Programme Policy Officer - DRM (NOA) - Mogadishu

Vacancy Announcement No - JR112806

 Job Title: Programme Policy Officer - DRM

Contract Type/Grade: Fixed-Term NOA

Duty Station: Mogadishu

Contract Duration: 12 months - Renewable.

Date of Issue: 22nd May 2025        | Closing Date: 31st May 2025

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

1.     Strengthening National and Sub-National Capacities in Disaster Risk Management

•       Conduct a desk review to assess the current state of DRM initiatives, key actors, evidence, and learnings. Consolidate ongoing DRM work to identify topical issues, inform a national DRM Plan.

•       Facilitate the development of a feasibility study to evaluate potential DRM interventions in Somalia. This includes vulnerability analyses and risk mapping, in collaboration with the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SODMA).

•       Establish or enhance a national/sub-national Technical Working Group (TWG) to co-develop the national AA Plan in coordination with relevant stakeholders (e.g., VAM, Climate Change, Social Protection, government entities, FAO, UNDP, academia).

•       Support the development and operationalization of DRM frameworks, contingency plans, early warning systems, and emergency re-sponse protocols.

•       Promote integration of DRM into national and local development plans, further tailoring WFP programmes into those priorities.

2.     Strengthen design and implementation of DRM programme activities.

•       Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of DRM-related projects, including community-based disaster risk reduction, anticipatory action, and capacity-strengthening initiatives.

•       Coordinate with WFP units (e.g., VAM, Relief, Resilience) and partners to ensure DRM is embedded across WFP’s country portfolio.

•       Lead the development of technically sound DRM concept notes and funding proposals, aligned with national priorities and donor re-quirements.

3.     Capacity Strengthening and Institutional Support.

•       Deliver targeted technical assistance and training to government counterparts on risk assessment, early warning, preparedness plan-ning, and response coordination.

•       Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and institutional knowledge exchange between federal and state institutions.

•       Design and deliver capacity-building initiatives to equip WFP staff and cooperating partners with knowledge on DRM mainstreaming.

4.     Partnership and Coordination

•       Represent WFP in DRM-related coordination forums (e.g., UNCT, HCT, CADRI, and cluster mechanisms).

•       Strengthen partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and technical entities to harmonize DRM efforts.

•       Ensure internal coordination with WFP Area and Country Offices and the Regional Bureau in Nairobi for effective programme implemen-tation, compliance, and monitoring.

•       Support reporting, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing activities, ensuring communication products highlight project progress and impact.

5.     Monitoring, Reporting, and Knowledge Management

•       Track progress against DRM workplans and ensure quality reporting of results, challenges, and lessons learned.

•       Contribute to the development of knowledge products, advocacy briefs, and donor proposals related to DRM and climate risk manage-ment.

Education: Advanced university degree in environmental science, disaster risk management, climate studies, or related field; or a first degree with additional relevant experience.

Experience: At least one ( 1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree or first University Degree with minimum of three

(3)  or more years of relevant experience in climate change, disaster risk reduction and early warning. Proven understanding of the Somalia context with experience in disaster risk management assessments, community or national-level DRM interventions, and development of early warning actions.

Language: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

•       Experience in project management as well as writing project documents, country reports, and publications.

•       Proven experience working with a wide variety of humanitarian and development partners engaged in DRM initiatives

•       Ability to plan and organize his/her work, efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.

•       Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback. Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.

•       Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with GIS platforms is an asset.

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.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

•       External Applicants: Click here!

•       Internal 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.

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