Job Vacancy: Programme Policy Officer (RSRTF Programme Coordinator), WFP – Kuajok, South Sudan

Organisation: World Food Programme (WFP)
Location: Kuajok, South Sudan
Position Level: NOB
Application Deadline: 27 November 2025
Job Type: Fixed-term

Job Summary

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (RSRTF Programme Coordinator) to lead coordination and implementation of the Kong Koc Phase II Programme under the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilisation and Resilience (RSRTF). This role supports WFP’s efforts to strengthen peace, stability and resilience in conflict-affected areas of Greater Tonj and Northern Lakes.

Working under the Head of WFP’s Kuajok Field Office, the Coordinator will manage partnerships, facilitate joint planning, and ensure strong monitoring, reporting and learning across programme activities and consortium members.

Key Responsibilities

Coordination

• Oversee WFP’s coordination structure for RSRTF programmes and support knowledge sharing across consortiums.

• Supervise WFP’s Kong Koc programme team and act as focal point for the RSRTF Secretariat.

• Lead Project Board and consortium coordination meetings.

Programme Management

• Develop and regularly update programme workplans, risk matrices and coordination tools.

• Establish and support interstate and local coordination bodies and represent the programme in external forums.

• Support national–local government dialogue and consortium-level events.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Ensure quality implementation of MEL plans with partners.

• Conduct routine field visits, organise joint reviews, and document lessons learned.

• Prepare timely, accurate and compliant programme and donor reports.

Financial Oversight

• Work with WFP finance teams and consortium partners to plan expenditures, track utilisation, and support budget revisions.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in International Affairs, Development, Social Sciences or related field (or Bachelor’s plus additional experience).

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with a Master’s degree or 5 years with a Bachelor’s, in multisector programming, consortium management or donor-funded projects.

• Strong understanding of conflict dynamics in South Sudan, high-quality coordination skills, and UN/NGO experience.

• Fluency in English; Arabic or local languages of Jonglei are an advantage.

How to Apply (CTA)

Apply through the external link provided in the official WFP recruitment system.
For assistance, email: juba.hrtalentacquisition@wfp.org

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