About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (Fortification Technical Advisor) to be seconded to the Coordinating Ministry of Food in Jakarta, Indonesia. The incumbent will provide embedded technical expertise on rice fortification, food safety, and nutrition. Working under the direct supervision of the Head of School Meals at the WFP Indonesia Country Office, the officer will lead the design and operationalization of a pilot integrating fortified rice into national social protection programs, including the Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program, facilitate inter-ministerial coordination across key national agencies, and develop evidence-based policy briefs and recommendations to guide government decision-making for national scale-up.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive UN/WFP compensation package according to official terms and conditions
- Professional development through training, coaching, mentorship, and accreditation programs
- Access to internal mobility opportunities across country, regional, and global WFP offices
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment within a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Food Technology, or a related field relevant to international development assistance, or a first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience or training
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme management, government coordination, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience in food fortification, preferably in Indonesia, with proven technical expertise in rice fortification, food safety, and nutrition analysis
- Fluency in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Relevant competency certifications in food fortification, nutrition, public health, programme management, or related disciplines are advantageous
- Prior experience working with government bodies or United Nations agencies is an asset
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) updated in the online profile
- Cover Letter
- Supporting documents such as passport, degrees, certifications, or reference letters may be requested at later recruitment stages
When to apply
- Application deadline stated in vacancy text: October 11, 2026, at 23:59 Western Indonesia Time (GMT+07:00)
- Workday system posting indicates an end date of October 28, 2026; candidates are advised to apply as early as possible
How to apply
- Create or log in to a candidate account on the official WFP Workday recruitment portal
- Complete all profile sections, including employment history, educational qualifications, language proficiency, and UN grade if applicable
- Upload your CV and Cover Letter directly to the portal
- Submit the online application before the stated closing deadline
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for subsequent screening, assessments, and background checks
Additional information
- The position is based in Jakarta, embedded within the Coordinating Ministry of Food, with functional reporting and oversight maintained with WFP
- Key deliverables include a validated pilot design package for fortified rice under MBG, an inter-ministerial coordination mechanism, decision-support briefing packs, and a final assignment report
- Reasonable accommodation requests for candidates with disabilities can be directed to global.inclusion@wfp.org
- WFP does not charge any application, processing, or training fees at any stage of the recruitment process
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mid-career nutrition, public health, or food technology professionals with specific technical expertise in rice fortification and food standards in Indonesia
- Specialists who are fluent in both Indonesian and English and have proven experience liaising with Indonesian ministries such as BAPPENAS, MoH, MoA, and BULOG
- Project managers skilled at developing pilot models, costings, and policy briefs that bridge technical evidence and high-level government decision-making
What should you think carefully about?
- The role involves dual accountability: performing day-to-day work seconded inside a national ministry while formally reporting to WFP performance management
- The position is on-site in Jakarta and requires continuous inter-agency coordination across multiple government departments and stakeholders
- There is a discrepancy between the text deadline (October 11, 2026) and the Workday closing field (October 28, 2026), making immediate submission essential
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well suited for professionals aiming to operate at the intersection of UN humanitarian policy and national government policy implementation. It offers direct exposure to high-level food systems reform in Indonesia, specifically the operationalization of national nutrition priorities within large-scale public programs.
Our take
Strong candidates with hands-on food fortification expertise and deep familiarity with Indonesia's public sector food programs should apply promptly. Those lacking fluency in Bahasa Indonesia or without background in food safety and nutrition policy will find this role less suitable.
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