JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (Stunting Reduction)
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term NOA
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme – Nutrition Unit
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Open to Ethiopian National)
DURATION: 1 year with possible extension
The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps communities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.
WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
Click the link to learn more about WFP in Ethiopia: WFP Ethiopia Employee Value Proposition.pdf
This job is found in Ethiopia Country Office under Nutrition Unit and job holder will report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.
This job will provide technical support and advice to nutrition focal points and on nutrition activities, in support of WFP Ethiopia’s efforts to reduce stunting
Under the supervision of the Stunting Prevention Officer, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
Education: Advanced University degree in in Sociology, Social Development, Development Economics or Performance Management or other relevant field or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience
Experience: At least One year of responsible post-graduate professional experience working in integrated and multi-sectoral programming involving multi-stakeholders especially in SBC programming in health and nutrition projects.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.
06 March 2024
06 March 2024
Please use the below link to apply
https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=831695&company=C0000168410P
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