Programme Policy Officer – GNA NOA, Tripoli

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

4 November 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Tripoli)

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• 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 – General Food and Nutrition Assistance

TYPE AND LEVEL OF CONTRACT

NOA. Fixed Term (one year renewable)

DUTY STATION

Tripoli, Libya

REPORT TO

Head of Programme

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Job holder will manage a portfolio of activities related to WFP’s General Food Assistance (unconditional in-kind transfers) including partnerships development, implementation management and oversight and reporting. Job holder will operate with considerable independence in their specialties and in close consultation with the technical units in the WFP Global Head Quarters Cairo and WFP Libya CO Programme Unit.

JOB PURPOSE

Under WFP Libya’s Country Strategic Plan, deliver quality food and nutrition assistance to WFP’s target population and effectively collaborate with government counterparts, UN counter partners, donors and NGO partners with the view of delivering policy support, resources, technical assistance and innovative solutions to advance and meet the needs of food and nutrition needs of targeted food insecure populations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

The incumbent will report to Head of Programme and as required, to the Country Director.  He or She will be responsible for the following duties:

 

1.       Responsible for the overall planning, coordination, partnerships and oversight of WFP Libya’s general food assistance, most notably in-kind transfers, including coordination with relevant government authorities.  The incumbent will develop and strengthen quality partnerships in support of WFP strategic objectives;

2.       Set up and manage all aspects of the implementation of activities under the general food assistance activity, including complementing nutrition interventions, including: 

i.    Development of strategy, concept, timelines, operational mechanisms and related work plan to implement.

ii.   Identification and development of targeting and implementation modalities, as well as standard operating procedures (SOP) for the responsible operations.

iii. Working closely with other units in the country office and in the regional and global headquarters on food basket design, procurement of in-kind food, selection of cooperating partners and design of contractual arrangements to meet programme needs.

iv. Working with the Head of Programme and other team members on the selection of cooperating partners through due diligence and competitive process.

v.   Overall management and liaison with cooperating partners on all aspects of programme implementation in the field including oversight, capacity strengthening, reporting and accountability measures.

vi. Supporting the dialogue with other stakeholders in the identification and development of targeting and implementation modalities, as well as SOPs for the use of prepaid cards, distribution mechanisms, project guidelines, selection criteria, assessment questionnaires, payment mechanism and reconciliation;

3.       Take lead in capacity building activities for government and partner personnel through elaboration of project guidelines in relation to the general food and nutrition assistance and related activities;

4.       Prepare periodic reports including inputs for public information unit, sitreps and donor relation unit on the progress of activities under the incumbent’s responsibilities;

5.       Monitor and manage the resources availability and expenditure for the responsible operations and support resource mobilization through presentations, supporting donor and media missions, focus groups with beneficiaries etc. 

6.       As Senior National Officers, participate in the inter-agency meetings and meetings with government counterparts under the functions and scopes delegated by WFP Libya Management or the Head of Programme;

7.       Participate in the works of the Social Protection and Rapid Response Mechanisms working groups with the aim of strengthening activities for the national social safety net and emergency preparedness and response capacities;

8.       Perform any other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ operational experience in humanitarian and development sectors and track record of working with government institutions, managing NGO partnerships.

• Experience in the Programme design and management at senior levels, preferably food and nutrition assistance programs.

• Experience in nutrition programme design and management in humanitarian setting and UN or donor collaboration experience will be an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

• A sound understanding of policy making processes and the ability to distil operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for governments and other partners;

• Strong capacity for analysis, learning, research and innovation;

• Capacity to foster strong cross-agency collaboration

• Good leadership and interpersonal skills

• High degree of discretion and diplomacy

• Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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