About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (Humanitarian Access Specialist) to strengthen its ability to achieve safe, timely, and principled humanitarian access to populations affected by food insecurity, displacement, and conflict in Northern Ethiopia (Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions). The specialist will provide technical leadership, operational coordination, and stakeholder engagement to mitigate access constraints and ensure the delivery of life-saving food assistance.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- 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 in International Relations, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Security Studies, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration, or a first-level university degree with additional years of relevant professional experience.
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional working experience in humanitarian access, humanitarian affairs, programme management, civil-military coordination, security risk management, conflict analysis, negotiations, or related fields.
- Experience working in complex emergencies, conflict, or fragile settings with humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, NGOs, government institutions, or international organizations.
- Experience in humanitarian access negotiations, stakeholder engagement, conflict sensitivity, and operational coordination.
- Experience conducting context, stakeholder, and risk analysis to support humanitarian operations.
- Experience supporting and coordinating multi-sectoral humanitarian responses in challenging operational environments.
- Fluency in oral and written English.
- Prior experience in Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa region is highly desirable.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 4 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
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…
- Professionals with an advanced degree in International Relations, Political Science, or similar fields and at least 5 years of experience.
- Experts in humanitarian access negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and risk analysis in conflict-affected regions.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires a high level of professional experience in complex emergencies and fragile settings.
- The position is on-site in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
- Candidates should verify the specific duration of the contract.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a high-level role for an expert in humanitarian access and conflict analysis, allowing them to lead technical leadership and operational coordination in a challenging environment.
Our take
Experienced humanitarian access specialists with a strong background in conflict analysis and negotiations in the Horn of Africa should seriously consider applying.
Ready to apply?
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