Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships, Liaison & Nutrition Expert)

Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships, Liaison & Nutrition Expert) NOC_ AUGO_ Addis Ababa

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: 27 October 2025

Job Description

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION:

JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (Partnerships, Liaison & Nutrition Expert)

GRADE: NOC

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term

DURATION: One year

UNIT/DIVISION: African Union Global Office

DUTY STARTION: Addis Ababa

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The African Union Global Office (AUGO) serves as WFP’s strategic liaison with the African Union (AU) and its organs, facilitating policy dialogue, partnership development, and advocacy to advance food security, nutrition, and social protection across the continent. The Programme Policy Officer (NOC) will support WFP’s engagement with AU institutions, contributing to policy formulation, programme design, and strategic initiatives aligned with continental frameworks such as Agenda 2063 and the Kampala Declaration.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide technical and strategic support to WFP’s engagement with the African Union, ECA focusing on policy development, programme alignment, and partnership coordination. The incumbent will contribute to shaping WFP’s continental agenda on school feeding, social protection, climate resilience, humanitarian response and food systems transformation.

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

Policy and Strategy Development

Support the translation of WFP-wide programme policies into AU-ECA aligned strategies and initiatives.
Contribute to the development of policy briefs, position papers, and strategic frameworks that reflect AU priorities and WFP’s mandate.

Partnership and Coordination

Facilitate strategic partnerships with AU departments, regional economic communities (RECs), and continental institutions.
Coordinate joint initiatives, technical working groups, and advocacy campaigns with AU stakeholders.

Programme Design and Technical Support

Provide technical advice on AU-led programmes such as the Continental School Feeding Cluster, CAADP, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as they relate to food systems and nutrition.
Support the design and implementation of capacity-building initiatives for AU member states in collaboration with WFP regional offices and country offices.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Knowledge Management

Lead the preparation of analytical reports, policy updates, and knowledge products for internal and external audiences.
Monitor AU policy developments and provide timely intelligence to inform WFP’s strategic positioning.

Innovation and Advocacy

Promote innovative approaches to food assistance and social protection in alignment with AU frameworks.
Support advocacy efforts to elevate WFP’s visibility and influence within AU platforms.

Manage research and evidence building on issues relevant to food assistance.

Manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use.

Contribute to resources mobilization efforts for WFP and AU joint projects, including clearly articulating the need for food and nutrition and related programme opportunities, and follow up on the resource situation, seeking advice from senior colleagues where necessary.
Advice and support the development of functional training in areas of expertise to enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partner
Lead, motivate and develop a team of staff to enable high performance.
Ensure the best use of assigned financial resources for achievement of set objectives within a moderate budget.
Contribute to the office strategic plan, annual planning, risk analysis, and contingency planning in order to respond to the mission.
Other as required.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

Strong understanding of AU structures, policies, and decision-making processes.
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

Has experience working across the Program portfolio
Has led a Sub Office or a small country/area office programme team or a component of a country office programme portfolio.
Has engaged in policy discussions and provided input into policy decisions.
Diplomacy experience and working in a multi-partner environment.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Education: Advanced university degree or first degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Development Studies, or related fields. or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in policy analysis, programme management, or partnership development, preferably within multilateral or regional institutions.

Language:

Fluency in English (level C) required; working knowledge of French or another AU official language is an asset.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

27 October 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa).