Programme Policy Officer (Youth in Work), SC8 - Maputo, Mozambique

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 17 September 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Maputo) 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: 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). ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT WFP Mozambique is implementing a strategy that aims to strengthen the climate resilience and economic inclusion of vulnerable communities. This strategy integrates ecosystem-based adaptation, productive safety nets, financial solutions and services, to promote resilient livelihoods and inclusive food systems, in alignment with national programmes and policies. JOB PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is to support the implementation of the above strategy, with a particular focus on resilience building, climate adaptation, livelihoods development, youth economic inclusion, market systems strengthening, and partnerships. The incumbent will support the implementation of ongoing activities under the Youth in Work portfolio and other resilience-focused initiatives, while contributing to programme design, partnership development, resource mobilization, and evidence generation. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Resilience Unit and the direct supervision of the Youth in Work portfolio Coordinator, the Programme Policy Officer will ensure that the necessary support is provided for actions to be designed and implemented effectively and efficiently through the following tasks/duties: 1. Provide project management support to Resilience actions (in particular to the Youth in Work portfolio) ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures. 2. Review the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure that programme activities (in particular the Youth in Work portfolio) are planned and implemented in accordance with the relevant legislative frameworks. 3. Provide technical support and assist project cooperating partners in the realization of programme activities (in particular, to the Youth in Work portfolio). 4. Support the identification and strengthening of market linkages between smallholder farmers, youth-led enterprises, private sector actors, and formal markets to improve commercialization outcomes and income-generation opportunities (in particular the Youth in Work portfolio). 5. Support the design and implementation of livelihoods, economic inclusion, and market systems actions aimed at strengthening the resilience and self-reliance of vulnerable populations, particularly women and youth (in particular, in relation to the Youth In Work portfolio). Provide technical support and assist project cooperating partners in the realization of programme activities (in particular, to the Youth in Work portfolio). 6. Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration. 7. Develop and maintain effective working relationships and coordination with key external counterparts (private sector, GoM, INGOs, UN, etc.). 8. Contribute to the preparation of documents such as progress monitoring reports (e.g., donor reports), activity designs, briefing papers, technical reports, meeting documentation, situation updates, official correspondences, M&E documents, and other documentation as may be required in implementing activities. 9. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government on Activity 3 thematic areas (e.g. employment creation in the agriculture sector, establishment of Public-Private-Producers Partnership, etc.). 10. Contribute on the development of new resilience projects, including resource mobilization efforts. 11. Perform other tasks as required. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT 1. Support successful implementation of Youth In Work activities in line with approved workplans and budget targets. 2. Facilitate and document strategic partnerships with private sector actors, government institutions, and market actors that enhance youth employment and market access opportunities. 3. Develop and implement an action plan to strengthen market linkages for youth-led enterprises and smallholder farmers in project target areas. 4. Deliver at least two capacity-strengthening initiatives for partners, government counterparts, and WFP staff on youth employment, entrepreneurship, market systems, or Public-Private-Producer Partnerships. 5. Contribute to the design or enhancement of livelihoods and economic inclusion interventions targeting youth and women. 6. Lead or contribute substantially to at least one donor report, concept note, funding proposal, or project design document. 7. Develop recommendations for scaling up Youth In Work interventions based on implementation experience, market opportunities, and stakeholder consultations. DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE: Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. climate change, food system, value chains, livelihoods, resilience, value chains, youth economic inclusion, or market systems development. Etc.). Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations. Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions. Has experience in liaising with government partners. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education: Advanced Degree in Economics, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Development studies, or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional two (2) years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Experience: At least one (1) year of postgraduate professional experience Language: Fluency in English and Portuguese (oral and written) with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Local languages are an added value. Type of contract: Service Contract, Level 8 (SC8) Duty Station: Maputo Duration: 6 months This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only. Female-qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply. 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