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ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok .

WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

This position is based in Niamey and reports to Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Resilience Unit and the general guidance of the Head of Programme.

THE ROLE

Ensure that programme sites progress according to the CSP resilience pathway, moving from stabilization through FFA to sustainable livelihoods, market access, and risk protection.

The position translates programme strategy into coordinated operational implementation to progressively reduce community dependence on humanitarian assistance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

A. Resilience Progression Framework

Finalize and operationalize the progression model

Define maturity stages and transition criteria

Test and validate the framework with sub-offices and partners

Establish a monitoring and continuous improvement mechanism

B. Site Progression Management

Classify sites according to their progression level

Validate transition proposals

Support communities towards productive autonomy

Identify sites ready to reduce assistance

C. Operational Coordination

Coordinate implementation with sub-offices and partners

Provide operational support and resolve bottlenecks

Supervise operational monitoring of designated resilience team members (GS, NOA, NOB)

Ensure harmonization of approaches across regions

D. Economic Integration and Risk Management

Coordinate SAMS activities and farmer organizations (RECA, INRAN)

Integrate anticipatory action and protection mechanisms

Support value chain development

Ensure alignment with government technical services

E. CSP Integration and Partnerships

Link productive sites to local procurement and school feeding

Coordinate with social protection programmes

Contribute to the Sahel Resilience Partnership

Ensure contribution to CSP results

F. Monitoring and Decision Support

Supervise progression monitoring with the KM team

Produce operational analyses

Identify sites facing difficulties

Provide regular operational briefs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Masters degree in development, agricultural economics, public policy, food systems, or related field plus five (5) years of experience or First University Degree with seven (7) years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

demonstrate responsible experience in programme management, field operations, or resilience/livelihoods programming

Demonstrated experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder programmes

Proven experience in supervising or coordinating technical and field teams

Ability to work autonomously

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty stations language, if different.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Experience in the Sahel or in fragile/conflict contexts

Experience linking local production to school feeding

Experience coordinating with UN agencies, NGOs, or government platforms

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.