Social Policy Professional
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Kigali
Rwanda
December 10, 2025
Full-timeDecember 10, 2025
Programme Policy Officer - School Feeding
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 and reaches more than 150 million people each year. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP's mission is to ensure that no one goes hungry, and it works closely with governments, communities, and partners to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and nutrition for all.
Job Overview:
The Programme Policy Officer for School Feeding will play a crucial role in supporting the Rwanda Country Office’s school feeding activities. This position involves operational coordination and project management support to ensure that school feeding initiatives align with WFP standards and procedures. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing standard operating procedures, contributing to project development, and ensuring rigorous data monitoring and analysis to inform programmatic adjustments. The role also includes preparing reports, liaising with internal counterparts, managing external partnerships, and supporting capacity building efforts for WFP staff and partners. The overarching goal is to enhance the effectiveness of school feeding programs and ensure that they meet the nutritional needs of children in Rwanda.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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 is acceptable. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in program operations, partnership management, monitoring and reporting, and national development programs, particularly in relation to school feeding, food security, or nutrition. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to produce high-quality written outputs and present to diverse stakeholders.
Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or Social Sciences. A first university degree combined with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may also be considered. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of international development assistance and the specific challenges related to school feeding and nutrition.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in areas such as program operations, partnership management, monitoring and reporting, and national development programs. Experience specifically related to school feeding, food security, or nutrition is highly desirable. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage project budgets, and navigate procurement processes is also important.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Kinyarwanda is mandatory. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but the primary requirement is strong communication skills in these two languages to effectively engage with stakeholders and implement programs.
Additional Notes:
The position is a Service Contract (SC8) with a duration of 12 months. WFP offers a highly inclusive and multicultural working environment, with opportunities for personal and professional development through training, coaching, and mentorship. The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The role is based in Kigali, Rwanda, and candidates should be prepared to engage with various stakeholders, including government entities and community organizations, to enhance the effectiveness of school feeding initiatives.
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 and reaches more than 150 million people each year. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP's mission is to ensure that no one goes hungry, and it works closely with governments, communities, and partners to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and nutrition for all.
Job Overview:
The Programme Policy Officer for School Feeding will play a crucial role in supporting the Rwanda Country Office’s school feeding activities. This position involves operational coordination and project management support to ensure that school feeding initiatives align with WFP standards and procedures. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing standard operating procedures, contributing to project development, and ensuring rigorous data monitoring and analysis to inform programmatic adjustments. The role also includes preparing reports, liaising with internal counterparts, managing external partnerships, and supporting capacity building efforts for WFP staff and partners. The overarching goal is to enhance the effectiveness of school feeding programs and ensure that they meet the nutritional needs of children in Rwanda.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide operational coordination and project management support to school feeding activities, ensuring compliance with WFP standards and procedures.
- Lead the development of standard operating procedures for school feeding operations.
- Contribute to the development of projects, plans, and processes aligned with program policies relevant to school feeding.
- Implement data gathering and monitoring systems, ensuring quality standards are maintained and utilizing data for programmatic adjustments.
- Develop monitoring tools in collaboration with the M&E unit and facilitate key program surveys and data collection activities.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports on school feeding programs to support informed decision-making.
- Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration and monitor ongoing projects, leading monthly commodity management meetings.
- Manage external partnerships, coordinating agreements, reporting, and payments.
- Support school feeding studies, assessments, and research activities. 1
- Develop and share knowledge products related to school feeding. 1
- Assist in capacity building for WFP staff, partners, and national government regarding school feeding needs. 1
- Provide guidance to support staff and assist with analysis and queries. 1
- Perform other duties as required.
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 is acceptable. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in program operations, partnership management, monitoring and reporting, and national development programs, particularly in relation to school feeding, food security, or nutrition. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to produce high-quality written outputs and present to diverse stakeholders.
Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or Social Sciences. A first university degree combined with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may also be considered. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of international development assistance and the specific challenges related to school feeding and nutrition.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in areas such as program operations, partnership management, monitoring and reporting, and national development programs. Experience specifically related to school feeding, food security, or nutrition is highly desirable. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage project budgets, and navigate procurement processes is also important.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Kinyarwanda is mandatory. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but the primary requirement is strong communication skills in these two languages to effectively engage with stakeholders and implement programs.
Additional Notes:
The position is a Service Contract (SC8) with a duration of 12 months. WFP offers a highly inclusive and multicultural working environment, with opportunities for personal and professional development through training, coaching, and mentorship. The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The role is based in Kigali, Rwanda, and candidates should be prepared to engage with various stakeholders, including government entities and community organizations, to enhance the effectiveness of school feeding initiatives.
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