Programme Policy Officer P3 (Food Systems and Climate Resilience)

• Lead WFP Kyrgyz Republic's Food Systems and Climate Resilience portfolio, providing strategic direction and quality assurance for two CSP strategic outcomes.
• Drive design and implementation of scalable programme models linking policy influence with field delivery, including resilient livelihoods, climate adaptation, and nutrition-sensitive school meals.
• Build strategic partnerships with government, UN agencies, IFIs, and civil society to expand locally led solutions and mobilize resources.
• Manage operational research, evidence generation, and learning agendas to translate findings into programme improvements and policy messages.

This role strengthens climate-resilient food systems and social protection in the Kyrgyz Republic, enhancing food security and livelihoods for vulnerable populations while supporting national development priorities and climate adaptation.

• Minimum five years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in Climate-smart Agriculture or related Social Sciences, with value chain and public-private partnerships background desirable.
• Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or related field.
• Experience implementing or overseeing technical programs in food systems, agriculture, nutrition-sensitive social protection, and community engagement.
• Fluency in English (level C) and knowledge of Russian or Kyrgyz is an asset.

Compensation and benefits are aligned with UN P3 level, including competitive salary, health insurance, and other UN benefits. Specific salary details not provided.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, working to achieve zero hunger by providing food assistance and building resilient food systems. In the Kyrgyz Republic, WFP focuses on social protection, climate change adaptation, and school meals to enhance food security and nutrition.