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ABOUT 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, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living 's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those serves.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Friday, 19 June 2026
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Duty station: Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Contract type: Full time | Fully Present
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
18 June 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Kinshasa)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of 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.
ABOUT WFP
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, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and 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, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
Job Title: Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Contract Type: Service Contract
Level: Level 9
Duty Station: Beni
Contract Duration: 12 months
Background and Context
The operational context in Eastern DRC is characterized by a deteriorating security environment, increasing access constraints, and growing humanitarian needs affecting millions of people. WFP’s Access and Conflict Sensitivity Strategy (2026–2027) aims to ensure safe, sustained, and unhindered access to affected populations, while integrating humanitarian principles, protection, and conflict sensitivity across operations.
The Humanitarian Access Officer plays a key role in operationalizing this strategy at field level.
Overall Objective
Ensure that WFP and its partners maintain safe, timely, and sustainable access to affected populations, while supporting operations through analysis, engagement, coordination, and integration of conflict-sensitive approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Implementation and Operational Integration
Acceptance and Community Engagement
Dialogue, Negotiation and Stakeholder Engagement
Coordination (Internal and External)
Support to Operations and High-Risk Missions
Integration of Protection and Conflict Sensitivity
Supply Chain and Access Facilitation
Capacity Strengthening
Key Deliverables
- Monthly and weekly reports
- Updated access tracking tools
- Engagement plans implemented
- Support to field missions
- Trainings conducted
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and contextual understanding
- Humanitarian negotiation and communication skills
- Knowledge of humanitarian principles and IHL
- Experience in conflict-sensitive programming
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in Access and related domains.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in international affairs, development studies, or equivalent.
Language:
Fluency of French and English (Level C)
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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.
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