Is World Food Programme a good company to work for as a Programme policy officer?

Programme policy officer professionals working at World Food Programme have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 33 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of World Food Programme employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Programme policy officer jobs at World Food Programme now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Programme policy officer interview questions at World Food Programme .

Does World Food Programme pay Programme policy officer employees well?

Programme policy officer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at World Food Programme with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 33 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Programme policy officer salaries and benefits at World Food Programme .

How happy are Programme policy officer professionals working at World Food Programme?

100% of Programme policy officer employees at World Food Programme would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 7% in the past 12 months. Programme policy officer professionals have also rated World Food Programme with a 2.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 4.4 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Food Programme?

Consultant (80) , Intern (54) , Internship (35) , Programme policy officer (25) , Business Support Assistant (23) , Programmer Policy Officer (17) , Logistics Assistant (16) , Administrative Assistant (15) , Programme Associate (15) , Monitoring Assistant (14) , Programmer Officer (14) , Project Manager (14) , Programme Assistant (13) , Finance Officer (12) , Junior Consultant (11)

What are the pros of working at World Food Programme according to real employee reviews?

"Good salary not that good but is the least good thing they got especially WFP Djibouti" ((in 81 reviews)); "Great colleagues working together to meet goals." ((in 53 reviews)); "you learn alot and good pay" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good work environment to work in" ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Food Programme according to real employee reviews?

"No benefits included in this position" ((in 22 reviews)); "No job security and shorter contracts." ((in 21 reviews)); "Slow career progression is a negative" ((in 14 reviews)); "Demotivated when there are influenced by some bad managers creating toxic working environment." ((in 6 reviews)); "Sometimes really too much bureaucracy" ((in 6 reviews))

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4.2

100% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)

Cindy McCain

60% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

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4.5

Diversity and inclusion

4.4

Career opportunities

3.9

Culture and values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Senior management

2.3

Work/Life balance

Programme policy officer employees have rated World Food Programme with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Programme policy officer professionals have an excellent working experience there. World Food Programme is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Programme policy officer professionals compared to other employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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33 reviews

4.0

12 Nov 2025

Programme policy officer

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CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good working environment and addicted to the mission of saving lives.

Cons

Consultants contracts are not good as it's not stable

5.0

24 Sept 2025

Rewarding, but challenging work

Programme policy officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Worked at a regional office. Some bright minds there, and some really fun and kind group of people. A global survey found that the workforce felt an especially high sense of fulfilment/pride in the work they do - I found this to be true, with a strong sense of mission and ability to work on some real tangible problems. The work is dynamic and interesting, especially in programme/logistics/operational teams.

Cons

1. Like any huge organizations, your experience can depend on the team you are in. While the majority of supervisors are kind and experienced, there are a few bad eggs that can make or break your experience. Be sure to check the vibe of your hiring manager during the interview. 2. Be aware of what your contract type means - some contract types are much more limited than others and this can dictate your compensation and longevity with the org more than you may realise. Don't be afraid to ask these questions about your contract in your interview. In addition, be prepared that many contracts are dependent on funding, which brings a degree of uncertainty. 3. For some teams, there is an expectation that you are ready to deploy to emergencies at the drop of a hat. This can be challenging to plan life around, but this depends on what your function/role is.

4.0

19 Jun 2025

Good

Programme policy officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good learning opportunities, good salary

Cons

Low opportunity for career growth

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