Programme Policy Officer (Fortification Technical Advisor), Jakarta

WFP - World Food Programme; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 931,232,000 - 1,361,032,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme in Indonesia seeks a Programme Policy Officer to lead fortified rice integration in MBG, embedded within the Coordinating Ministry of Food. You will provide technical leadership on rice fortification, food safety and nutrition, coordinating with multiple ministries and partners to deliver scalable, evidence-based solutions.

The role requires an advanced degree and at least five years of programme management or government coordination experience, with English and Bahasa

Qualifications

• Advanced University degree in public health, nutrition, food technology, or related field.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa is required.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in programme management or government coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead pilot design and implementation for fortified rice integration into MBG.
• Coordinate inter‑ministerial engagement with national agencies.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to inform government decisions and scale-up.
• Mobilise technical expertise from WFP, partners and private sector.
• Act as a liaison between WFP and government to ensure alignment of processes.

Skills

Programme management

Govt coordination

Rice fortification

Nutrition analysis

Education

Advanced University degree in Public Health/Nutrition/Food Technology

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 27 October 2026-23:59-GMT+07:00 Western Indonesia Time (Jakarta)

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Indonesia has established the necessary regulatory framework for fortified rice, including national standards for Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) and Fortified Rice (FR). However, translating these standards into large-scale implementation requires sustained technical coordination, cross‑ministerial alignment, and day‑to‑day engagement with key government stakeholders.

Programme Policy Officer – Rice Fortification

To support this process, WFP seeks to engage a Programme Policy Officer to be seconded to the Coordinating Ministry of Food to provide embedded technical expertise on rice fortification, food safety and nutrition.

Background and Purpose of the Assignment

The Government of Indonesia is advancing the integration of nutrition-sensitive approaches within national social protection and food systems programmes, including the Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) programme. Given the centrality of rice in national diets and public food programmes, rice fortification presents a high-impact opportunity to address micronutrient deficiencies at scale. Indonesia has established the necessary regulatory framework for fortified rice, including national standards for Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) and Fortified Rice (FR). However, translating these standards into large-scale implementation requires sustained technical coordination, cross‑ministerial alignment, and day‑to‑day engagement with key government stakeholders.

Objective of the Assignment

To deliver measurable progress toward the operationalization of rice fortification within national programmes, specifically:

1. Development and Government validation of a pilot implementation model for integration of fortified rice into MBG
2. Establishment of a functional inter‑ministerial coordination mechanism
3. Provision of evidence‑based recommendations to inform Government decision‑making and scale‑up on rice fortification, food safety and nutrition

Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Delivery – Lead the development of a pilot design package for fortified rice integration into MBG; translate policy and technical priorities into actionable implementation pathways; provide targeted technical advice to Government counterparts.
• Coordination & Institutional Alignment – Facilitate structured coordination across relevant ministries and agencies (e.g., BAPPENAS, MoH, MoA, BULOG, NNA, NFA) at the national and subnational levels; ensure alignment between policy, technical, and operational inputs.
• Evidence & Decision Support – Develop decision‑support materials (briefs, presentations, recommendations); support Government in identifying operational options and trade‑offs; consolidate inputs into clear recommendations for leadership decision‑making.
• Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation – Mobilise and coordinate technical expertise from WFP, partners and private sector; facilitate technical exchanges and knowledge sharing; identify opportunities for scaling and future collaboration.
• Strategic Liaison Function – Act as a strategic interface between WFP and Government, ensuring: smooth communication between WFP and Government; early identification of risks, bottlenecks and opportunities; alignment of Government processes with agreed programme objectives.

Deliverables

1. Pilot Design Package – Government‑endorsed pilot for fortified rice under MBG including targeting, supply chain model, costing and implementation roadmap; submitted for Government validation.
2. Inter‑Ministerial Coordination Mechanism – Regular meetings held with documented decisions and follow‑up.
3. Decision‑Support Briefing Pack – Consolidated evidence and recommendations for Government and WFP; clear options for scale‑up and operationalisation.
4. Partnerships Mobilised – Technical contributions from key stakeholders secured and integrated into programme work.
5. Final Assignment Report – Summary of results achieved; key bottlenecks and recommendations for scale‑up.

Prioritisation of the Work

1. Pilot design and operationalisation (primary priority)
2. Inter‑ministerial coordination
3. Evidence and decision support
4. Knowledge exchange and learning

Institutional Arrangements

• The person will be embedded within the Coordinating Ministry of Food.
• WFP will provide overall technical oversight and performance management.
• The person remains accountable to WFP on deliverables and objectives.

Accountability

The person will coordinate day‑to‑day work with the Coordinating Ministry of Food while maintaining functional reporting to WFP. This will be ensured through regular updates and periodic reviews of progress. Key outputs (e.g. design, briefs, reports) will be subject to joint review and validation by the Government and WFP prior to external use. Priorities and tasks may be adjusted in line with evolving needs, with any significant changes agreed jointly to ensure continued alignment with the objectives of the assignment.

Standard Minimum Academic Qualifications

• Education: Advanced University degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Food Technology or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
• Language: Fluency in both written and spoken English language and Bahasa.

Desired Experiences for Entry into the Role

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme management, government coordination, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in food fortification, preferably in Indonesia, with proven expertise in rice fortification, food safety and nutrition analysis.
• Relevant competency certifications in food fortification, nutrition, public health, programme management, or related fields.
• Prior experience working with governments or UN agencies is an asset.

Institutional Arrangements – Secondment

• The Programme Policy Officer will be seconded to the Coordinating Ministry of Food and will work in close collaboration with relevant government counterparts.
• Direct supervision and overall technical guidance will be from from Head of School Meals at WFP Indonesia Country Office.
• WFP will provide overall coordination support, while the Programme Policy Officer will be responsible for day‑to‑day engagement, technical inputs, and coordination within government structures.

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