Partnership Officer (MoA)
World Food Programme (WFP)
New Delhi
India
January 4, 2026
Full-timeJanuary 4, 2026
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 security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and it strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, notably receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger. The organization emphasizes the importance of personal and professional development for its employees, offering various training and mobility opportunities across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Partnership Officer (MoA) position is a critical role within the WFP India Project Management Unit (PMU) that collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare (MoA&FW) of the Government of India. The incumbent will be seconded to the Ministry and will focus on enhancing international cooperation in nutrition" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food and nutrition security, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG-2 (Zero Hunger), SDG-5 (Gender Equality), and SDG-13 (Climate Action). The role requires a proactive approach to support the International Cooperation Division at MoA&FW, ensuring that WFP's initiatives are effectively integrated with India's agricultural policies and priorities. The officer will engage with various stakeholders, including government ministries, NGOs, and international partners, to facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building, and resource mobilization. This position demands strong analytical skills, the ability to coordinate complex projects, and a commitment to advancing food security and sustainable agricultural practices in India.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's) in development studies, public policy, agriculture, or a related field, with exposure to the agriculture sector and knowledge of primary production systems and strategies for sustainable food systems. A bachelor's degree may be acceptable if accompanied by additional years of relevant experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and coordination skills, as well as the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, and international organizations.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master's) in development studies, public policy, agriculture, or a related field is required. A bachelor's degree may be considered if the candidate has additional years of relevant experience in the agriculture sector or related fields.
Experience:
A minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible work experience in climate-resilient agriculture, alternative livelihood strategies, or related fields is required. Candidates should have substantial experience in the on-ground implementation of sustainable livelihood options and working at the national or state level in partnership with government agencies, UN agencies, or international NGOs. Experience in rural financing, community engagement, and training in related fields, as well as knowledge of climate change adaptation strategies, is desirable. Prior experience in supporting international cooperation initiatives or multilateral projects will be an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English and Hindi is mandatory. The ability to communicate in other Indian languages is considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across India.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to Indian nationals only and is classified as a Service Contract with a duration of 12 months, which is renewable based on performance and organizational needs. The selected candidate will report to the Joint Secretary in MoA&FW and the Government Partnerships Officer in WFP India. The salary for this position is INR 1,62,706 per month, plus 8.33% of the base salary towards social security. The employee will also receive medical benefits as per WFP's plan. All tax liabilities for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber. The recruitment process includes a written test for screening candidates, and only those under serious consideration will be contacted.
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 security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and it strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, notably receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger. The organization emphasizes the importance of personal and professional development for its employees, offering various training and mobility opportunities across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Partnership Officer (MoA) position is a critical role within the WFP India Project Management Unit (PMU) that collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare (MoA&FW) of the Government of India. The incumbent will be seconded to the Ministry and will focus on enhancing international cooperation in nutrition" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food and nutrition security, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG-2 (Zero Hunger), SDG-5 (Gender Equality), and SDG-13 (Climate Action). The role requires a proactive approach to support the International Cooperation Division at MoA&FW, ensuring that WFP's initiatives are effectively integrated with India's agricultural policies and priorities. The officer will engage with various stakeholders, including government ministries, NGOs, and international partners, to facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building, and resource mobilization. This position demands strong analytical skills, the ability to coordinate complex projects, and a commitment to advancing food security and sustainable agricultural practices in India.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the International Cooperation Division (Technical Cell) at MoA&FW for activities related to Rome Based Agencies (RBAs) and other partners working in the area of food and nutrition security.
- Provide coordination and analytical support on India’s Presidency on BRICS and BRICS – Agriculture Working Group (AWG) initiatives, ensuring alignment with India’s priorities and WFP’s mandate as an institutional partner.
- Follow up on the priorities of G20 Presidency of India and its way forward.
- Provide technical support to conduct studies in areas selected by the Ministry and support advocacy, communications, and capacity building on International Cooperation and Coordination.
- Leverage resources, collaborate and coordinate with different institutions like Public Systems Lab (PSL), a joint collaboration between WFP India and IIT Delhi for technological innovations, system strengthening, data analytics, research, and other such areas.
- Provide support to enable cross-learning, facilitate convergence, and help in plugging data gaps by collating and coordinating information from different ministries and non-governmental stakeholders.
- Collate information from different stakeholders, prepare accurate and timely analysis to enable information flow through a streamlined approach to enable informed decision-making.
- Support MoA&FW in different activities in organizing trainings, workshops, and conferences whenever required.
- Coordinate and support the work of WFP India with the different Government ministries/nodal ministry including establishing linkages with different State Governments. 1
- Liaise closely with the WFP country office in New Delhi through bimonthly meetings to ensure strategic alignment. 1
- Document and record key discussions with partners, issue notes, prepare/coordinating talking points, concept notes, proposals, and briefs. 1
- Support the IC division and WFP India in any other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's) in development studies, public policy, agriculture, or a related field, with exposure to the agriculture sector and knowledge of primary production systems and strategies for sustainable food systems. A bachelor's degree may be acceptable if accompanied by additional years of relevant experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and coordination skills, as well as the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, and international organizations.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master's) in development studies, public policy, agriculture, or a related field is required. A bachelor's degree may be considered if the candidate has additional years of relevant experience in the agriculture sector or related fields.
Experience:
A minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible work experience in climate-resilient agriculture, alternative livelihood strategies, or related fields is required. Candidates should have substantial experience in the on-ground implementation of sustainable livelihood options and working at the national or state level in partnership with government agencies, UN agencies, or international NGOs. Experience in rural financing, community engagement, and training in related fields, as well as knowledge of climate change adaptation strategies, is desirable. Prior experience in supporting international cooperation initiatives or multilateral projects will be an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English and Hindi is mandatory. The ability to communicate in other Indian languages is considered a plus, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across India.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to Indian nationals only and is classified as a Service Contract with a duration of 12 months, which is renewable based on performance and organizational needs. The selected candidate will report to the Joint Secretary in MoA&FW and the Government Partnerships Officer in WFP India. The salary for this position is INR 1,62,706 per month, plus 8.33% of the base salary towards social security. The employee will also receive medical benefits as per WFP's plan. All tax liabilities for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber. The recruitment process includes a written test for screening candidates, and only those under serious consideration will be contacted.
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