Overview
Provide technical and operational support in planning, implementing, and coordinating food systems and resilience activities in Dhusamareb, and across the Area Office. The role requires strong contextual understanding of Somalia and Galmudug State, and the ability to apply programme guidelines to deliver integrated interventions for vulnerable communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the implementation of WFP Somalia’s CSP 2022-2025 and corporate policies.
- Analyze technical and policy documents, strategies, and data related to food systems, livelihoods, and resilience.
- Provide technical and supervisory support for effective implementation of food systems & resilience activities.
- Collaborate with technical units and partners to translate food systems initiatives and policies into field activities.
- Support programme development, project design, and contribute to resource mobilization.
- Develop and review technical papers, guidelines, and information materials.
- Coordinate with government ministries, UN agencies, academic institutions, and private sector partners.
- Supervise cooperating partners, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
- Assess capacity building needs of partners and beneficiaries, develop training materials, and provide technical guidance.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management of food systems and resilience projects.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, consultations, and field visits.
- Provide technical assistance to other WFP units.
- Review and verify reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Experience
At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree OR First university degree with a minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in programme implementation, preferably in agriculture value chains, food systems, or resilience programming, monitoring technical activities related to irrigation, production, post‑harvest management, and market access with smallholder farmers or other relevant fields.
Qualifications
Advanced University Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Environment and Climate Change, Rural Development or any other related field OR First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
