World Food Programme (WFP) Hiring “Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition)” || June-2025

June 14, 2025 Admin

Exciting Career Opportunity at World Food Programme (WFP)
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WFP is looking to hire “Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) – NOB” at Lahore.
Details are as follows:

Position Title: Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Lahore

Job Purpose:

In recent years, WFP has strengthened its partnership with the Government of Pakistan to address the high levels of chronic malnutrition through a lifecycle approach through activities being implemented across the country. In each provincial office WFP has a national staff who is responsible for all nutrition activities of WFP being implemented in that province. With this in mind, WFP is planning to hire a Programme Policy Officer – Nutrition in the Punjab Provincial Office (Lahore).

The Job holder will operate with a high degree of independence to ensure that nutrition programmes and policy objectives are achieved in the province. They will be involved in a wide variety of nutrition programme activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity. At this level job holders are expected to contribute to performance improvement of their unit and partners and to liaise with the teams across provinces and with additional guidance from the WFP Country Office in Islamabad.

Required Qualification and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree in International Affairs, Economics, development studies, Nutrition/Health with relevant experience in the field or first level university degree with 2 years of additional related work experience.

Experience & Skills:

Five years of professional and managerial experience supporting the implementation of nutrition/health/development programs and coordinating with governmental stakeholders, preferably within international organizations and/or UN System. Experience working in Punjab province is considered an asset.
Experience and knowledge of provincial government structure, functions and processes.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Leadership and teamwork abilities.
Good analytical, negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills.
Willingness to travel and work under difficult conditions.

Required Languages:

Fluency in English language, Urdu, and other local language.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead provincial office nutrition team in managing the implementation of quality nutrition programmes in all districts across the province, both for stunting prevention, maternal and adolescent nutrition, and for treatment of moderate acute malnutrition.
Ensure smooth and continuous functioning of the office and maintain continuity in operations, decision-making, and service delivery during the temporary absence or unavailability of the Head of the Office.
Working with the WFP Country Office team and supporting the smooth implementation of provincial programs.
Provide technical support to nutrition projects and activities in the province, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes/projects that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
Represent WFP at provincial or district level strategic consultations, contribute to discussions, exchange experiences, advocate and position WFP and identify areas of potential collaboration and partnerships wherever possible.
Liaise with cooperating partners to monitor ongoing nutrition projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness, and efficiency, and highlight potential risks to the project delivery. Also, to maintain close liaison with IRMNCH & NP, Government of Punjab, Department of Health, BISP Provincial/District offices for this work.
Take decisions on routine administrative, financial, and operational matters, escalate critical or policy-level decisions to the appropriate authority, when needed.
Plan, manage and lead WFP field operations within the area of assignment to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food assistance, and that daily operational issues are quickly resolved to prevent losses through the preparation of a risk management plan.
Liaise with the Country Office and Provincial Office teams to prepare allocation plans to ensure timely preparation of agreements/ MOUs/ FLAs with all partners for quality delivery of services through transparent and competitive selection process.
Prepare status and progress reports by providing information and background material for use in discussions and briefing sessions; Facilitate accurate and timely inputs/ reports from the cooperating partners for M&E analysis and status reports.
Build capacity of WFP staff, partners, and provincial government to prepare for and respond to nutrition problems.
Ensure that gender considerations are included in all plans and programmes and ensure that all partners are trained/briefed on issues around protection, accountability to affected populations and PSEA.
Any other tasks that are required.

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

How To Apply:

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.
Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Terms & Conditions: WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.
Important: All educational documents must be verified/attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Appointment will be subject to submission of HEC-verified degrees.

Last Date to Apply: 18 June, 2025

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Note: This vacancy announcement is advertised internal to WFP for Pakistani nationals only. This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of pre-qualified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

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