About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Programme Policy Officer (School Feeding Center Coordinator) at the NOA level in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Under the guidance of the Deputy Minister of Education and Science and the SF Programme Coordinator, the officer facilitates the nationalization of the School Feeding Programme. Key duties include managing operations and expansion of the School Feeding Center across regions and districts, providing technical support under the Technical Assistance Agreement, coordinating with ministries and local authorities, monitoring data integration into EMIS, and building institutional capacity for sustainable, government-led school meal delivery.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Tax-free salary
- United Nations pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlements
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Professional development through training, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility programs
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of the Republic of Tajikistan
- Advanced university degree 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 postgraduate professional experience; OR a first university degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated experience in program management, project implementation, capacity strengthening, partnership management, monitoring, and reporting
- Strong analytical, drafting, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and project management capabilities
- Fluency in English and fluency in Tajik and/or Russian (fluency in both Tajik and Russian is an asset)
- Prior experience in school feeding projects or government transition initiatives is considered an advantage
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) submitted via the online profile
- Cover Letter
- Note: Additional documentation (such as passports, diplomas, certificates, and recommendation letters) may be requested during later stages of the recruitment process
When to apply
- Application deadline: October 28, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+05:00 (Tajikistan Time, Dushanbe)
- Job posted: October 14, 2026
How to apply
- Access the official vacancy announcement on the WFP Workday recruitment portal
- Complete all sections of the Workday candidate profile, including academic qualifications, employment history, language proficiency, and UN grade if applicable
- Upload your CV and cover letter to the portal
- Submit the online application prior to the stated deadline of October 28, 2026
Additional information
- The position is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract at the National Officer (NOA) level, with the possibility of extension
- Work arrangement is fully present on-site in Dushanbe
- Applications submitted via email, LinkedIn, or third-party channels will not be considered
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, or training fees at any stage of recruitment
- Shortlisted candidates will be subject to thorough background and reference 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 professionals with 1 to 3+ years of experience in development cooperation, school meal programs, or social protection systems
- Program coordinators with proven capability in liaising with high-level government bodies, notably the Ministry of Education and Science
- Candidates possessing bilingual or trilingual fluency across English, Tajik, and Russian combined with strong EMIS data monitoring skills
What should you think carefully about?
- Exclusively open to citizens of Tajikistan; foreign nationals cannot be considered for this National Officer appointment
- Requires full-time, on-site presence in Dushanbe with potential domestic travel to field offices and district schools
- Involves dual reporting interfaces between UN agency leadership and government ministerial leadership, requiring high diplomatic sensitivity
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional entry point into the United Nations system at the National Officer (NOA) grade for early-to-mid-career development specialists in Tajikistan. It is particularly well suited for professionals aiming to build substantive expertise in national institutional capacity building, education-sector social safety nets, and public sector policy transfer.
Our take
A prime career opportunity for qualified Tajik nationals passionate about education and food security who want to shape the national handover of school feeding systems at WFP.
Ready to apply?
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