JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

1 December 2025-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP”s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

The position will provide strategic coordination support to the Deputy Country Director to ensure the effective and timely implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP). Particular emphasis will be placed on advancing cross-cutting priorities, fostering integration across programmatic areas, and strengthening collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to achieve CSP objectives.

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

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the Programme Policy Officer (Coordination) will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Localize the WFP Country Strategic Plan (CSP) within Country Office (CO) and in collaboration with Government of Bangladesh, UN, NGO, and other partners, and support development of the Bangladesh CSP.

2. Identify and engage key stakeholders to facilitate full CSP implementation.

3. Identify strategic linkages and entry points between the WFP CSP and Government of Bangladesh’s priorities and develop roadmap for stakeholder engagement and act as liaison to facilitate related engagements.

4. Identify strategic opportunities for WFP positioning within the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF) coordinate participation in relevant groups and inputs to related reports acting as liaison to facilitate engagements.

5. Serve as CO focal person for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) support to Government of Bangladesh, including on food systems.

6. Support the development of partnerships and joint events with member states, civil society and intergovernmental organizations to advocate for the SDGs and Zero Hunger on the global agenda, advancing WFP priorities and objectives. Serve as CO focal person for innovation.

7. Use data driven analysis to propose options to expand support from existing partners and to scope new partners, guided by programmatic assessment and context-specific analysis, with the aim to enhance the impact of WFP’s work and diversify the resource base.

8. Solicit inputs from other functional entities, Regional Offices and COs on WFP’s programmatic offering that can gain traction with individual partner audiences, conduct analysis and draft quality briefs to support of outreach opportunities. Support Programme Units with Partnership Engagement strategies and ensure quality control of related outputs.

9. Perform any other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) is required. Education in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or any relevant field is preferable.
Experience: At least 8 years of overall experience, including 6 years of Postgraduate Professional Experience (managerial or supervisory) in areas related to Programme, Partnership, Related roles or other relevant fields.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Coordination)
Grade: SC10
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 06 Months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01

This vacancy announcement is for only Bangladeshi Nationals.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.

All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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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 [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements