The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring a Nutrition Coordinator in Maseru, Lesotho, with applications closing on 09 November 2026. The Nutrition Coordinator will support the Resident Coordinator and the Government of Lesotho in accelerating the national nutrition agenda. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy, and this guide covers the responsibilities, deliverables, requirements and application rules.
About the World Food Programme
The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity. It works for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything it does. The vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
WFP Values
🛡️ Integrity
🤝 Collaboration
🎯 Commitment
💙 Humanity
🌐 Inclusion
Why Join WFP?
🏅 WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
🌍 WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
📚 WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs, as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
🧭 A career path in WFP provides the opportunity to work across country, regional and global offices around the world, with passionate colleagues who work to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
💼 WFP offers an attractive compensation package, described in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement.
What Is the Role of the Nutrition Coordinator?
The Nutrition Coordinator will strengthen coordination, resource mobilization, stakeholder engagement and accountability mechanisms across sectors and levels of governance in Lesotho. The position is based in Maseru and works under the supervision of the Resident Coordinator.
Core Responsibilities
🧠 Provide strategic advice to the Resident Coordinator on nutrition priorities, policies and interventions, so that nutrition is effectively integrated into national development processes, UN programming and the implementation of the Food and Nutrition Strategic Framework (2026-2031) and Lesotho's Nutrition for Growth (N4G) commitments.
🔗 Strengthen multisectoral coordination under the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, including engagement with government coordination mechanisms, the UN Nutrition Network, development partners, civil society, academia and private sector platforms.
👥 Support the integration and operationalization of the Chiefs' nutrition commitments within the Food and Nutrition Strategic Framework (2026-2031) and N4G commitments.
💡 Facilitate resource mobilization and strategic partnerships to advance nutrition priorities and commitments.
🏢 Promote constructive engagement between public and private sector stakeholders to support nutrition-sensitive investments and partnerships.
📣 Support evidence-based advocacy by documenting, disseminating and promoting good practices, lessons learned and success stories, while developing strategic communication, advocacy and resource mobilization materials.
Coordination and Partnership Building
🔄 Support the Resident Coordinator in reactivating and operationalizing SUN platforms, including the UN, civil society, donor, private sector and academia networks.
🏛️ Strengthen multisectoral coordination by working closely with FNCO and facilitating collaboration among government institutions, traditional leadership structures, UN agencies, development partners, civil society organizations, academia and the private sector.
⚙️ Establish and maintain effective coordination mechanisms between the Resident Coordinator's Office, FNCO, SUN platforms and other key stakeholders, to ensure alignment around national nutrition priorities.
📊 Develop and maintain a stakeholder coordination and monitoring system to track commitments, follow-up actions, partnership performance and implementation progress.
Working With Traditional Leadership
🗣️ Support engagement between the Resident Coordinator, the College of Chiefs and relevant stakeholders on nutrition priorities.
📅 Organize quarterly coordination meetings with the College of Chiefs, including agendas, briefing materials, meeting documentation and follow-up actions.
🌉 Facilitate linkages between Chiefs and SUN platforms to mobilize technical and financial support for the implementation of the Chiefs' commitments.
🏆 Collaborate with UN agencies and government partners to document and disseminate successful examples of Chiefs serving as nutrition champions.
🧩 Work with the UN Nutrition Network and relevant government technical working groups so that Chiefs receive appropriate technical guidance and advocacy support.
Resource Mobilization and Advocacy
🏟️ Support the Resident Coordinator in convening development partner and private sector forums to mobilize financial and technical resources for the Food and Nutrition Strategic Framework and N4G commitments.
📝 Prepare resource mobilization and advocacy materials, including concept notes, funding proposals, briefing notes, donor presentations and partnership documents.
📈 Support strategic engagement with development partners, IFIs, philanthropic organizations and private sector actors to increase investment in nutrition.
Communication, Learning and Youth Engagement
📖 Support the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, success stories and good practices related to nutrition leadership and community action.
🧑🤝🧑 Support the Resident Coordinator in leveraging existing platforms, including Sebabatso, to promote youth engagement and participation in nutrition initiatives.
📢 Develop advocacy and communication materials that strengthen public awareness and promote nutrition-sensitive action.
Reporting and Advisory Support
🗂️ Provide periodic briefings and analytical updates to the Resident Coordinator on progress, opportunities, risks and emerging issues related to nutrition coordination and stakeholder engagement.
📋 Produce regular coordination monitoring reports highlighting achievements, bottlenecks, stakeholder commitments and recommendations for corrective action.
✅ Perform any other duties as assigned by the Resident Coordinator.
Expected Deliverables
🗓️ A detailed annual workplan, including key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, outputs and expected outcomes, developed within the first month of assignment and approved by the Resident Coordinator.
