Programme Policy Officer  - Social Protection – NOA - Mogadishu

Vacancy Announcement No- JR112803

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer  - Social Protection – NOA

Contract Type/Grade: NOA, Fixed Term.

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)

•       Support the implementation of WFP’s social protection and shock-responsive programmes by providing day-to-day operational assistance to ensure activities are delivered in accordance with agreed plans and timelines.

•       Support the alignment of WFP’s Shock Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) activities with national contingency plans and early warning sys-tems to enable timely and predictable assistance during crises.

•       Liaise regularly with government institutions and implementing partners on planning, implementation, and follow-up of joint social protection activities.

•       Participate in needs assessments, situation analyses, and beneficiary targeting processes to support the design of context-appropriate inter-ventions.

•       Provide operational support in the rollout of delivery mechanisms, including registration, cash-based transfers and digital solutions for social protection programming.

•       Assist in the implementation of vertical or horizontal expansion of social protection programmes in response to shocks (e.g. adding new bene-ficiaries or increasing transfer values).

•       Support the field testing and rollout of SRSP tools such as trigger mechanisms, registries, or risk-informed targeting protocols

•       Conduct regular field visits to monitor programme quality, gather feedback, and identify operational bottlenecks.

•       Flag issues to relevant technical units at CO and collaborate with PMLE and other units to address identified gaps.

•       Contribute to contextualizing tools and guidance for field use based on lessons learned and operational realities.

•       Support the integration of social protection activities with other programme streams such as crisis response, nutrition, school feeding, resili-ence, and livelihoods, where relevant.

•       Facilitate coordination with other units such as VAM, CBT, Emergency, and Food Systems to ensure coherence and mutual reinforcement.

•       Identify opportunities to contribute to adaptive programming based on assessments, needs and government priorities.

•       Maintain close working relationships with relevant ministries, and development partners involved in social protection.

•       Participate in national and sub-national coordination platforms, technical working groups, and joint planning meetings related to social pro-tection and humanitarian assistance.

•       Facilitate coordination with government counterparts and other partners at national and sub-national levels to strengthen the implementa-tion of social protection activities, including regular dialogue, joint planning, and follow-up actions

•       Ensure timely and accurate collection, entry, and validation of programme data using corporate tools and systems.

•       Track and analyze key programme indicators, disaggregated by gender and other relevant criteria, to inform programme adjustments.

•       Contribute to after-action reviews and evaluations of Social Protection programmes and SRSP responses to inform system improvements.

•       Support the documentation of lessons learned, good practices, and innovations.

•       Contribute to the drafting of monthly and quarterly reports, updates, and donor reports by providing accurate data, implementation status, and insights.

•       Maintain up-to-date records of programme activities, beneficiaries, and partner performance.

•       Participate in the preparation of annual work plans, budgets, and resource requirements for quality delivery and implementation.

•       Ensure that reporting is aligned with donor and WFP requirements and supports programme visibility and accountability.

•       Perform any other duties as required.

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Social Sciences, Disaster Risk Management or other relevant fields OR First University degree with additional years of relevant experience.

Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree OR First University Degree with a minimum of three (3) or more years of relevant in humanitarian or development programming.

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

Knowledge & Skills:

•       Excellent understanding of shock-responsive social protection disaster risk management and/or anticipatory action

•       Demonstrated knowledge on capacity strengthening to government, formulation and implementation of strategies.

•       Proven ability to work under pressure and independently on technical matters with minimum supervision.

•       Excellent writing and communications skills in English, and ability to produce quality documents and written output.

•       Knowledge and experience in WFP interventions in Somalia is a plus.

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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