Programme Officer NOB at World Food Programme

About the opportunity

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a National Programme Officer (NOB) to join its Field Operations unit in Mukalla, Yemen, on a 12-month Fixed Term appointment. Operating in a high-risk emergency environment, the National Programme Officer provides operational middle-management leadership, drives programme compliance, actively manages partner field performance, and ensures the efficient execution of WFP’s lifesaving emergency safety nets and integrated nutrition tracks. Responsibilities include supervising day-to-day operations across food assistance, cash-based transfers, and livelihoods; reviewing local field proposals and Field Level Agreements; auditing monthly distribution reports; coordinating digital identity and SCOPE registration workflows; and leading local verification missions.

Salary and benefits

• Attractive compensation package under WFP Terms and Conditions.
• Professional development opportunities including training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility.
• Opportunity to work within a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization.

Who can apply?

• Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience, or a First University Degree (Bachelor's) with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Academic background in International Relations, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multi-modality humanitarian operations (In-Kind and Cash-Based Transfers) and emergency food assistance.
• Proven track record in partner management, reviewing legal partnership agreements, and auditing financial and narrative reports.
• Direct experience supervising, mentoring, and leading national staff teams or field monitoring networks in high-risk or volatile settings.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Required documents

• CV
• Cover Letter

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden).

How to apply

• Apply online exclusively through the official WFP Workday recruitment system.
• Complete all sections of your Workday profile, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable).
• Upload your CV and Cover Letter and submit your application.

Additional information

• The contract type is Fixed Term NOB for a duration of 12 months.
• The duty station is Mukalla Field Office, Yemen.
• WFP does not charge any application, processing, training, or interview fees.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage.
• Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks.