Programme Policy Officer (Food Systems) CST II – World Food Program – Other locations

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How can you make a difference?

In this position, you will have to:  

1.    Contribute to the operationalization of WFP Ukraine’s 2025-2027 Food Systems and Livelihoods Strategy, specifically focusing on the pillar that aims to implement a traceability system and increase the share of pro-smallholder procurement from Ukraine.

2.    Manage partnerships and relations with small-scale farmers, agribusiness private sector players and associations representing Ukrainian producers of grain, pluses, and vegetable oil to increase the share of WFP’s pro-smallholder purchases from Ukraine. 

3.    Engage and coordinate with small-scale farmers producing WFP’s basket of commodities to establish entry points for direct and indirect sourcing.  

4.    In coordination with the Partnerships team, lead the project proposal preparation for the WFP Ukraine Agri-Hub model.

5.    Manage internal and external relationships regarding the development and implementation of the WFP Ukraine Agri-Hub model.

6.    Work closely with partners such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to ensure coordination and advocacy on the use of the state agrarian register (SAR) and support to small-scale farmers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) close to frontline areas.   

7.    In close collaboration with the Procurement team, contribute to the 2025/2026 sourcing plan and the definition of pro-smallholder targets. 

8.    Analyze data and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) about the project, supporting a WFP-wide view of livelihoods and food systems activities that enables informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. 

9.    Performing other duties as assigned as per the needs of the operations. 

Job Details

Posted Date: 2025-03-02
Job Location: Ukraine – Kyiv
Job Role: Community Services
Company Industry: Non-profit Organization

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