Le PAM recrute un Responsable des politiques du programme (chef de programme), Amphanihy et Manakara, Madagascar
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer
Type of Contract / Grade: Fixed-Term, NOB
Duration: 1 year renewable (upon confirmation of the probationary period)
Duty Station: Ampanihy and Manakara, Madagascar
Vacancy Number: Two (02) positions
Date of Publication: January 12, 2026
Deadline for Application: January 27, 2026
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are part of Global Headquarters (GHQ) and/or Country Offices (COs). In GHQ they report to the Chief/more senior Programme Policy Officer, or designate; in COs they report to the Country Director, or more senior Programme Policy Officer, or designate.
Job holders operate with a high degree of independence, manage more junior staff to ensure that programme and policy objectives are achieved in full. They are usually involved in a wide variety of programme and policy activities and analytical work, some of which may be of a considerable complexity. At this level job holders are expected to contribute to performance improvement.
THE ROLE
To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
- Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
- Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of considerable size/complexity, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
- Develop and coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
- Research and analyse a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, programmes and activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
- Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through providing inputs into training materials.
- Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
- Other as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
Experience: Three (03) years, or more, postgraduate professional experience in humanitarian, development, or Programme activities.
Desired experience for entry into the role:
- Has deepened technical knowledge through exposure to technical teams.
- Has taken leadership of implementing programmes.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
Language: Fluency (level C) in French and Intermediate (level B) in English
Deadline for Application: January 27, 2026
