Programme Policy Officer - Coordination and Engagement (Maternity Coverage)

About the role

This position is based in the WFP Jordan Country Office and reports directly to the Deputy Country Director. It was established as a maternity leave coverage and ensures continuity in managing and advancing key strategic priorities. The incumbent supports the design, implementation, coordination and monitoring of strategic programmes and cross-cutting initiatives, works with programme, operations, communications, partnerships and support units, and engages government counterparts, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, academic institutions and private sector partners. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and improvement of programmes, projects and strategies aligned with WFP policies and country priorities.
• Provide project management and coordination support, including planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Analyse policy, programme and operational information and prepare reports, briefing notes, presentations, concept notes, talking points and donor updates.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and help develop engagement and partnership strategies.
• Support funding proposals, concept notes, partnership agreements and donor reports.
• Facilitate consultations, workshops, missions, events and coordination meetings, and support senior management briefings.
• Monitor national policies, donor interests and stakeholder trends, and integrate gender, protection, disability inclusion and DEI considerations.
• Guide and support junior staff, consultants, interns or UN Volunteers as required.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in International Development, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Communications or another relevant field; a first degree with additional years of experience or specialized training may be accepted.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, policy development, project coordination, partnerships, external relations, resource mobilization or related areas.

Required skills

• Strong programme and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication abilities.
• Stakeholder engagement, networking and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

The application deadline is 3 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT+03:00. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and a career path across country, regional and global offices.