Head of Programme

Manages WFP programme operations in Dolow, overseeing relief, livelihoods, nutrition, school-feeding and safety-net activities while coordinating partners, staff and monitoring across Gedo.

Department: South Central Area Office

• Provide technical support for relief, livelihood, nutrition, school-feeding and safety-net activities
• Contribute to Dolow Field Office strategies, policies and programmes based on local needs
• Review project proposals and follow up on Country Project Committee matters
• Prepare reports and data analysis on food assistance needs, resources and programme status
• Manage field-office operations, staff performance and team development
• Build partnerships with local authorities, NGOs, civil society, UN agencies and beneficiaries
• Oversee monthly monitoring and evaluation activities and reports for Gedo coverage
• Plan resources, distribution projections and programme activities according to available resources

• Advanced university degree in international affairs, economics, nutrition, health, agriculture, environmental science, social science or another field relevant to international development assistance, or first university degree with additional related experience or training
• At least three years of relevant experience with an advanced university degree, or at least five years with a first university degree, managing complex projects or programmes in humanitarian or development contexts
• Experience managing humanitarian or development programmes, conducting research for programme and policy development, developing data collection systems, building partnerships, delivering training, supervising staff and supporting humanitarian or food assistance operations
• Qualified Somali national candidates only
• Fluency in English and Somali

• Closing time is 23:59 GMT+03:00 East Africa Time, Mogadishu
• Applications must be submitted exclusively through WFP's online recruiting system
• At application stage, only a CV and cover letter are required
• Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks