Programme Policy Officer (food Systems)

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP uses food assistance to support people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Operating in Tajikistan, WFP is shifting its strategy from direct implementation to strengthening national capacities for food security and nutrition outcomes, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

Job Purpose

The Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems) will play a crucial role in managing and implementing climate change adaptation and resilience-building initiatives for WFP Tajikistan. This position involves strengthening institutional systems, multi-sectoral coordination, and government capacities for risk-informed planning, preparedness, and response. The officer will advance integrated disaster risk reduction and resilience programming, supporting the expansion of risk-informed approaches and systems strengthening across Central Asia. Key responsibilities include contributing to programme design and implementation, coordinating activities using sustainable approaches, identifying funding opportunities, and overseeing complex integrated resilience programmes. The role also involves providing technical support on livelihood asset creation, conducting value chain analyses, supporting field offices, and building the capacity of staff and partners on food systems and resilience.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization globally, dedicated to saving lives during emergencies and utilizing food assistance to foster peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. WFP emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates. The organization is committed to personal and professional development through various training, coaching, and mentorship programs, offering a multicultural work environment and attractive compensation. WFP Tajikistan focuses on strengthening national capacities for food security and nutrition, shifting from direct implementation to supporting government systems. Its programs encompass emergency preparedness, resilience building, nutrition, and school meals, with an increasing emphasis on anticipatory action, shock-responsive social protection, and evidence generation. The role involves managing and implementing climate change adaptation and resilience initiatives, strengthening institutional systems, and enhancing government capacities for risk-informed planning and response. Key responsibilities include program design and implementation, coordinating resilience activities, providing technical support for livelihood creation, conducting value chain analyses, and ensuring compliance with agreements. The position also involves capacity building for staff and partners, fostering coordination with government agencies and other organizations, and ensuring the integration of cross-cutting themes like nutrition sensitivity and gender inclusion into resilience projects.

Work Experience

Requires at least 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian development projects focused on improving livelihoods and food security, utilizing community-based participatory approaches.

Skills

Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience Building, Food Systems Programming, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Livelihood Development, Project Design & Implementation, Capacity Building, Partnership Coordination, Proposal Development, Monitoring & Reporting, Value Chain Analysis, Nature-Based Solutions, Risk-Informed Planning, Emergency Preparedness & Response, Nutrition-Sensitive Programming, Gender & Diversity Inclusion

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