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Recrutement de 01 Programme Associate - Climate Change Adaptive Food Systems (SC6)

Entreprise: World Food Programme
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Mozambique / Maputo
Date limite: 2026-02-18

Recrutement de 01 Programme Associate - Climate Change Adaptive Food Systems (SC6)
Maputo, Mozambique
time type
Full time

job requisition id
JR120390
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

18 February 2026-23:59-UTC+02:00 heure normale d’Afrique centrale (Maputo)
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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.

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 PURPOSE:
The Programme Associate supports the implementation of climate-change adaptive food systems actions in Mozambique and supports day-to-day engagement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Climate and Resilience team in the Programme Unit, the Programme Associate will ensure that the necessary support is provided for actions to be designed and implemented effectively and efficiently through the following tasks/duties:

General:
1. Assist in coordination of on-going initiatives, including preparation of technical documents, consolidation of inputs, and timely contribution to reports and knowledge products.
2. Liaise with WFP supporting units (e.g., finance, supply chain, M&E, IT) to secure inputs required for project design and implementation.
3. Participate in field missions and coordinate follow-up missions, providing technical assistance at field level as needed.
4. Support the team in provision of technical guidance and assistance to implementing partners and local institutions, ensuring clarity on deliverables, timelines, and standards.
5. Support the design of Concept Notes and related materials for resource mobilization and partnership development.

6. Engage in multidisciplinary discussions with relevant WFP Units to shape integrated actions and ensure alignment with country strategies.
7. Attend regular planning and coordination meetings within the programmatic unit and track agreed actions.
8. Perform other related duties as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
▪ Minimum of two years’ experience in supporting food security programmes.
▪ Relevant work experience in Mozambique.
▪ Experience working with WFP projects.
▪ Experience in project management supporting services.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of secondary school education and a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. A university degree is considered as a plus.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in resilience or other related field with experience in general administrative work.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Portuguese and English languages.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Type of contract: Service Contract SC6

Duty Station: Maputo

Duration: 6 months

This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only.

Female-qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply.



APPLICATION DEADLINE:

18th February 2025

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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.