Job Vacancy at World Food Programme (WFP), Dar es Salaam – October 2026

Programme Policy Officer, Climate Resilience

Employer: World Food Programme (WFP)
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer, Climate Resilience
Job Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Category: Programme Management / Climate Resilience
Contract Type: Service Contract (SC9)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Unit: Programme
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026 at 11:59 PM (East Africa Time)

About the World Food Programme (WFP)

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to support peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather events.

WFP works with governments, development partners, and local communities to address hunger, improve nutrition, and strengthen resilience among vulnerable populations. The organization promotes diversity, inclusion, professional development, and a collaborative working environment guided by its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion.

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

For more information, visit the official website: https://www.wfp.org

Job Purpose

The Programme Policy Officer, Climate Resilience, will support the design, management, coordination, and delivery of climate resilience programmes in Tanzania. The role focuses on initiatives such as Food Assistance for Assets, capacity building, natural resource management, landscape rehabilitation, regenerative agriculture, and livelihood development.

The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, support project implementation and monitoring, strengthen partnerships, facilitate knowledge management, and build the capacity of staff and partners to ensure effective and timely delivery of climate resilience interventions.

The position is based in Dar es Salaam and reports to the Activity 7 Manager.

About Climate Resilience at WFP

WFP is a leading humanitarian organization working to combat hunger, deliver food assistance during emergencies, improve nutrition, and help communities build resilience.

In Tanzania, WFP’s climate resilience programme operates under the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022–2028. The programme works with communities and local institutions to promote integrated resilience, prevent environmental degradation, and strengthen adaptation to climate change.

Through these initiatives, food-insecure households can participate in the creation of productive community assets and regenerative interventions while receiving support to meet their immediate food and nutrition needs. The programmes also strengthen the capacity of households, institutions, and other stakeholders to adopt climate-adaptive practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management and Implementation

• Provide project monitoring and implementation support for integrated resilience activities.
• Conduct field visits and review project implementation to assess progress towards objectives and identify opportunities for further collaboration.
• Support the design and development of proposals within the climate resilience portfolio under the guidance of the Activity Manager and WFP SO3 Manager.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on natural resource management, asset creation, regenerative agriculture, livelihood development, and other integrated resilience activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely programme reports to support informed decision-making and consistent communication with stakeholders.

2. Programme Coordination and Partnerships

• Coordinate the climate resilience portfolio across the country office, cooperating partners, and development partners.
• Represent WFP in public forums and maintain relationships with government institutions, development partners, and other organizations involved in natural resource management.
• Support the identification and development of strategic partnerships to strengthen climate resilience programming.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to improve programme delivery and promote integrated approaches to resilience building.

3. Gender, Nutrition and Capacity Building

• Ensure that gender and nutrition perspectives are integrated into programme design and implementation to empower women, men, and marginalized groups.
• Support capacity building for WFP staff, implementing partners, and national government institutions on climate resilience concepts and approaches.
• Promote the integration of climate resilience across sectors, including social protection, anticipatory action, school feeding, and agricultural market development.
• Design and facilitate relevant learning activities to strengthen the technical capacity of stakeholders involved in programme implementation.

4. Knowledge Management and Reporting

• Develop internal and external operating procedures to support effective programme implementation.
• Produce knowledge products, including briefs, case studies, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to documentation and dissemination of good practices in climate resilience, landscape rehabilitation, and natural resource management.
• Support the sharing of programme knowledge and evidence to inform decision-making and improve future interventions.

5. Other Duties

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of the climate resilience programme.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Climate Studies, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, International Development, or another related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field will be considered an added advantage.

Professional Experience

Candidates should have:

• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation, natural resource management, agriculture, international development, or related sectors.
• Field experience in food security, natural resource management, sustainable development, rural livelihoods, poverty reduction, asset creation, or climate change mitigation and adaptation programmes.
• Experience in nutrition-sensitive, gender, youth, and inclusion programming is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with national and local governments, organizations, and communities.
• Proven ability to design, plan, and facilitate training sessions and workshops for diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as other standard software packages and systems.
• Previous experience and knowledge of WFP processes and procedures relating to asset creation, landscape rehabilitation, and participatory development, including the Three-Pronged Approach, will be considered an advantage.
• General knowledge of United Nations system policies, rules, regulations, and procedures will be an added advantage.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English at Level C.
• Fluency in Kiswahili at Level C.

WFP Leadership Framework

The WFP Leadership Framework establishes common standards of behaviour that guide how employees work together to accomplish the organization’s mission.

Applicants are encouraged to review the framework to understand WFP’s leadership expectations and workplace values.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion

WFP celebrates diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, or disability.

WFP also provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants who require accommodation may contact:

Email: global.inclusion@wfp.org

All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks.

Important Application Guidelines

Applicants should take note of the following requirements before submitting their applications:

• Applications must be submitted exclusively through WFP’s official online recruitment system.
• Applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or other channels will not be considered.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure that their Workday profiles are accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade, where applicable.
• The only documents required at the application stage are a CV and a cover letter. Additional documents, such as passports, academic certificates, and recommendation letters, may be requested later.
• Applicants experiencing technical difficulties with the online application system may contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. This email address is strictly for technical application issues; unsolicited applications and documents sent to this address will not receive a response.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of recruitment.

No-Fee Recruitment Policy

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees during the recruitment process.

Applicants should disregard any request for payment and exercise caution when submitting personal information online, as organizational names, logos, and addresses can be copied or reproduced fraudulently.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete their applications through the official WFP Workday recruitment portal.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026 at 11:59 PM East Africa Time (GMT+3)

Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter through the online recruitment system before the deadline. Ensure that your Workday profile is complete and that the information provided accurately reflects your qualifications and professional experience.