Coordinación: Sistemas alimentarios sostenibles

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

11 July 2026-23:59-GMT-06:00 Central Standard Time (El Salvador)

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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 & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

TERMINOS DE REFERENCIA

INFORMACION GENERAL DE LA VACANTE.

Título de la vacante: Coordinador: Sistemas alimentarios sostenibles

Nivel: SC 7

Unidad: Programas

País/Departamento: El Salvador/San Salvador.

FINALIDAD DEL PUESTO:

Liderar la orientación estratégica y el seguimiento integral de las intervenciones en Sistemas Alimentarios Sostenibles, articulando los niveles técnico, programático y territorial para garantizar coherencia, calidad e impacto, así como el uso eficaz de herramientas corporativas, el cumplimiento de resultados estratégicos y la entrega oportuna de productos clave.

El/la titular del puesto será responsable de consolidar y traducir evidencia técnica, territorial y comunitaria en insumos estratégicos que fortalezcan la toma de decisiones, el aprendizaje institucional y la rendición de cuentas ante donantes y contrapartes. Asimismo, impulsará el fortalecimiento de capacidades locales e institucionales y la sostenibilidad de los medios de vida, con énfasis en resiliencia de los sistemas alimentarios, gestión de riesgos y adaptación a contextos de alta variabilidad y presión ambiental.

RESPONSABILIDADES PRINCIPALES:

· Liderar y coordinar un equipo técnico para asegurar la implementación efectiva y de calidad de las intervenciones en Sistemas Alimentarios Sostenibles, monitoreando avances, riesgos y resultados, y acompañando estratégicamente a socios cooperantes.

· Supervisar la gestión, sistematización y uso de información programática, técnica y territorial, garantizando evidencia sólida para reportes, rendición de cuentas y toma de decisiones estratégicas.

· Brindar liderazgo técnico y programático en el fortalecimiento de capacidades, asistencia técnica y seguimiento de Activos Productivos, asegurando su contribución a la resiliencia y sostenibilidad de los medios de vida.

· Coordinar y asegurar la correcta ejecución de las actividades financiadas por el Fondo de Adaptación, en cumplimiento con el plan aprobado, los lineamientos del donante y los estándares del PMA.

· Liderar la articulación operativa e interinstitucional con entidades gubernamentales y otros actores clave, promoviendo una implementación territorial coherente y alineada a los objetivos del proyecto.

· Consolidar reportes estratégicos, lecciones aprendidas y buenas prácticas, y garantizar la adecuada organización de la documentación técnica, financiera y operativa para procesos de revisión y auditoría.

• Desempeñar otras funciones y responsabilidades afines que le sean asignadas, de acuerdo con las necesidades del programa y de la Unidad de Programas.

EXPERIENCIA PARA DESEMPEÑAR ESTA FUNCIÓN:

• Mínimo 7 años de experiencia demostrable en actividades de recuperación temprana, resiliencia, gestión de riesgos climáticos.
• Ejecución y análisis de presupuestos y generación de reportes.

CUALIFICACIONES ACADÉMICAS ESTÁNDAR MÍNIMAS:

Formación: Título universitario en Agronomía, Economía, Desarrollo Rural, Sistemas Alimentarios, Relaciones Internacionales, Políticas Públicas u otro campo afín.

Idiomas: Dominio completo del español y conocimientos básicos del idioma inglés.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• 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.
• 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 providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.