Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition)

Vacancy Announcement No: JR128482
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition)
Contract Type/Grade: Fixed Term, NOB.
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Date of Issue: November 15, 2026 | Closing Date: November 29, 2026

BACKGROUND
The World Food Programme (WFP) Somalia implements a comprehensive nutrition portfolio spanning emergency nutrition response, prevention of malnutrition,
resilience building, social protection, food systems transformation, HIV/TB support, and nutrition-sensitive programming. As Somalia continues to face recurrent
climate shocks, food insecurity, displacement, disease outbreaks, and persistent malnutrition, WFP is committed to strengthening both nutrition-specific and nutritionsensitive interventions across its programme portfolio.
The Nutrition Officer will support the design, implementation, monitoring, reporting, coordination, and operational management of WFP Somalia’s nutrition
programmes. The role will provide technical leadership for nutrition integration across Food Systems, Livelihoods and Social Protection programming while
simultaneously leading nutrition information management, reporting, monitoring systems, and specialized nutritious food (SNF) pipeline management.
The incumbent will be based in Mogadishu and work closely with Area Offices, government counterparts, cooperating partners, UN agencies, Regional Bureau Nairobi,
and HQ to strengthen programme quality, effectiveness, accountability, evidence generation, and operational efficiency.
The position supports WFP's efforts to strengthen national Nutrition goals and contributes to broader education, nutrition, social protection, and human capital
development objectives.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The position will strengthen Programme quality through technical support, nutrition information management, evidence generation, and specialized nutritious food
(SNF) pipeline oversight. The incumbent will work closely with government and partner stakeholders to ensure the timely and effective delivery of nutrition interventions
and the integration of nutrition objectives across WFP programmes.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Nutrition and overall guidance of the Head of Human Capital Development, the Nutrition Officer will undertake the following
responsibilities:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
• Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of WFP nutrition programmes, ensuring alignment with country office
priorities, corporate standards, and national strategies.
• Provide technical support for the integration of nutrition objectives and approaches across social protection, resilience, livelihoods, food systems, school
feeding, and other nutrition-sensitive programmes.

• Support the development, rollout, and monitoring of Programme strategies, operational plans, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and implementation
tools.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders to strengthen Programme
implementation and coordination.
• Represent WFP in relevant technical working groups, coordination forums, and inter-agency platforms related to nutrition and associated sectors.
• Support the design, implementation, and analysis of nutrition assessments, surveys, evaluations, monitoring exercises, and research initiatives, and ensure
follow-up on resulting recommendations.
• Coordinate the preparation of quality and timely internal and external reports, donor reports, management updates, dashboards, and corporate reporting
requirements.
• Manage and monitor the nutrition commodity pipeline, including specialized nutritious foods (SNF), ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking, stock monitoring,
and timely identification and mitigation of pipeline risks.
• Coordinate with Programme, supply chain, procurement, logistics, budget, and field teams to align commodity requirements with operational plans and ensure
uninterrupted Programme implementation.
• Support capacity strengthening of WFP staff, government counterparts, and cooperating partners through training, coaching, technical guidance, and field
support.
• Contribute to resource mobilization efforts through the development of concept notes, proposals, presentations, donor information products, and technical
inputs for funding opportunities.
• Document and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and evidence generated from Programme implementation to support organizational learning and
advocacy.
• Perform any other duties as required in support of WFP's nutrition objectives and broader Programme priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Education: Advanced University Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Economics, Public Administration,
or a related field OR First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training courses.
Experience: At least three (3) years of relevant experience with an Advanced University degree OR First University degree with a minimum of five (5) or more years
of experience in Programme implementation, project management support, education, social protection, food security, nutrition, humanitarian assistance, or
development programming.
Language Proficiency: Fluency (level C) in English and Somali language.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Good understanding of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming approaches, and multi sectoral integration.
• Sound understanding of emergency nutrition, resilience, social protection, food systems, programming and ability to contribute to policy dialogue.
• Strong data management, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government institutions, development partners, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

This position is open for qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in
the workplace.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:
• Internal Applicants: Click here!
• External Applicants: Click here!
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal
opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.
WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.