Programme Policy Officer - Food System - NOA

WFP

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. WFP Somalia s four-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2PHONE_NUMBER emphasizes resilience building, recognizing the interconnected nature of relief, nutrition, safety nets, food systems, capacity strengthening, and partnerships.

Under SDG2, WFP focuses on strengthening sustainable food systems and value chains to improve access to nutritious diets and reduce the impact of climate-related shocks. This position will support the implementation of climate smart food systems, livelihoods, and resilience interventions in Galmudug, complementing activities in relief, nutrition, school feeding, social protection, and capacity strengthening. The Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems) will provide technical and operational support in planning, implementing, and coordinating food systems and resilience activities in Dhusamareb, and across the Area Office. The role requires strong contextual understanding of Somalia and Galmudug State, and the ability to apply programme guidelines to deliver integrated interventions for vulnerable communities.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Food Systems and Resilience Garowe, and overall reporting to the Head of Programme, Garowe Area Office, and receive technical guidance from the Strategic Outcome Three (Climate Smart Food Systems) Manager at the Country Office. The PPO Food Systems will closely collaborate with technical units (Nutrition, School Feeding, Partnerships, Gender & Inclusion, Monitoring & Evaluation, etc.), government counterparts, UN agencies, and NGOs.

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

• Contribute to the implementation of WFP Somalia s CSP 2PHONE_NUMBER and corporate policies aligned with national strategies on economic development and social protection.

• Analyze technical and policy documents, strategies, and data related to food systems, livelihoods, and resilience, and translate findings into WFP s thematic focus areas.

• Provide technical and supervisory support for effective implementation of food systems & resilience activities, particularly food value chains involving smallholder farmers and cooperatives.

• Collaborate with technical units and partners to translate food systems initiatives and policies into field activities.

• Support programme development, project design, and contribute to resource mobilization for CSP activities.

• Develop and review technical papers, guidelines, and information materials related to food systems, agricultural value chains, market systems, climate change, and partnerships.

• Coordinate with government ministries, UN agencies, academic institutions, and private sector partners to strengthen collaboration and provide technical assistance.

• Supervise cooperating partners, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of outputs.

• Assess capacity building needs of partners and beneficiaries, develop training materials, and provide technical guidance.

• Support monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management of food systems and resilience projects, ensuring timely reporting and documentation.

• Participate in meetings, workshops, consultations, and field visits to strengthen partnerships and programme delivery.

• Provide technical assistance to other WFP units to ensure food systems and resilience programmes are nutrition sensitive and climate resilient.

• Review and verify reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data presented to stakeholders.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED