About the opportunity
The World Food Programme is implementing a USD 7.5 million Macro grant in Sri Lanka to assist 87,000 people through cash transfers, anticipatory action, and logistics support. The programme prioritizes districts most affected by Cyclone Ditwah, featuring direct cash transfers through Anticipatory Action for flood-prone households in Ampara and Food Assistance for Assets for rehabilitating damaged irrigation infrastructure. The Programme Policy Officer will support beneficiary registration, tracking disbursements, documentation, data entry, coordination, and community feedback mechanisms to ensure compliance with WFP standards.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package under a Service Contract (SC 8) arrangement.
- Opportunity to work with a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization.
- Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree (master's degree) with at least one (1) year of postgraduate professional experience in a managerial, supervisory, advisory, and/or decision-making role in relevant fields, or three (3) years of experience with an advanced university degree.
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with five (5) years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses at the national or international level in humanitarian or development contexts.
- Experience with cash-transfer programmes is an asset.
- Fluency in oral and written communication in English, as well as Sinhala or Tamil.
- Nationality: Sri Lankan nationals only.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Date of Publication: 28 August 2026
- Deadline of Application: 11 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT+05:30 India Standard Time (Colombo)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
- Contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org only if you experience technical issues while submitting your application.
Additional information
- Job Requisition ID: JR126337
- Contract Type: Service Contract (SC 8)
- Duty Station: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process by contacting global.inclusion@wfp.org.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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…
- Sri Lankan nationality.
- Advanced degree with at least one year of postgraduate experience, or a bachelor's degree with five years of experience.
- Fluency in English and either Sinhala or Tamil.
- Prior experience with cash-transfer programs.
What should you think carefully about?
- This opportunity is strictly limited to Sri Lankan nationals only.
- The role is based on-site in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- The position is a Service Contract (SC 8) arrangement.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a perfect opportunity for a Sri Lankan professional to contribute to a major USD 7.5 million grant project focusing on anticipatory action and food assistance for flood-prone households in their own country.
Our take
A specialized role for Sri Lankan nationals with a background in cash-transfer programs and humanitarian assistance.
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