About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (School Feeding Programme Capacity Building) at the NOA level for its Country Office in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. As WFP Tajikistan transitions its Country Strategic Plan toward strengthening national systems, this position supports the operationalization of the Ministry of Finance concept note and the school feeding transition agenda. The officer contributes to institutional capacity strengthening, stakeholder coordination, sustainable financing mechanisms, income-generating activities, and school canteen modernization to foster national ownership of school meals.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive UN National Officer (NOA) remuneration package
- Tax-free salary
- United Nations pension scheme coverage
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Paid annual leave
- Personal and professional development through corporate training, coaching, and mentorship programs
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Tajikistan
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in International Development, Public Administration, Economics, Education, Agriculture, Nutrition, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field with at least 1 year of relevant postgraduate professional experience; OR a First University Degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated professional experience in programme management, project implementation, capacity strengthening, partnership management, monitoring, and reporting
- Strong analytical, drafting, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills
- Fluency in English and fluency in Tajik and/or Russian (fluency in both Tajik and Russian is considered an advantage)
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Job posted: October 14, 2026
- Application deadline: October 28, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+05:00 (Tajikistan Time, Dushanbe)
How to apply
- Access the official WFP job requisition via the Workday recruitment portal (Requisition ID: JR127614).
- Create or update your candidate profile, completing all sections including academic qualifications, employment history, language proficiencies, and UN grade if applicable.
- Upload your CV and Cover Letter.
- Submit your online application prior to the stated deadline of October 28, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+05:00.
Additional information
- The position is offered on a one-year extendable Fixed-Term contract at the NOA level.
- Work arrangement is fully on-site (Fully Present) at the WFP Country Office in Dushanbe.
- WFP does not charge any application, processing, or testing fee at any stage of recruitment.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment steps, which include 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…
- Tajik national development professionals with 1 to 3+ years of experience in project management, monitoring, or policy implementation.
- Candidates with an educational background in public administration, international development, economics, or agriculture who are keen to work on social protection and school feeding transition.
- Bilingual or trilingual communicators with fluent English alongside Tajik and Russian capabilities.
What should you think carefully about?
- Eligibility is strictly restricted to citizens of Tajikistan.
- The role is based on-site in Dushanbe with a standard full-time commitment and does not offer remote work flexibility.
- Initial appointment is fixed for one year, subject to performance and funding for extension.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opening represents an entry point into the United Nations professional system at the National Officer (NOA) tier. It is tailored for early-to-mid-career Tajik professionals seeking to advance their careers in development policy, government liaison, and institutional capacity building within the world's largest humanitarian agency.
Our take
National development specialists in Tajikistan looking to transition into a UN agency role with stable compensation and direct involvement in national food policy systems should apply promptly before October 28, 2026.
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