About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer for Identity Management in Garowe, Somalia. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of cash and voucher-based assistance programs, ensuring compliance with WFP policies and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to design and refine program strategies. The role focuses on delivering effective digital cash assistance to vulnerable populations while maintaining high standards of coordination and continuous improvement.
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?
- Qualified Somali national candidates only.
- University degree in economics, information technology, statistics, business administration, international development, accounting, or data management (or a first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses).
- At least three years of progressively postgraduate job experience in development, project management, food or non-food assistance management.
- At least 2 years of professional experience managing projects related to humanitarian assistance, data analysis, research, and programme implementation.
- Proven track record of programme implementation in a humanitarian environment.
- Experience working with cash and/or voucher-based programming in emergency or post-emergency settings.
- Proficiency in data analytics and database management.
- Strong expertise in Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) methodologies, including mobile money and voucher systems.
- Fluency in English (Level C) and Somali.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and statistics software such as SPSS, STATA, or R.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 6 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu).
How to apply
- Create and complete an accurate Workday profile, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit the 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…
- Somali nationals with a degree in economics, IT, statistics, or business administration.
- Professionals with 3+ years of experience in humanitarian project management and data analysis.
- Experts in CBT methodologies, mobile money, and statistics software like SPSS, STATA, or R.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site in Garowe, Somalia.
- The position is full-time, but requires a high level of compliance with WFP policies.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an ideal role for a professional in economics, IT, or data management who wants to specialize in Identity Management and Cash-Based Transfers (CBT). It allows you to oversee the delivery of digital assistance to vulnerable populations using mobile money and voucher systems.
Our take
Seriously consider this if you are a Somali national expert in digital cash assistance and data analytics who wants to lead program implementation in Garowe.
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