🌍 ABOUT ORGANIZATION
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives during emergencies and helping communities recover from conflict, disasters, and climate-related crises.
As the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, WFP operates globally to fight hunger, improve food security, and create pathways toward peace, stability, and long-term development. The organization works across multiple countries delivering food assistance, humanitarian aid, nutrition programmes, and emergency support to millions of vulnerable people.
WFP is known for its multicultural work environment, international career opportunities, and strong commitment to professional growth and inclusion.
💼 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The World Food Programme is currently recruiting for Programme Assistant position.
This exciting humanitarian opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals interested in beneficiary data management, programme delivery, humanitarian operations, and digital systems support within the United Nations system.
The selected candidates will support key programme delivery functions including:
- Beneficiary registration and enrolment
- Data quality assurance
- Cash-based transfer management
- Humanitarian programme reporting
- Operational coordination
- Monitoring and reconciliation activities
Successful candidates will work closely with technical teams, field offices, supply chain units, finance teams, and humanitarian partners to ensure accurate delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities.
This role offers valuable exposure to large-scale humanitarian operations and advanced digital programme systems used within the UN system.
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💰 SALARY & CAREER VALUE
WFP offers internationally competitive UN compensation packages depending on experience, qualifications, and duty station policies.
💡 Professionals working with WFP gain valuable international humanitarian experience, strong exposure to UN operations, and opportunities for long-term career growth within global humanitarian and development organizations.
🎁 BENEFITS & PERKS
✅ Competitive United Nations compensation
🌍 Opportunity to work with a Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization
📚 Professional training and career development
🤝 Multicultural and inclusive work environment
💼 Valuable humanitarian operations experience
🚀 Strong pathway into international UN careers
💻 Exposure to advanced humanitarian data systems
✈️ Opportunities for future global mobility within WFP
📌 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support beneficiary enrolment and registration activities
- Maintain and update programme records in SCOPE systems
- Conduct biometric and programmatic data verification
- Monitor cash-based transfers and in-kind assistance records
- Support data quality assurance and reconciliation exercises
- Prepare reports and operational documentation
- Coordinate with humanitarian partners and technical teams
- Assist with programme monitoring and implementation support
🎯 WHO CAN APPLY
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in:
- Social Sciences
- International Development
- Business Administration
- Humanitarian Operations
- Data Management
- Programme Support
- NGO & UN Operations
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have:
- Secondary school education OR Diploma/Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with a degree
- OR 5 years of experience with secondary education
- Experience in CBT, IDM, humanitarian operations, or related fields
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Fluent English and Somali language skills
- Ability to work in multicultural humanitarian environments
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📝 HOW TO APPLY
Follow these steps to apply:
- Create or update your WFP Workday profile
- Prepare your CV and cover letter
- Complete all required application sections
- Submit your application through the official WFP recruitment portal
- Apply before the deadline: 2 June 2026
⚡ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
🌍 WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS WORTH IT
Working with the World Food Programme gives professionals the opportunity to contribute directly to life-saving humanitarian operations while building an internationally respected career.
This role provides practical exposure to large-scale humanitarian programme delivery, digital beneficiary systems, emergency operations, and international development work.
For professionals seeking meaningful humanitarian careers within the United Nations system, this opportunity can open doors to future international assignments and long-term global career growth.
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