Programme Officer (Operation), NOA

At the World Food Programme (WFP) Palestine, we are dedicated to creating lasting change by providing lifesaving food assistance and fostering resilience in one of the world’s most complex humanitarian settings. Our work ensures that no one goes hungry, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Why Choose WFP Palestine?

1. Impact-Driven Humanitarian Mission

• Be part of a Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization that leads global food security efforts.

• Directly impact over 2 million Palestinians by providing essential food and nutrition assistance.

• Contribute to humanitarian efforts that combine food aid, livelihood restoration, and community resilience-building.

2. Professional Growth & Development

• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment, fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Access continuous learning opportunities, including training, mentorship, and leadership development.

• Gain international exposure and career mobility within WFP’s extensive global operations.

3. Comprehensive Benefits & Supportive Work Culture

• Enjoy a competitive compensation package aligned with WFP’s global standards.

• Thrive in a workplace that prioritizes well-being, safety, and mental health support.

• Join a culture built on integrity, inclusion, commitment, collaboration, and humanity.

4. Innovation & Community Engagement

• Leverage cutting-edge technology to improve food assistance and logistics in high-risk regions.

• Contribute to initiatives that foster local economic recovery and self-sufficiency.

• Play a vital role in developing strategic access solutions to ensure food reaches those who need it most.

Join Us. Make a Difference.

THE ROLE:

JOB TITLE: Programme Officer (Operations)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term

JOB GRADE: NOA (Professional/ Managerial level)

DUTY STATION: Jerusalem

CONTRACT DURATION:  ONE YEAR WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION  

TYPE OF VA: Internal and External

NO. OF POST/S: ONE (1)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Contribute towards the development of a limited number 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 small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.

• Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.

• Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in 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 counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.

• 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 project management support of learning initiatives.

• Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.

• Other as required.