Programme Policy Officer (Poverty Graduation Technical Specialist / Team Leader), SC9 based at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
World Food Programme · Posted Nov 11, 2026
- Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
- 5+ years
Lead and manage WFP-supported poverty graduation activities in Lao PDR, providing technical and strategic support to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Compensation
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
Responsibilities
- Act as Team Leader of the WFP supported activities under Output 2
- Support the strengthening of institutional and technical capacities of government counterparts
- Program preparation, implementation oversight and management
- Support in training, monitoring, documentation and knowledge management
- Oversee administrative aspects and support day-to-day management of activities
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in international or community development, anthropology, sociology, gender studies, public policy, natural resources management, economics, political science, business management, disaster risk management, or another related field
- Nice to have: experience working on climate resilience in Lao PDR
- Nice to have: experience working with international organizations such as UN agencies, IFIs