DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

3 April 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)

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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?

• 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).

JOB TITLE: Programme Assistant – Livelihoods
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SC, L5
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Cairo, Egypt
DURATION: One year

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Perform specialized and standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities that support the effective delivery of livelihoods interventions under the social protection programme of the Egypt Country Office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Within the social protection and livelihoods programmes, support the design, implementation and monitoring of activities, ensuring alignment with WFP programme strategies and guidance, and coherence with national strategies.
2. Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks to contribute to the effective and timely operations on ground and management of resources.
3. Perform accurate and timely collection and recording of data to contribute to quality business information management and maintain records and databases to ensure information is organized and readily available for use.
4. Assist in the analysis of data to support operational decision-making and preparation of reports, as well as review reports shared by field staff and partners, and collate information for inclusion in reports, documents, correspondences and information products.
5. Maintain effective working relations with government stakeholders, NGO implementing partners and development agencies to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing activities.
6. Act as a point of contact to respond to complex business support and general operational queries from beneficiaries and partners, requesting assistance where necessary.
7. Track progress toward goals and share information on a regular basis with supervisor, suggesting potential improvements to social protection and livelihoods work processes.
8. Participate in different periodic meetings, field visits and workshops and assist in information sharing with local stakeholders, relevant partners and colleagues.
9. Provide guidance to partners’ staff and to junior colleagues in performing their duties.
10. Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and Head of Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Social Sciences or another field relevant to international development assistance.
Experience: 5 years of Experience in general administrative work and knowledge of development programming in general. Experience in livelihoods or economic empowerment is an asset.
Languages: Fluency in both oral and written Arabic & English.

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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: [email protected]

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.