Programme Policy Officer – School Feeding (CST I)

About the role

The World Food Programme is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (CST I) to support the implementation and scaling of Mozambique’s National School Feeding Programme (PRONAE) in Maputo. PRONAE provides nutritionally diverse meals to primary school students using locally procured food and includes nutrition education, school gardens and gender‑equality components. The role will work closely with the Ministry of Education and Culture and its Department of School Health and Cross‑Cutting Issues to strengthen policy and programme delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Ministry of Education and Culture in consolidating and expanding PRONAE.
• Provide technical assistance for operational guidance, institutional frameworks and policy development.
• Support capacity‑strengthening activities for government institutions at central and decentralized levels.
• Coordinate WFP’s complementary school feeding activities to increase coverage.
• Promote nutrition education, school gardens and gender‑equality components within the programme.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in school feeding programmes, policy development or programme management.
• Ability to work with government partners and international organisations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally‑owned school feeding initiative.
• Professional development within a Nobel Peace Prize‑winning humanitarian organisation.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.