WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP)

Programme Assistant (SO1)
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Organization: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Application Deadline

🗓 4 February 2026
⏰ 23:59 (GMT +03:00 – East Africa Time, Dar es Salaam)

Equal Employment Opportunity

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, or disability.

About WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our workforce vision is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high-performing teams selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, and living WFP’s core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion.

Why Join WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
Strong investment in staff learning and development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility
Opportunities to work across country, regional, and global offices
Competitive and attractive compensation package (see Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement)

Organizational Context

This position is based in the Tanzania Country Office (CO) in Dar es Salaam. The incumbent reports to the SO1 Activity Manager and supports the refugee operation.

The role requires close collaboration with Budget and Programming, Finance, RAM, Supply Chain units, and Sub-Offices. The position operates under minimal supervision and contributes to reporting accuracy, analysis, and information consistency.

Job Purpose

To provide technical and administrative support to the Activity Manager by ensuring timely and accurate reporting, effective data management, and analysis. The Programme Assistant contributes to evidence-based decision-making and enhanced programme performance through high-quality documentation, data visualization, and coordination support.

Key Responsibilities

(Not all-inclusive nor exhaustive)

Serve as focal point for collecting, analyzing, and consolidating programme information for refugee operations, including reports and proposals
Coordinate with Programme, Supply Chain, Budget and Programming Unit (BPU), and Sub-Offices to support operations
Ensure consistency and accuracy of data and narratives across all reporting products in line with WFP standards and timelines
Consolidate inputs from field offices and partners into comprehensive reports
Conduct basic statistical analysis and generate insights to inform programme decisions
Develop data visualizations such as charts and dashboards for internal and external reporting
Support budget follow-up with BPU on fund balances and expiry dates
Assist in monitoring progress against indicators and targets
Support coordination of meetings, workshops, and programme activities
Facilitate communication with partners, NGOs, agencies, and government counterparts
Support partner invoice review and partnership creation in COMET
Act as point of contact for SO1 at Country Office level when the SO1 Manager is out of office
Perform other duties as required

Desired Experience for Entry into the Role

Experience coordinating across multiple technical teams
Demonstrated experience in programme implementation, reporting, and data analysis
Exposure to policy discussions or policy-related work

Standard Minimum Academic Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field

Experience

Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in reporting, data analysis, or programme support
Proficiency in MS Excel and data visualization tools
Knowledge of WFP systems (COMET, SCOPE) is an asset

Language

Fluency in oral and written communication in the UN working language at the duty station and the duty station’s local language (if different)

WFP Leadership Framework

The WFP Leadership Framework outlines the behavioral standards guiding how we work together to achieve our mission.

🔗 Click here to access the WFP Leadership Framework

Reasonable Accommodation

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

📧 Contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

No-Fee Disclaimer

The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants should disregard any requests for payment and exercise caution when sharing personal information online.

Important Reminders Before Applying

Applications must be submitted only through WFP’s online recruitment system
CVs or applications sent by email will not be accepted
For technical issues only, contact: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
Ensure your profile is complete and accurate before applying
Only CV and Cover Letter are required at this stage
Additional documents may be requested later
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Final Notes

All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

How to Apply:

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