Programme and Policy Officer (evidence and Reporting)

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and fostering peace. In Timor-Leste, WFP implements a Country Strategic Plan (2026-2030) to enhance food security and nutrition. Operating in a context of climate vulnerability and limited capacity, WFP emphasizes evidence-based programming, strategic partnerships, and robust reporting to achieve its goals.

Job Purpose

The Programme and Policy Officer (Evidence and Reporting) serves a pivotal role in enhancing the analytical, strategic, and reporting capabilities of the WFP Timor-Leste Country Office. This position is instrumental in ensuring that WFP's humanitarian and development interventions are rigorously informed by robust evidence, align with corporate standards, and effectively address national priorities. The officer will lead efforts in developing high-quality funding proposals and programme strategies, crucial for resource mobilization and expansion. A core function involves drafting and coordinating comprehensive corporate and donor reports, ensuring compliance and transparency. Furthermore, the role encompasses providing strategic analysis and technical advisory support to senior management, translating complex data into actionable insights for decision-making and advocacy. The officer will also be responsible for quality assurance of knowledge products, fostering policy engagement, and representing WFP in inter-agency forums to advance national development goals, thereby strengthening WFP's visibility and influence.

Responsibilities

The Programme and Policy Officer (Evidence and Reporting) plays a crucial role in strengthening a country office's analytical, strategic, and reporting capabilities. Key responsibilities include coordinating the development of high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, and programme strategies, ensuring they are evidence-based and aligned with corporate standards. This involves formulating theories of change, results frameworks, and monitoring systems to support resource mobilization and programme expansion. The role also entails drafting and coordinating inputs for WFP’s corporate reporting products, such as Annual Country Reports and Executive Briefs, ensuring compliance with donor requirements. Furthermore, the officer provides technical advisory support to senior management by synthesizing and analyzing programme, operational, and contextual information, translating evidence into actionable insights for decision-making and advocacy. A significant aspect of the role involves quality assurance of analytical and knowledge products, including assessments and research studies, to maintain technical rigor and strategic relevance. The officer also identifies policy engagement opportunities through stakeholder consultations and partnership development, and represents WFP in UN inter-agency technical working groups, contributing to joint analytical processes and advancing national development priorities. Finally, the role contributes to organizational learning and thought leadership by developing policy briefs and strategic analyses, enhancing WFP’s visibility and influence among partners.

Work Experience

Requires 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in policy analysis, research, and strategic writing support. Prior experience with international organizations is strongly preferred. Candidates should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to analyze data and identify trends. Experience supervising junior team members and knowledge of UN/WFP systems are also beneficial.

Skills

Policy Analysis, Research, Strategic Writing, Reporting, Proposal Drafting, Information Management, Communication, Analysis, Problem-Solving, Coordination

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