Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer - Food Technologist, NOA
Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer - Food Technologist, NOA
Entreprise: World Food Programme
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Madagascar / ANTANANARIVO
Date limite: 2026-08-11
Recrutement de 01 Programme Policy Officer - Food Technologist, NOA
Fully Present
locations
Antananarivo, Madagascar
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR125413
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE
11 August 2026-23:59-UTC+03:00 heure normale d’Afrique de l’Est (Antananarivo)
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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.
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).
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer - Food Technologist NOA
Type of Contract / Grade: Fixed-Term, NOA
Duration: 1 year, renewable (upon confirmation of the probationary period)
Unit: Resilience, Programme
Duty Station: Antananarivo, Madagascar
Vacancy Number: One (01) position
Date of Publication: July 29
Deadline for Application: August 11
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position is based in Antananarivo, Madagascar and is part of the Resilience team (Programme).
THE ROLE
To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs. To coordinate the implementation of the support component for the local production of high nutritional value foods according to different production schemes selected.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Contribute towards the development of a limited number of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities.
Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.
Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.
Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.
Other as required.
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Support the establishment of a institutional framework to support the local production of high nutritional value foods in collaboration with all actors involved in the implementation of the nutrition policy in Madagascar
Provide support to the actors of the production chain of fortified food supplements based on an industrial model with the targeted companies
Support the implementation of a semi-industrial production model in the South, South-East and Hautes Terres
Support the establishment of a quality control system to ensure compliance with quality norms and standards i the processed food production chain
Support the implementation of an artisanal food production model with high nutritional value based on networks of women's groups and in connection with the agricultural production supported under the resilience program
Support the development and implementation of a social marketing strategy to improve the demand and consumption of high nutritional value foods
Document the process and develop a plan for consolidation and scaling up of the initiatives that will be put in place
Other as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree in Nutrition/Health, Food science, Food technology, Food engineering, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience: At least one (1) year of post-graduate professional experience for candidates holding an advanced post-secondary education (Master’s)
Language: Fluency (level C) in French and an intermediate knowledge of English (level B)
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Has at least five (05) years of relevant work experience, preferably in food fortification, safety and quality
Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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.
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