About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (Resilience) at the NOB level to serve as the Deputy Head of the Climate Resilience and Livelihoods Unit in Aden, Yemen. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and quality assurance for resilience, livelihoods, ecosystem restoration, and value chain development operations. This role involves overseeing the design and implementation of high-quality programmes, strengthening government systems and partnerships, managing programme risks, and ensuring evidence-based decision-making to support WFP’s resilience agenda in Yemen.
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 other programs.
- Internal mobility opportunities.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Rural Development, Economics, Food Security, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, or another relevant field.
- Alternatively, a first university degree in a relevant field combined with additional years of progressively responsible professional experience.
- Total of 7 years of relevant experience, including 3 years of professional experience in resilience, livelihoods, rural development, climate adaptation, food security, ecosystem restoration, social protection, value chain development, or related fields.
- Experience designing and managing development and resilience programmes in complex or fragile contexts.
- Experience working with government institutions, local authorities, NGOs, and development partners.
- Experience providing technical guidance, quality assurance, and capacity strengthening to implementing partners.
- Experience contributing to programme design, proposal development, donor reporting, and strategic planning.
- Experience supervising teams and coordinating multi-stakeholder processes.
- Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or donor-funded programmes is an advantage.
- Fluency (level C) in English. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 7 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
- 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…
- Seven years of experience in resilience, livelihoods, or climate adaptation
- Experience working with government institutions and NGOs
- Proven ability to supervise teams and manage complex programs
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires on-site presence in Aden, Yemen
- Involves high-level technical oversight and quality assurance
- Knowledge of Arabic is an asset but English is the primary requirement
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a development professional aiming to lead climate resilience and livelihoods initiatives. It offers a chance to influence strategic planning and capacity strengthening in a fragile context, contributing to long-term food security.
Our take
Resilience and livelihoods experts with experience in complex contexts should apply. Those looking for a role focused solely on field implementation rather than policy and strategic oversight may find this position less aligned with their goals.
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