Programme Policy Officer, Micronutrients

About this role

WFP Tanzania is recruiting a Programme Policy Officer (Micronutrients) to serve as Project Coordinator for the Postcode Lotterij Food Fortification Project, a three-year multi-country initiative that will pilot and scale innovative approaches to fortifying wholegrain maize and sorghum or millets to address persistent micronutrient deficiencies, commonly known as hidden hunger, across Tanzania and complement global efforts. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Nutrition, HIV and School-Based Programmes and the overall supervision of the Head of Programme, the post-holder will be responsible for overall project management, coordination, and implementation oversight, ensuring alignment with global objectives, donor commitments, and the WFP Country Strategic Plan for 2022 to 2027. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary focal point between the Tanzania Country Office, Global Headquarters technical teams, and the global project coordinator, overseeing WFP Tanzania food fortification and biofortification portfolio across units and functions, and positioning WFP as the key technical agency in Tanzania food fortification ecosystem through representation at national and sub-national forums. The post-holder will lead planning and execution of project phases from pilot through scale-up and advocacy, monitor grant spending in close coordination with Finance teams, map and engage stakeholders including government entities, NGOs, UN agencies, civil society, private sector, research institutions and donors, and support evidence generation, documentation, and dissemination of pilot results and technical materials.

The role also involves facilitating policy dialogue on fortification standards, supporting resource mobilisation efforts, and leading donor reporting and communication activities in coordination with the Partnership and Communication unit. The preferred candidate holds an advanced university degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related discipline with at least five years of relevant professional experience managing micronutrient or nutrition programmes, preferably in food fortification contexts. Strong understanding of micronutrient deficiencies, food fortification policy, and multi-stakeholder coordination in low and middle-income country settings is required, alongside solid analytical, writing, and presentation skills.