WFP Somalia advertises multiple national vacancies across key hubs ahead of 28 May deadline

The UN World Food Programme is recruiting Somali nationals for roles in Mogadishu, Baidoa, Dollow/Dolow, Garowe, Beletweyne and Galkayo; women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must apply via WFP’s Workday platform. Application links were referenced in the source notice but not provided here.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has opened applications for several Somalia-based positions with a stated deadline of Wednesday, 28 May 2025, according to a WFP notice. The roles are open to qualified Somali national candidates only, and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP says it does not charge any application fees.

The vacancies span program, nutrition, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, shipping and food systems functions across multiple duty stations, with some positions offering more than one post.

Nut Graf

WFP’s recruitment drive aims to staff national roles that support its operations and food assistance programming in Somalia. The organization instructs candidates to submit applications through its Workday platform and emphasizes inclusive hiring, stating it provides female-friendly spaces in the workplace.

Key Developments

• Application deadline for all listed roles: Wednesday, 28 May 2025 (as stated by WFP).
• Eligibility: Somali national candidates only; female candidates strongly encouraged.
• Application channel: WFP’s Workday system; internal and external candidates have distinct application guidance.
• WFP states it does not charge any application fees.

Evidence / Data — Roles and Duty Stations

• VAM Officer (NOA) — 2 positions | Duty stations: Dollow/Dolow and Mogadishu
• Program Policy Officer – Head of Program (NOB) | Duty station: Baidoa
• Shipping Officer (NOA) | Duty station: Mogadishu
• Procurement Associate (G6) | Duty station: Dollow/Dolow
• Program Associate (Human Capital & Food System) (SC6) | Duty station: Baidoa
• Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition) (SC8) — 2 positions | Duty stations: Garowe and Mogadishu
• Senior Programme Associate (Food Systems) (G7) | Duty station: Beletweyne
• Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (NOA) | Duty station: Galkayo

Application links referenced in the source notice: Not provided.

Application Guidance

For internal candidates (WFP staff):

• Use your internal candidate profile in Workday to view job details and apply (search “Job Hub” in the Workday menu).
• Select “Apply” and complete your online CV for successful submission.

For external candidates:

• Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment records, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable).
• Upload a professional CV in English and submit your application with a cover letter.
• Additional documents (e.g., passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates) may be requested later.

What WFP Says

WFP frames the roles as part of its mission to end global hunger and notes it offers a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment. The organization highlights “female friendly spaces” in the workplace and reiterates that it does not charge fees at any stage of the application process.

Quotes

Not provided.

Implications

The advertised posts indicate WFP’s continued operational footprint across Somalia’s key humanitarian hubs, with an emphasis on program delivery, nutrition, monitoring, procurement, shipping, and food systems. The focus on national hiring and encouragement of women applicants aligns with WFP’s stated inclusion goals and the need for locally grounded expertise.

Closing

Interested and eligible Somali candidates should apply through WFP’s Workday platform by Wednesday, 28 May 2025. The source notice referenced direct application links for internal and external applicants; however, those links are not included here. Candidates should navigate to Workday, search for the relevant vacancies, and follow the respective application steps. WFP states it does not charge any fees to candidates.