Programme Associate (Nutrition) - G6

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 November 2026-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)

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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 extreme weather shocks.

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).

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

The Job holder will work under WFP Jalalabad Area Office and will report to Nutrition Programme Policy Officer and Head of program as needed. He or She will be involved mainly in management of Nutrition activities under Human Capital Development (HCD).

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide specialized technical support to Nutrition Programme activities, ensuring effective implementation and responsiveness to the nutrition needs of communities through health facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1.Provide technical and programme support for the planning, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of WFP nutrition activities (TSFP, BSFP, Stunting prevention and MCBP) ensuring alignment with WFP policies, programme guidance and agreed targets.

2.Support the management of nutrition projects and Field Level Agreements (FLAs), including calls for proposals, budget reviews, amendments, submission timelines, COPAC processes, supporting documentation, signatures and timely communication with cooperating partners and relevant WFP units.

3.Maintain accurate and up-to-date nutrition programme data and records, including FLA/amendment tracking, project documentation, beneficiary data and programme files, ensuring information is complete, well organized and readily accessible.

4.Compile, analyse and report nutrition programme data, including implementation progress, beneficiary reach, performance indicators and resource utilization, identifying trends, gaps and issues requiring follow-up and ensuring reports meet WFP quality standards.

5.Support timely and accurate nutrition reporting, including coordination with field offices, Nutrition Cluster/PND and partners to ensure completeness and consistency of TSFP and other relevant nutrition data in required databases and reporting systems.

6.Liaise with WFP Country Office, and relevant technical units to facilitate effective coordination, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of nutrition activities.

7.Coordinate with cooperating partners, government counterparts, Nutrition Cluster, UN agencies and other stakeholders to support effective implementation, monitoring and delivery of nutrition assistance.

8.Monitor programme implementation and specialized nutritious food requirements, including reviewing stock and utilization information, identifying potential gaps or pipeline issues and coordinating appropriate follow-up with programme and supply chain colleagues.

9.Facilitate workshops, trainings, review meetings, field missions and other nutrition programme activities. Contribute to programme quality and improvement, including identifying operational challenges, supporting corrective actions and recommendation.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Minimum 6 years' experience in the field of nutrition, medical, public health, food science and project management in humanitarian context.

Education: Minimum requirement completion of university (bachelor's degree)- Preferred Medical, Nutrition and Public health and food science.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)

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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:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

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• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.