Programme Policy Officer, Climate Resilience – World Food Programme (WFP)

Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Position: Programme Policy Officer, Climate Resilience
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Unit: Programme
Contract Type: Service Contract (SC9)
Duration: 12 Months
Application Deadline: 13 August 2026 (23:59 EAT)

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About the Role

The Programme Policy Officer, Climate Resilience will support the design, management, and implementation of climate resilience programmes, including:

• Food Assistance for Assets (FFA)
• Natural Resource Management
• Landscape Rehabilitation
• Capacity Building
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Partnership Development

The position reports to the Activity 7 Manager and supports WFP Tanzania’s Climate Resilience Programme under its Country Strategic Plan (2022–2028).

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Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Support implementation and monitoring of integrated climate resilience projects.
• Conduct field visits to monitor project progress.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and programme improvement.
• Ensure timely delivery of project activities.

Programme Design

• Develop project proposals for climate resilience initiatives.
• Support programme planning and implementation.
• Provide technical guidance on:
  • Natural resource management
  • Landscape rehabilitation
  • Regenerative agriculture
  • Livelihood development
  • Asset creation
  • Climate adaptation activities.

Reporting & Knowledge Management

• Prepare programme reports.
• Produce:
  • Knowledge products
  • Case studies
  • Briefs
  • Lessons learned
  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support evidence-based decision-making.

Coordination & Partnerships

• Coordinate climate resilience activities across the Country Office.
• Work closely with:
  • Government institutions
  • Development partners
  • Cooperating partners
  • Community organizations.
• Represent WFP at meetings and public forums.
• Build strategic partnerships.

Gender & Inclusion

• Ensure programmes integrate:
  • Gender equality
  • Nutrition
  • Youth inclusion
  • Social inclusion.
• Promote equitable participation of women and marginalized groups.

Capacity Building

• Train WFP staff, partners, and government institutions.
• Organize workshops and technical training.
• Promote climate resilience approaches across sectors including:
  • Agriculture
  • School Feeding
  • Social Protection
  • Anticipatory Action
  • Agricultural Market Development.

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Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Climate Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Environmental Studies
  • Natural Resource Management
  • International Development
  • Related field.

A postgraduate qualification is considered an added advantage.

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Experience

Applicants should have:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in:
  • Climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • Natural resource management
  • Agriculture
  • Sustainable development
  • Food security
  • Rural livelihoods
  • International development.

Desirable experience includes:

• Nutrition-sensitive programming.
• Gender and youth inclusion.
• Community engagement.
• Asset creation.
• Landscape rehabilitation.
• Participatory development approaches.
• Working with governments and development partners.
• Training and workshop facilitation.
• Knowledge of WFP processes and the UN system.

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Required Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong project management skills.
• Technical knowledge of climate resilience.
• Partnership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook.

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Language Requirements

• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Kiswahili

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Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter

Applications must be submitted through WFP’s online recruitment system. Applications sent by email or other channels will not be considered.

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Important Information

• WFP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, or background.
• The United Nations does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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