DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
17 April 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.
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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).
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.
POSITION DETAILS:
JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (Anticipatory Action)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract (SC)
JOB GRADE: SC-8
UNIT/DIVISION: Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Manila, Philippines
DURATION: 12 months, with possibility of extension
This position is open to Filipino nationals only
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The job holder reports to the Programme Policy Officer (Emergency Preparedness and Response/EPR), with overall supervision of the Head of EPR.
At this level, the job holder is responsible for technical work including the planning, implementation and coordination of activities that require thorough understanding of programme/project context, issues and ability to apply a range of guidelines/practices. The job holder will independently handle a wide range of specialized programme or policy support activities and may be involved in analytical work. Work performed typically has a substantial impact affecting other parts of the programme. The jobholder is expected to coordinate with different units in the country office to ensure complementarity of efforts and coordinated actions to achieve results.
The job holder should demonstrate initiative in the identification and resolution of a wide range of issues/problems, and effectively handle unforeseen situations. The job holder may act as technical focal point in the area of emergency preparedness and response, and on anticipatory action. The job holder’s set objectives, resolve wide-ranging issues and unforeseen problems, supervise and coach a team of support staff within an area of responsibility.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide support to policy and programme activities in the implementation of emergency preparedness and response, and more specifically on anticipatory action. To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet the operation needs of Philippines Country Strategic Plan (CSP).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within the assigned unit and delegated authority, the Programme Policy Officer (Anticipatory Action) will be responsible for the following duties:
Lead components of WFP’s implementation of anticipatory action in coordination with national government, provincial government, UN and civil society organizations.
Lead assigned projects, ensuring a coordinated approach, across WFP’s programme and units, that complies with corporate standards and procedures.
Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities with the Government and other partners.
Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to partners and other stakeholders.
Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration to monitor ongoing projects with government partners.
Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships towards the institutionalization of the anticipatory action approach in the Philippine government through collaborative policy work with relevant agencies.
Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of anticipatory action by leading and facilitating capacity building initiatives, including workshops and simulation exercises, to refine and strengthen established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within WFP and in collaboration with Government counterparts.
Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries on WFP’s anticipatory action portfolio.
Oversee and manage the utilization of AA allocations by supporting resource mobilization efforts, facilitating financing strategies, and preparing proposals for donor engagement.
Deploy to disaster-affected areas to conduct needs assessments and facilitate coordination in support of government-led preparedness, anticipatory action, and response efforts, as required.
Perform other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Practical experience in implementing anticipatory action or other related activities.
Knowledge of disaster risk reduction and emergency programming.
Ability to provide technical guidance and input into the development of project proposals, policies, and programmatic strategies.
Ability to engage in policy discussions and provide inputs that influence decision-making.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with a collaborative approach.
Adaptability to changing environments and priorities.
Initiative, resilience, and a proactive approach to work.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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: Minimum one (1) year of professional experience (with Master’s degree) or three (3) years of professional experience (with Bachelor’s degree) in the related field.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
Has worked independently and within teams to achieve success.
Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. disaster risk reduction and emergency programming, etc.).
Has managed implementation of programmes and provided input into designing operations.
Has experience managing events, partnerships and provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
LANGUAGE: Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Filipino.
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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
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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.
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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.