About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (NOA) in Farchana, Chad, to provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs. The successful candidate will manage the Programme team in the Farchana office, strengthen capacities of colleagues and partners, and ensure operations are implemented according to corporate and country-specific guidelines. The role involves project management support for small to moderate sized projects, data gathering and monitoring, and researching policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues.
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 Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance.
- Alternatively, a First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
- Fluency (level C) in French and English (Level B).
- At least one year of professional experience.
- Experience implementing technical programs (e.g., nutrition).
- Experience implementing programmes and providing input into designing operations.
- Experience providing input into policy discussions and decisions.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 28 August 2026, 23:59 GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Ndjamena).
How to apply
- Submit application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system (Workday).
- Ensure the Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
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 development, economics, or related fields.
- Candidates fluent in both French and English.
- Individuals with experience in implementing technical programs, particularly in nutrition or agriculture.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site in Farchana, Chad, which is a remote duty station.
- Applicants must be prepared for the responsibilities of managing a team and coordinating with partners.
- The role requires a high level of adaptability to field-level humanitarian challenges.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is an excellent goal for those looking to gain deep field experience in humanitarian policy and program management. It provides a platform to lead operations and contribute to policy discussions in a challenging, high-impact setting.
Our take
Experienced humanitarian professionals comfortable with field-based work should apply. It is less suitable for those seeking urban-based roles or those without French language proficiency.
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