Programme Policy Officer (Micronutrients) at World Food Programme (WFP),Dar es salaam – February 2026

This is a professional vacancy for a Programme Policy Officer (Micronutrients) with the World Food Programme (WFP) in Tanzania. This role is highly specialized, focusing on the MIMI Project (Mapping and Modelling Inadequate Micronutrient Intake) and food fortification strategies.

Below is the reorganized and streamlined breakdown of the position.

Role Overview: Programme Policy Officer (Micronutrients)

• Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)

• Location: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

• Contract Type: SSA9 (Special Service Agreement)

• Duration: 6 Months (March – August 2026)

• Deadline: 25 February 2026, 23:59 EAT

The Assignment: Purpose & Project

WFP is supporting the Tanzanian government’s National Multisectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP II). The primary focus of this consultancy is the MIMI Project, which uses novel analytical modeling to map the risk of inadequate micronutrient intake and compare policy scenarios to improve national health outcomes.

### Key Accountabilities

• Project Management: Lead the day-to-day coordination of the MIMI Project.

• Portfolio Oversight: Manage WFP Tanzania’s food fortification and biofortification initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Map and build networks with government entities, NGOs, UN agencies, the private sector, and academia.

• Strategy & Policy: Finalize the “Food Fortification Position Paper” and the “Healthy Diets Strategy” for the Country Strategic Plan.

• Resource Mobilization: Lead the drafting of concept notes and proposals to secure funding for micronutrient programs.

• Capacity Building: Develop training manuals and communication products (infographics, videos) regarding fortification and biofortification.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s or higher) in Public Health, Nutrition, Food Technology, Public Policy, or Social Sciences.

Experience

• Years: 5–10 years of professional experience in nutrition/public health.

• Specialization: Proven expertise in micronutrients, food fortification, or biofortification.

• Advocacy: Experience translating scientific evidence into policy messages and advocacy materials.

• Liaison: Demonstrated history of working with government bodies and international development partners.

Skills & Languages

• Technical: Strong knowledge of Tanzania’s nutrition context and policies.

• Software: Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

• Languages: Fluency in English and Swahili (written and verbal).

Deliverables at End of Contract

1. Successful and timely implementation of the MIMI project.

2. A drafted Engagement Strategy for fortification stakeholders.

3. Endorsed Food Fortification Position Paper.

4. Completed Concept Notes and funding proposals for micronutrient initiatives.

5. Suite of Training Manuals and knowledge products (infographic/video).

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