Rice Fortification Policy Lead for MBG Pilot

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

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