Programme Policy Officer (Child Safeguarding and Child Protection Mainstreaming) TYPE OF CONTRACT: Gender Protection and Inclusion Unit/ PO DUTY STATION (City, Country): Home based DURATION: 11 monthsBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:In line with increasing donor expectations, emerging safeguarding standards across the humanitarian sector, and WFP's Strategic Plan 2026–2029 commitment to uphold zero tolerance for child exploitation, abuse and harm, this assignment will support the strengthening of WFP's approach to child safeguarding, while also advancing the integration of child protection considerations into programme design and implementation.The Programme Policy Officer will lead the development and institutionalization of WFP's Child Safeguarding Framework, including the elaboration, consultation, approval and operationalization of the Executive Director's Circular on Child Safeguarding. The position will also provide technical support to strengthen child protection mainstreaming across selected programme areas, ensuring that WFP assistance is delivered in a safe,



inclusive and child-sensitive manner.Sitting within the Design and Capacity Strengthening Team in GPI, the consultant will support corporate guidance, capacity strengthening, CSP design and country office support, with a particular focus on translating safeguarding commitments into operational practice.Lead the development and operationalization of WFP's Child Safeguarding FrameworkLead the drafting, revision, consultation, clearance and approval process for the Executive Director's Circular on Child Safeguarding.Develop supporting guidance, tools, SOPs and implementation materials required to operationalize the Circular.Support the establishment of governance, accountability and implementation arrangements for child safeguarding.Contribute to the development of corporate learning and awareness-raising initiatives related to child safeguarding.Support engagement with donors and partners on chil

📌 Programme Policy Officer (Italia)
🏢 World Food Programme
📍 Italia