Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems)
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Job Summary
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
22 April 2026-23:59-GMT02:00 Eastern European Time (Kyiv)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP
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 PURPOSE:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Livelihoods and Food Systems and the overall guidance of the Head of Programme the incumbent will take a leading role in ensuring that aggregation and pro-smallholder purchases are properly managed and coordinated. The incumbent will contribute to the daily planning and coordination of WFP Programme Operations and will work in close collaboration with the Supply ChainProcurement team including managing relationships with farmers agribusiness players producer and farmer associations UN agencies and relevant government departments. The incumbent will deliver on one of WFP Ukraines Livelihoods and Food Systems Strategy pillars which focuses on implementing a traceability system and increasing the share of pro-smallholder procurement from Ukraine. The position will be based in Kyiv with frequent field travel.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main responsibilities include (not all-inclusive within delegated authority and may be revised as per the evolving needs of the operations):
- Contribute to the operationalization of WFP Ukraines 2025-2027 Food Systems and Livelihoods Strategy specifically focusing on the pillar that aims to implement a traceability system and increase the share of pro-smallholder procurement from Ukraine.
- Manage partnerships and relations with small-scale farmers agribusiness private sector players and associations representing Ukrainian producers of grain pluses and vegetable oil to increase the share ofWFPspro-smallholder purchases from Ukraine.
- Engage and coordinate with small-scalefarmersproducing WFPs basket of commodities to establish entry points for direct and indirect sourcing.
- In coordination with the Partnerships team lead the project proposal preparation for the WFP Ukraine Agri-Hub model.
- Manage internal and external relationships regarding the development and implementation of the WFP Ukraine Agri-Hub model.
- Work closely with partners suchasFAO to ensure coordination and advocacy on the use of the SAR and support to small-scale farmers andSMEsclose to frontline areas.
- In close collaboration withtheProcurement team contribute to the 2025/2026 sourcing plan and the definition of pro-smallholder targets.
- Analyze data and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) about the project supporting a WFP-wide view oflivelihoodsand food systems activities that enables informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Performing other duties as assigned as per the needs of the operations.
Education and experience:
Advanced universitydegree in Agribusiness Logistics Food Systems Economics orarelated field.
Minimum6years of postgraduate professional experienceworking in agri-business and agriculture sector.Working in humanitarian or development assistance or similarfieldswith the UN and NGOs is an asset.
Experience in implementing agribusiness activities in Ukraine.
It is desirable to have experience in the commercial or humanitarian supply chain sectors including monitoring and reporting on agri-market conditions and trends coordinating procurement with farmers and ensuring compliance with buyer terms etc.
Experience working with corporate systems (databases software).
Key competencies:
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English language (English Level C)
Good computer skills and experienceinusing spreadsheets and database software
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working inamulticultural environment
Good analytical skills initiative and independence
Willing/able to work inhigh-stresssituations
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email LinkedIn or any other channel.
We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete and that all sections are filled in including your employment history academic qualifications language skills and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
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At the application stage the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport certificates recommendation letters etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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About Company
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest an ... View more