🔁 SUN platforms (UN, civil society, donor, private sector and academia) reactivated and operational, with regular meetings convened and action points monitored.
🛠️ An effective coordination mechanism established and functioning between the Resident Coordinator's Office, FNCO, SUN platforms and key nutrition stakeholders.
💬 Stakeholder consultation and validation processes facilitated, with feedback incorporated into implementation plans and stakeholder engagement strategies.
🪑 Quarterly coordination meetings with the College of Chiefs convened, documented and followed up.
🤲 Development partner and private sector engagement forums convened to support nutrition financing and partnership development.
📑 Resource mobilization and advocacy materials, including concept notes, briefing papers, partnership proposals and funding submissions, developed and disseminated.
🎨 Advocacy and communication materials developed to support nutrition awareness, youth engagement and stakeholder mobilization.
📚 Case studies, success stories and knowledge products documenting nutrition leadership and community action produced and disseminated.
📨 Regular briefing notes and progress reports prepared for the Resident Coordinator.
🔍 Coordination monitoring reports produced, highlighting implementation progress, stakeholder commitments, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations.
Qualifications and Experience Required
🎓 Education: an advanced degree in Business/Public Management, Social Policy, Public Health, Nutrition, Economics, Development Studies or a related field, or a first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
⏱️ Experience: a minimum of 7 years' experience in multi-sector coordination, policy advocacy or programme management, with proven experience working with traditional leadership structures and government institutions.
🗺️ Planning: good planning and project management skills.
🎤 Soft skills: strong facilitation, negotiation and communication skills.
🇺🇳 Knowledge: familiarity with UN coordination mechanisms and nutrition governance frameworks.
WFP Leadership Framework
The WFP Leadership Framework sets the common standards of behavior that guide how WFP staff work together to accomplish the organization's mission. The vacancy invites candidates to review it before applying.
Diversity and Reasonable Accommodation
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
WFP is also committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation can contact the WFP inclusion team at the email listed in the Links section.
How to Apply
🖥️ All applications must be submitted exclusively through WFP's online recruiting system; CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn or any other channel are not considered.
👤 WFP strongly recommends that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, with all sections filled in, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills and UN grade (if applicable). Once the profile is complete, apply and submit your application.
📄 At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter.
🪪 Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
🧰 If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, WFP provides a dedicated email for technical issues only; unsolicited applications or documents sent there will not receive a reply.
Selection Process and Background Checks
📞 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
⚖️ All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit and individual qualifications.
🔒 WFP is committed to an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority, so all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
🚫 No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the WFP Nutrition Coordinator based?
The position is based in Maseru, Lesotho. The Nutrition Coordinator works under the supervision of the Resident Coordinator and supports the Government of Lesotho.
Who does the Nutrition Coordinator report to?
The role sits under the supervision of the Resident Coordinator. Many outputs, such as briefing notes, progress reports and the annual workplan, are prepared for and approved by the Resident Coordinator.
How much experience is required?
Candidates need a minimum of 7 years' experience in multi-sector coordination, policy advocacy or programme management. Proven experience working with traditional leadership structures and government institutions is also required.
What degree do I need?
An advanced degree in Business/Public Management, Social Policy, Public Health, Nutrition, Economics, Development Studies or a related field is required. A first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses is also accepted.
What is the SUN Movement's place in this role?
The coordinator strengthens multisectoral coordination under the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement. This includes reactivating and operationalizing the UN, civil society, donor, private sector and academia networks.
What role do the Chiefs play?
The role supports the integration of the Chiefs' nutrition commitments into the Food and Nutrition Strategic Framework (2026-2031) and N4G commitments. It also includes organizing quarterly coordination meetings with the College of Chiefs.
What must be delivered in the first month?
A detailed annual workplan, including KPIs, milestones, outputs and expected outcomes, must be developed within the first month of assignment. The plan is approved by the Resident Coordinator.
Which documents are needed to apply?
At the application stage, only a CV and Cover Letter are required. Additional documents such as a passport, certificates or recommendation letters may be requested later.
Can I apply by email?
No. All applications must be submitted exclusively through WFP's online recruiting system, and applications sent by email, LinkedIn or any other channel are not considered.
What time do applications close?
Applications close on 09 November 2026 at 23:59, GMT+02:00 (South Africa Standard Time, Maseru). Submitting before the final hours leaves time to resolve any technical issues with the online system.
Does WFP charge any fee to apply?
No. The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Deadline
⏳ 09 November 2026
Links
Apply online: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wfp/job_openings/job/Maseru-Lesotho-The-Kingdom-Of/Nutrition-Coordinator_JR127903
WFP website: https://www.wfp.org
Reasonable accommodation: global.inclusion@wfp.org
Technical issues with an application: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
