Programme Policy Officer (Relief)

Provides technical and programmatic support for WFP's relief, livelihood, nutrition, school feeding and safety net activities in Mogadishu, contributing to strategy, partnerships and monitoring across the area office.

• Provide technical support for relief, livelihood, nutrition, school feeding and safety net activities
• Contribute to Area Office strategies, policies and programmes to ensure local needs inform country-wide planning
• Review and present project proposals in coordination with the Area Office
• Prepare reports and data analysis on food assistance needs, resource utilisation and programme status
• Manage Area Office operations to ensure efficient and transparent team performance
• Build and sustain partnerships with government authorities, NGOs, UN agencies and beneficiaries
• Oversee monthly monitoring and evaluation activities and reporting for the Area Office
• Provide technical and programmatic support to cooperating partners through training and coaching

• Advanced university degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Science or a related field, or first degree with additional relevant experience
• At least 1 year of relevant experience with an advanced degree, or 3 or more years with a first degree, in humanitarian and development programmes including food assistance, nutrition, livelihoods and social protection
• Fluency (level C) in English and Somali
• Open to Somali national candidates only

• Open to Somali national candidates only