DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
20 February 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 South Africa Standard Time (Maseru)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s 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.
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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).
· Assess progress against the key strategic objectives and targets of the current strategy.
· Identify gaps, challenges, and lessons learned concerning the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the strategy based on analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threads
· To assess the effectiveness of sectoral integration within MAFSN, and to review the institutional arrangements used for coordination and implementation of the Nutrition and Home Economics Strategy at national, district, and resource centre levels, including capacity development and cross-sectoral coordination
· Propose new approaches for the new strategy that align with emerging priorities such as climate resilience, gender equity, and digital innovations.
· Based on the lessons learned from the 2020-2024 period, and from global and regional best practice, identify approaches for multi-sectoral visioning, strategic planning and coordination for food security and nutrition in the Lesotho context
· Identify and articulate emerging issues affecting food and nutrition security and propose transformative approaches to address malnutrition and food insecurity.
· As a cross-cutting matter, assess the extent to which the gender equity and inclusion issues were incorporated including the empowerment of women and girls and propose new emerging opportunities
· Review the monitoring arrangements applied during the implementation of the Nutrition Strategy (2020–2024).
· Identify indicators that were used, their relevance, and whether they were aligned with the strategy’s objectives.
· Assess the frequency, quality, and consistency of reporting at national and district levels.
· Examine whether financial, and technical resources were allocated to support monitoring activities.
· Determine adequacy of tools, systems, and infrastructure (e.g., data collection templates, databases, reporting channels).
· Assess how effectively M&E findings were used for decision-making and programme adjustments.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
· Advanced degree in Nutrition, Food Security, Public Health, or related field.
· Minimum 10 years’ experience in nutrition policy, food systems, and programme evaluation.
· Proven expertise in climate-smart agriculture, resilience, and gender mainstreaming.
· Familiarity with global/regional frameworks (SUN Movement, African Union nutrition strategies).
· Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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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
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.
If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.
Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.
