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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: 3 hours ago
Closing date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Country: Ethiopia
Duty station: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Contract type: Full time | Fully Present
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
25 June 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa)
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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: Programme Assistant (School Feeding)
Grade: G5
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Unit: Programme (School Feeding) Unit
Duty Station: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Duration: 12 Months
Open to Ethiopian National
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: -
WFP Ethiopia is working with the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The WFP Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. Through its Country Strategic Plan (CSP 2026 - 2030) it aims to contribute to Ethiopia’s five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.
WFP supports the government of Ethiopia in the design and implementation of Home-Grown School Meals Programmes (SMP) to increase student’s enrollment and meet nutritional gaps among school going children. SMP serve as a vital social safety net for vulnerable households and school-going children and are also one of the most effective mechanisms for incentivizing school attendance, particularly among girls. School meal programs play a vital role in promoting positive outcomes across five interconnected areas: health, nutrition, and education—all of which can foster gender equality and enhance the benefits of human capital development. School Meals Programme contributes towards Strategic Outcome Areas and key aspect of WFP Ethiopia’s portfolio in the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for 2026-2030.
JOB PURPOSE: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Resilience, Livelihood and School Feeding) the Programme Assistant (School Feeding) provides support to the school feeding programme under the Mekelle Area Office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience: At least 5 years professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development, with working knowledge on Nutrition and Education and Social Protection/Social Assistance
Knowledge & Skills:
Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete
processes under minimal supervision.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Tigrigna.
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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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