Programme Assistant SC5 (Ampara)

World Food Programme - WFP

Staff Closes 29 Aug 2026 6 days left

Overview

Provide monitoring, implementation, and coordination support to WFP projects in field locations. Liaise with partners and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and programme implementation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain close collaboration with government counterparts and participate in coordination meetings.
  • Provide monitoring, implementation, and coordination support to WFP projects.
  • Verify field-level movements and distribution of food or non-food items.
  • Collect, compile, and analyze field-level programme data and prepare reports.
  • Liaise with cooperating partners, government partners, internal counterparts, and community leaders.
  • Suggest improvements to field-level monitoring processes and operational procedures.
  • Arrange and participate in field-level meetings.
  • Allocate tasks to field staff, providing guidance and training.
  • Provide trainings for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices.
  • Perform accurate and timely recording of field-level data.
  • Act as a point of contact for general operational queries.
  • Support communication and coordination with local partners, NGOs, government institutions, and other agencies.
  • Prepare detailed field mission reports.
  • Follow emergency preparedness and response procedures.
  • Catalyze timely sharing of financial data and completion of financial reconciliation steps by WFP partners.
Required Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with one year at the lower grade level. Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. Social protection, Food Security, nutrition, VAM, etc.). Has contributed to implementation of programmes. Has observed or assisted with policy discussions. Has engaged in field coordination.

Qualifications

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. A university degree in a related field is an asset.

Other Details
Languages Required
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.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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