Programme Policy Officer (GFA), CST-II, Cox’s Bazar

About the opportunity

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (GFA) at the CST-II grade to lead General Food Assistance (GFA) activities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The role involves managing operational aspects of GFA, overseeing e-voucher distributions, leading rapid response efforts, and coordinating with internal functional units and external humanitarian stakeholders, including UN agencies, INGOs, LNGOs, and local authorities. The officer will also manage partnerships with Cooperating Partners (CPs) and sustain Refugee Food Security Committees (RFSC) to ensure a participatory approach to food assistance.

Salary and benefits

• Attractive compensation package (refer to Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement).
• Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

Who can apply?

• Completion of an Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in International Affairs, Economics, Public Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the humanitarian sector in planning, design, and implementation of humanitarian or development programmes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience in planning, design, and implementation of humanitarian or development programmes at the country or implementation level in developing countries.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of in-kind food, cash, and voucher transfers.
• Experience in managing a team and building effective partnerships in humanitarian and development contexts.
• Demonstrated experience with community feedback mechanisms to assess programme effects, accountability, and protection risks.
• Demonstrated experience with cash-based food assistance and digital solutions (e.g., building blocks, SCOPE).
• Knowledge of WFP corporate assistance transfer platform, tools, and guidelines is an asset.

Required documents

• CV
• Cover Letter

When to apply

• Deadline for applications: 29 August 2026, 23:59 GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka).

How to apply

• Submit application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
• Ensure the Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.