Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the International Programme Policy Officer (Resilience, Livelihood and School Feeding), the Programme Officer (School Feeding) provides support to the school feeding programme under the Jijiga Area Office.

Key Accountabilities (Not All-Inclusive)

• A dynamic programme leader responsible for steering regional programme portfolios, forging strategic partnerships, and delivering high-impact development outcomes. Combines strong project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence to coordinate complex multi-partner initiatives, influence policy discussions, mobilize resources, and ensure the effective delivery of programmes that create sustainable results for communities and government partners.
• Lead HGSF project planning, implementation, monitoring, and adaptive management to achieve strategic objectives.
• Managing programme risks, identifying opportunities, and ensuring timely resolution of implementation bottlenecks.
• Driving accountability, results-based management, and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.
• Representing the organization at regional leadership forums and serving as a key liaison between field operations and Somali Area office management. The staff is expected to spend 50% of time at WFP office and 50% at regional education bureau.
• Ensure multi-sector coordination of the programme, explore and identify opportunities with other regional sector like agriculture, social protection, energy, health etc. that can contribute and improve quality of homegrown school feeding
• Facilitate coordination meetings, support regional bureau of education to hold project steering committee meetings, technical meetings, draft minutes and document action points and follow up with respective teams to deliver.
• Support zonal and woreda education offices in the implementation of the home-grown school feeding programme.
• Develop progressive, periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly), and ad-hoc reporting on program activities and outcomes.
• Support education bureau in progress and expenditure report submissions
• Promote the integration of protection and gender perspectives to ensure equal participation of girls and boys across all program areas
• Perform additional tasks as required

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education

• BA in educational leadership, social work, agro-economics, community development, pastoral livelihoods or any field related functional area. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 1 year professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
• Working knowledge on Nutrition and Education and Social Protection/Social Assistance.
• Working in an agro-pastoral setting will be an asset for the post

Language

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.

Job Requirements The successful candidate should possess a BA Degree in Educational Leadership, Social Work, Agro-Economics, Community Development, Pastoral Livelihoods, or a related field from a recognized institution. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage. The candidate should have at least 1 year of relevant professional experience, with an interest or background in international humanitarian development. Working knowledge of nutrition, education, social protection, and social assistance is also required. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.