National Poultry Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Maseru
Lesotho
December 5, 2025
Full-timeDecember 5, 2025
School Feeding Programme Coordinator
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and communities. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, including being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 202
Job Overview:
The School Feeding Programme Coordinator will play a pivotal role in designing and leading the implementation of WFP’s school feeding program. This position requires close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective coordination and strategic thinking around school feeding initiatives. The coordinator will support policy and program activities that address food assistance needs, particularly focusing on the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative. The role is essential in fostering collaboration among various sectors, including nutrition, agriculture, and social protection, to enhance the quality and impact of the school feeding program. The coordinator will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the program's effectiveness, advocating for its recognition in strategic platforms, and ensuring that all activities are documented for accountability and transparency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the School Feeding Programme Coordinator include leading the implementation of the school feeding program, managing day-to-day activities, and ensuring timely delivery of food commodities to schools. The coordinator will coordinate with field offices and supply chain units to monitor food stocks and pipeline management. They will provide technical support to government entities in planning and implementing national school feeding programs, mobilize technical expertise for capacity building, and explore opportunities for integration with other sectors. Regular monitoring visits will be conducted to support field staff and partners, and the coordinator will engage with potential donors to develop multi-year program proposals. Additionally, the coordinator will represent WFP in key strategic coordination platforms, improve collaboration with relevant ministries, and contribute to enhancing school feeding infrastructures.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or a related field relevant to international development assistance. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training may be accepted. The ideal candidate should have experience in implementing technical programs, providing input into policy discussions, and designing operations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in fields such as International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or Social Sciences. A first university degree may be acceptable if accompanied by relevant work experience and training. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of food assistance and program implementation in diverse contexts.
Experience:
Candidates should have gained experience in implementing technical programs, particularly in areas such as nutrition. Experience in providing input into design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and policy discussions is also desirable. The role requires a demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively and work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with a proficiency level of C. If the duty station's language differs from English, fluency in that language is also required. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, enhancing communication with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Maseru, Lesotho, and reports to the Deputy Country Director (DCD). The role is full-time and involves significant collaboration with various sectors and stakeholders. WFP offers an attractive compensation package, and the organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application, including a professional CV and cover letter, and to ensure that their profiles are accurate and up-to-date.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and communities. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, including being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 202
- The organization emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging candidates from various backgrounds to apply.
Job Overview:
The School Feeding Programme Coordinator will play a pivotal role in designing and leading the implementation of WFP’s school feeding program. This position requires close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective coordination and strategic thinking around school feeding initiatives. The coordinator will support policy and program activities that address food assistance needs, particularly focusing on the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative. The role is essential in fostering collaboration among various sectors, including nutrition, agriculture, and social protection, to enhance the quality and impact of the school feeding program. The coordinator will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the program's effectiveness, advocating for its recognition in strategic platforms, and ensuring that all activities are documented for accountability and transparency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the School Feeding Programme Coordinator include leading the implementation of the school feeding program, managing day-to-day activities, and ensuring timely delivery of food commodities to schools. The coordinator will coordinate with field offices and supply chain units to monitor food stocks and pipeline management. They will provide technical support to government entities in planning and implementing national school feeding programs, mobilize technical expertise for capacity building, and explore opportunities for integration with other sectors. Regular monitoring visits will be conducted to support field staff and partners, and the coordinator will engage with potential donors to develop multi-year program proposals. Additionally, the coordinator will represent WFP in key strategic coordination platforms, improve collaboration with relevant ministries, and contribute to enhancing school feeding infrastructures.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or a related field relevant to international development assistance. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training may be accepted. The ideal candidate should have experience in implementing technical programs, providing input into policy discussions, and designing operations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in fields such as International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or Social Sciences. A first university degree may be acceptable if accompanied by relevant work experience and training. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of food assistance and program implementation in diverse contexts.
Experience:
Candidates should have gained experience in implementing technical programs, particularly in areas such as nutrition. Experience in providing input into design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and policy discussions is also desirable. The role requires a demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively and work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with a proficiency level of C. If the duty station's language differs from English, fluency in that language is also required. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, enhancing communication with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Maseru, Lesotho, and reports to the Deputy Country Director (DCD). The role is full-time and involves significant collaboration with various sectors and stakeholders. WFP offers an attractive compensation package, and the organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application, including a professional CV and cover letter, and to ensure that their profiles are accurate and up-to-date.
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