Programme Policy Officer - Agricultural Livelihoods at World Food Programme

, , Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agricultural Practices, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Value Chain Development, Food Security, Community-Based Solutions, Technical Support, Training Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Diplomatic Skills, Ecosystem Restoration, Natural Resource Management, Resilience Strategies

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 21 January 2026-23:59-GMT+08:00 Philippine Standard Time (Manila) 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 world’s 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 WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. 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). In the Philippines, WFP’s efforts are guided by its work outlined in the Philippines Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2024-2028. WFP focuses on strengthening government systems at the national, local government unit and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) levels to further build the resilience of vulnerable individuals and communities. The CSP is aligned with national strategies and policies as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework and is guided by three interrelated outcomes: By 2028, communities exposed to shocks and stressors in the Philippines are better able to meet food, nutrition and other essential needs with inclusive and equitable emergency preparedness and response capacity at the national and local levels. By 2028, communities vulnerable to food and nutrition insecurity in the Philippines are more resilient and can better manage risks affecting human capital gains and food systems, inclusively and equitably. The Government and partners in the Philippines access WFP services that augment their interventions, upon request. These strategic objectives are framed within the context of the Philippines being on the verge of becoming and upper-middle income country, while at the same time being one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries. Disasters remain a leading cause of hunger, affecting all aspects of food security: economic and physical access to food, availability and stability of supplies, and nutrition. While WFP Philippines maintains a strong capacity to respond directly when significant shocks occur, the overall emphasis of the Country Office lies on systems strengthening (disaster risk management, social protection and food systems) at national, LGU and BARMM levels. WFP utilizes its field operations expertise to support the Government in delivering on key food programmes linked to its mandate and the CSP, including supporting the conceptualization and roll out of national priority programmes such as Walang Gutom 2027 and LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) at BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished) and modelling globally proven programmes such as home-grown school feeding – linking local smallholder farmers production to the institutional demand of school meals programmes. WFP engages at the national level on policy dialogue, supporting legislative advances in areas such as school meals, anticipatory action and rice fortification. WFP is looking for Programme Policy Officer (Agricultural Livelihoods) to provide support to policy and programme activities within the climate and resilience unit, and specifically implement and develop innovative agricultural practices and resilience strategies. JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (Agricultural Livelihoods) TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract (SC) JOB GRADE: SC-8 UNIT/DIVISION: Programme Unit DUTY STATION (City, Country): Manila, Philippines DURATION: 12 months This position is open to Filipino nationals only. JOB PURPOSE: The role of the Programme Policy Officer (Agricultural Livelihoods) involves collaborating with government partners, Cotabato Field Office team, private sector and relevant academic institutions to enhance food security, promote sustainable, climate-smart agricultural and regenerative practices, and support WFP’s effort to integrate smallholder farmers into national and regional markets through effective value chain development. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Overall, the Programme Policy Officer (Agricultural Livelihoods) will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Climate Change and Resilience unit and with overall guidance from the Head of the Programme. The key activities during the assignment are as follows. (Not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): Provide technical guidance on regenerative and climate smart agriculture tailored to local ecosystems to enhance resilience. Ensure coordinated programming and alignment with other country office initiatives to advance CSP outcomes. Align production planning with market and institutional demand, including school meals in coordination with Smallholder Agricultural Market Support team. Inform assessment design and conduct landscape analyses and stakeholder mapping to guide program design, planning, and advocacy. Conduct training and strengthen internal WFP and partner capacities on integrated livelihoods and resilience approaches Develop innovative approached informed by local, regional and global learning. Engage and collaborate with key government agencies to align priorities on climate adaptation, resilience, and food systems. Co-develop nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration initiatives that support resilient food production and market access. Strengthen value chains and enhance farmer and fisherfolk capacity by providing technical support, advising on extension services, and improving linkages to institutional buyers. Provide technical inputs to community based DRR and climate adaptation efforts. Support cross-sectoral integration by promoting sustainability, inclusion, and partnerships aligned with national priorities and the CSP. Provide project management support and contribute towards the development assigned projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance, and a coordinated approach with other country office projects and plans to achieve wider CSP outcomes. Build strategic partnerships with academic and research institutions to foster knowledge exchange, innovation, and evidence-based programming. Strengthen relationships with key agencies such as DA, DAR, DENR, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure policy coherence and programmatic alignment. Perform additional tasks as required to support programme objectives and organizational priorities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education: Advanced university degree or bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agriculture & Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or similar field Experience: Required: Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in development work with an advanced university degree, or two (2) years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree Preferred: Five (5) years of relevant, extensive and technical experience in sustainable agricultural practices, value chain development, community-based solutions to water access and livelihood Proven ability to provide technical support for the cultivation of cash crops, territorial understanding and multistakeholder management Experience in climate change adaptation and management or community volunteering is desired Experience in development of supply models for value chain is desired Knowledge and skills Knowledge in agronomic practices (GAP), regenerative agriculture, climate-smart agriculture (CSA), ecosystem and landscape restoration, and natural resource management (NRM). Expertise in food security and technical methods related to agriculture and value chains. Experience compiling technical guideline, methodologies and standard operation procedures. Experience developing training contents/manuals. Excellent written and communication skills. Strong analytical skills, including ability to synthesize information, draw conclusions and recommend a course of action. Ability to think creatively, proactively, and problem-solve with flexibility and adaptability. Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills with ability to establish effective relations with communities, authorities, colleagues and partners’ staff. Languages: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. 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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, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s 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. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. 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Responsibilities

The Programme Policy Officer will collaborate with government partners and other stakeholders to enhance food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices. They will provide technical guidance, conduct training, and support the development of innovative agricultural practices and resilience strategies.