Programme Policy Officer – Human Capital Development, WFP (Mogadishu)

Hiring Organisation: World Food Programme (WFP) Somalia Source Listing: Originally advertised on SomaliJobs.com — view the original listing and apply directly Vacancy Announcement No.: JR127397 Department: Human Capital Development Reports To: Head of Human Capital Development

About This Opportunity

This vacancy is shared on the Shaqo Kaab Solutions jobboard as a curated opportunity sourced from SomaliJobs.com; Shaqo Kaab Solutions is not the recruiting agency for this role. The World Food Programme (WFP) Somalia is recruiting a Programme Policy Officer to help lead its combined school feeding and social protection portfolio under the Country Strategic Plan 2026–2030. Interested candidates should apply directly through the original SomaliJobs.com listing linked above (WFP accepts applications through its own Workday careers portal).

Job Purpose

The role brings school feeding and social protection together under a single Human Capital Development function, acting as WFP Somalia’s technical focal point for donor-funded initiatives with the World Bank, FCDO and the Global Shield, while supporting government partners on policy, financing and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical focal point for World Bank, FCDO and Global Shield-funded initiatives.
• Lead policy dialogue on social protection, including Digital Financial Inclusion and Women’s Economic Empowerment.
• Oversee the school meals portfolio and its integration with national social protection systems.
• Support the design and strengthening of social registries and beneficiary targeting systems.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government ministries, the World Bank, donors and UN agencies.
• Represent WFP in relevant technical working groups.
• Lead resource mobilisation: concept notes, funding proposals and donor reporting.
• Drive research, learning and evidence generation, and strengthen government counterparts’ capacity.

Qualifications & Experience

Advanced university degree in Social Protection, Public Policy, Economics, International Development, Education, Nutrition or a related social science (or a first degree with additional relevant experience). At least five years’ relevant experience for advanced-degree holders, or seven years for first-degree holders, in programme management, government engagement and donor coordination. Experience with World Bank-funded programmes is highly desirable. Fluency in English (level C) is required.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong policy dialogue and partnership-building skills with government and donor counterparts
• Sound understanding of social protection and school feeding systems
• Experience with resource mobilisation and donor reporting
• Ability to lead research, learning and evidence agendas
• Strong cross-cultural communication and representation skills

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Head of Human Capital Development, WFP Somalia.

Working Conditions

Based in Mogadishu, Somalia, on a Consultant Level II contract for 11 months, renewable. The position is open to international candidates who are nationals of a country other than Somalia; female candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

This role is recruited directly by the World Food Programme, not by Shaqo Kaab Solutions. Interested candidates should visit the original listing on SomaliJobs.com for the full vacancy announcement (Ref. JR127397) and to apply via WFP’s Workday careers portal: Programme Policy Officer – Human Capital Development, SomaliJobs.com. Applications close 20 October 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The World Food Programme is an equal opportunity employer. This listing is shared by Shaqo Kaab Solutions for informational and candidate-sourcing purposes only; all hiring decisions rest solely with WFP.