Programme Associate (School Feeding) GS6

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

14 July 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Khartoum)

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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.

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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).

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or Head of Field Office.

At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.

JOB PURPOSE:

To deliver specialized technical, coordination, and project management support to Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF), contributing to effective food supply management, partner engagement, monitoring, capacity development, and evidence‑based decision‑making in line with programme guidelines and organizational standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1- Assist in coordinating the delivery and distribution of food and related supplies to schools in collaboration with logistics, supply chain, and cooperating partners.

2- Support the implementation of Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) activities, including coordination with local partners and stakeholders.

3- Support regular monitoring of school feeding activities at school and partner levels to ensure compliance with programme guidelines.

4- Support coordination with the Ministry of Education, local authorities, cooperating partners, and other stakeholders involved in programme implementation.

5- Assist in tracking programme pipelines, supply planning, and operational requirements related to school feeding activities.

6- Support documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and programme achievements.

7- Perform any other programme-related duties as required to support the effective implementation of school feeding activities.

8- Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.

9- Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the school-based programme portfolio supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.

10- Provide specialized project management support to ensure financial transaction, reporting and payment process for various vendors are performed within the established targets following WFP’s internal system, policies and procedures.

11- Coordinate and communicate with school feeding local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.

12- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area. Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.

OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):

This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge and Skills:
• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).

• Has contributed to implementation of programs

• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

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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.