, UNICEF, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings and working groups, including advocacy for issues of strategic importance to WFP’s programming. Represent WFP in discussions with government counterparts and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication and sharing information with all relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct regular needs assessments to identify capacity gaps among WFP staff and cooperating partners in Nutrition, Social Protection, and School Meals Programmes.
• Coordinate with the Country Capacity Strengthening team and activity teams to provide targeted technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities to government counterparts.
• Work closely with national and sub-national government counterparts to strengthen coordination mechanisms and institutional capacities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive HCD plan based on the identified needs, aligning with WFP's strategic objectives and national priorities.
• Organize and facilitate training workshops, seminars, and on-the-job coaching sessions for WFP staff and partners.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programme implementation through regular field visits, data analysis, and feedback sessions.
• Enhance coordination between PMLE and programme staff at area office level, including regular information sharing, tracking of issues identified during field monitoring and follow-up on actions taken.
• Track and disaggregate the programme indicators to inform necessary improvements and adjustments.
• Contribute to the development of programme reports and knowledge products to improve evidence-based programming and to support visibility and advocacy for WFP’s Programmes
• Ensure that programme data is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Prepare regular progress reports on programme implementation, including challenges, achievements, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of programme activities and beneficiaries.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for programme activities.
• Perform other duties as required by the AO HOP.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: Advanced University degree in nutrition and/ public health, food systems and transformation, social sciences, or any other related fields, OR first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree OR first university degree with minimum of three (3) years or more years of experience in nutrition related programmes implementation, public health/ food security/ nutrition related activities preferably in humanitarian context, with international NGOs, United Nations System, or with the governmental institutions demonstrated leadership role in terms of emergency nutrition coordination.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Solid understanding of nutrition in emergencies, Knowledge of social protection, safety nets and human capital development, Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills.

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.