Programme Officer - EPR

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 December 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 South Africa Standard Time (Maseru)

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).

To provide advice, analysis and substantial contributions to Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) operations; and manage EPR operations to ensure an effective preparedness and response in terms of food assistance, capacity strengthening and or service provision requirements.

ABOUT PROGRAMME OFFICER AT WFP

This position is based in Maseru and reports to Deputy Country Director.

THE ROLE

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs. The position serves as activity manager for EPR.

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

• Lead cross-functional analysis, including context analysis to inform emergency preparedness and response.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination from other functional areas to ensure that emergency preparedness andr response is delivered in a coherenct, integrated and efficient manner.
• Provide direction and operational guidance to, and oversight for the WFP emergency preparedness and  response (EPR); and strenthen  the Government`s capacity in EPR ( Early Warning Systems, Anticipatory Action and Response);
• Coordinate EPR activities with the Government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, NGOs and regional organizations, including representing WFP in the United Nations Disaster Risk Management Team (UNDRMT);
• Ensure the effective design, development and/or revision of WFP’s programme/concept of operation (CONOPS) and prepare first-level project documents/revisions related to the EPR for clearance/approval;
• Monitor and manage the utilization of resources to ensure expenditures are in-line with the agreed spending plan e.g. EPR projects including allocations made by the Strategic Resource Allocation Committee (SRAC), Immediate Response Account (IRA) etc.
• Ensure that EPR activities complies with the WFP rules, regulations and policies
• Support the development of tailored climate products that meet the needs of end-users, including both local planners and vulnerable and food insecure communities.
• Implement activities that strengthen access to better climate and weather information through the most suitable dissemination channels and engage key partners to ensure sustainability.
• Capacitate partners on seasonal forecasts (how to access, translate and communicate key information to different audiences through different methodologies)  
• Responsible for producing periodic reports related to EPR (early warning, preparedness and response, and anticipatory action)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years' experience in emergency preparedness and response.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).

• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.

• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
 

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

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

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.