Programme Associate G6 - Khujand Field Office

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring a Programme Associate (GS6) for its Khujand Field Office in Tajikistan. The assignment is fixed-term for one year, extendable, and reports to the Head of the Khujand Field Office. Tajikistan faces persistent food and nutrition security challenges, and WFP's programme portfolio covers emergency preparedness and response, resilience and livelihoods, nutrition and school meals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support and help develop and implement resilience-building and food assistance activities aligned with programme policies and guidelines.
• Support project management for specific programmes so activities meet targets within WFP policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports and data analysis such as monthly progress, annual and programme/project reports, highlighting trends and issues.
• Record data accurately and on time (assistance programmes, vulnerability assessments) and liaise with internal counterparts.
• Coordinate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to carry out food security analyses and deliver food assistance efficiently.
• Support capacity building of partners and national government, act as a point of contact for operational queries, and oversee partner work.
• Follow emergency preparedness practices so WFP can respond quickly to crises.

Required profile

• Secondary school completion; a post-secondary certificate in the related field is desirable.
• 6 years of experience working with development projects with international organizations on resilience, sustainability and food security.
• Good knowledge of socio-economic development, resilience building and food systems in humanitarian and development contexts.
• Fluency in English, Tajik and/or Russian; fluency in both Tajik and Russian is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing abilities.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including drafting reports.

Applications must be submitted through the WFP online recruiting system; CVs sent by email or other channels are not considered. An attractive compensation package is offered, details in the Terms and Conditions of the vacancy.