Are you passionate about ending global hunger? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable? The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a dedicated Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) to join our team in Dar es Salaam. This is your chance to contribute to a noble cause and grow professionally within a prestigious, globally recognized humanitarian organization.
Deadline for Applications:
19 August 2024, 23:59 GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam)
The WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization focused on saving lives and building a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. With a mission to achieve Zero Hunger, WFP works tirelessly to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable populations have access to nutritious food.
Why Join WFP?
- 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Investment in personal and professional development
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects globally
- Attractive compensation package
WFP Tanzania’s five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP, 2022-2027) aims to support the Government of Tanzania in improving nutrition, health, and education services for vulnerable populations, with a focus on women and children.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement nutrition, HIV, and school feeding programs
- Provide technical and strategic advice on program design
- Coordinate with national, regional, and local governments
- Support capacity building of WFP staff and partners
- Generate data and evidence to inform policy and programming
- Contribute to resource mobilization and partnership building
Qualifications:
- Advanced University degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Public Health, or related fields
- Fluency in English and Swahili
- Minimum of three years of experience in nutrition, HIV, school feeding, or public health-related activities
- Experience in managing and developing nutrition-related programs and policies
- Strong analytical, innovative, and creative thinking skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
Desired Skills:
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Versatile and flexible team player
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
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How to Apply
Join our diverse and passionate team dedicated to saving and changing millions of lives. Apply now and make a meaningful impact in the fight against global hunger. For more details and to apply, visit our WFP Career Page.
WFP celebrates diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.