Programme Policy Officer (Refugees Transition & Self Reliance) NOA, Addis Ababa (Readvertised)

Programme Policy Officer (Refugees Transition & Self Reliance) NOA, Addis Ababa (Readvertised) WFP - World Food Programme Addis Ababa National NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position level Speaks Amharic, English Application deadline: March 27, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer for Refugees Transition and Self-Reliance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This role involves driving WFP's refugee self-reliance portfolio, leading strategic dialogues with UNHCR, and developing partnerships to enhance economic opportunities for refugees. The officer will also design integrated livelihood packages and oversee the implementation of the Mekatet Roadmap to ensure sustainable solutions for refugees. The position requires strong leadership, advocacy skills, and experience in livelihoods and economic empowerment. Candidate Requirements: Advanced university degree in relevant fields At least 1 year of postgraduate professional experience Experience in formulating long-term strategies Knowledge of livelihoods sector and refugee contexts in Ethiopia Fluency in English and Amharic DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 27 March 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa) 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. 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Job title: Programme Policy Officer (Refugees Transition & Self Reliance) Type of Contract: Fixed Term/NOA Unit Division: Programme (Relief, Refugees and Preparedness) Reports to: Head of Relief, Refugees and Preparedness Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Duration: 1 Year Open to Ethiopian National ORGNIZATIONAL CONTEXT Ethiopia currently hosts over one million refugees originating from multiple countries, with more than 80% residing in camps across seven regions. The continued influx of refugees—driven by ongoing conflicts, political instability, and severe drought in neighboring countries such as Sudan and South Sudan—has further strained an already critical humanitarian situation for protracted refugee populations. To address these challenges, the Government of Ethiopia has launched the Mekatet Roadmap, a comprehensive framework designed to promote inclusivity and resilience in refugee assistance. This roadmap is supported by humanitarian partners and government ministries and aims to transition from short-term emergency assistance to sustainable, long-term solutions. Achieving this vision requires strong, strategic engagement from WFP at multiple levels, including through safety net programs, livelihood interventions, and resilience-building initiatives. JOB PURPOSE In line with this approach, WFP Ethiopia intends to recruit a Programme Policy Officer – Refugee Transitions and Self-Reliance, who will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing WFP’s contribution to refugee solutions. The incumbent will be responsible for: Strategic Leadership: Drive WFP Ethiopia’s refugee self-reliance portfolio, providing both strategic direction and technical oversight to ensure effective implementation of the self-reliance model. Joint Strategic Dialogue: Lead WFP’s engagement with UNHCR on sustainable refugee solutions, including evidence-based analysis, advocacy, policy dialogue, referrals, and evaluations. Partnership Development: Build and strengthen alliances with the Government of Ethiopia, private sector actors, national partners, and international organizations to expand economic opportunities and foster social inclusion for refugees. Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment: Design and support integrated livelihood packages aimed at enhancing employment prospects, income-generating activities, and market access for refugee and host communities. Implementation of Mekatet Roadmap : Spearhead WFP’s support activities under the Mekatet framework, ensuring coherence, scalability, and measurable impact across interventions. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Sustainability Agenda for Refugee Response Coordinate strategically with the Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) and UNHCR on the self-reliance model, actively engage i