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WFP (World Food Programme) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official World Food Programme application page.
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- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Digital Platform Manager Consultant
World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
The Digital Platform Manager Consultant leads the strategy, roadmap, and performance of WFP’s public-facing digital platforms, primarily WFP.org and Freerice. Reporting to the Head of Digital, the role aligns editorial, technical, and UX priorities to enhance global reach and resource mobilization. Key responsibilities include defining platform governance, managing vendor relationships, overseeing the WFP.org revamp, and driving data-informed content strategies. The incumbent supervises the web team, coordinates with technical leads, and integrates AI tools to improve user experience. The position requires strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder coordination skills to deliver high-impact digital engagement in a complex humanitarian context.
Closes 7/31/2026Senior Video Editor Consultant
World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
The World Food Programme seeks a Senior Video Editor Consultant to lead the production of high-quality, impactful video content for global communications. Based in Rome, the role involves ensuring editorial consistency and visual identity across HQ, regional, and country offices. Key responsibilities include producing and editing flagship video content, developing production guidelines and templates, and providing technical guidance and training to colleagues. The consultant will supervise an Assistant TV Studio Producer and manage audiovisual assets. The ideal candidate possesses advanced proficiency in video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with strong storytelling and scripting skills. This is a fixed-term consultant position focused on enhancing WFP's visual storytelling aligned with humanitarian objectives.
Closes 7/31/2026Senior Designer Consultant
World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
The World Food Programme seeks a Senior Designer Consultant to lead global visual identity, UX/UI design, and digital accessibility for its Brand Management & Multimedia unit. Reporting to the Brand Manager, the consultant will drive creative excellence and technical rigour across digital platforms, social media, and institutional communications. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining brand standards, designing high-impact social media and advertising assets, and leading UX/UI design for wfp.org. The role requires supervising designers, coordinating with external agencies, and ensuring accessibility compliance. The ideal candidate possesses at least eight years of progressive experience in digital product design, a strong portfolio, and expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma. This is an 11-month consultancy based in Rome, Italy, requiring good English proficiency and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
Closes 7/31/2026Finance Assistant (and Admin), SC5, Sylhet
World Food Programme · 🇧🇩 Sylhet, Bangladesh
The World Food Programme is seeking a Finance Assistant (and Admin) at the SC5 grade level to be based in Sylhet, Bangladesh. This 12-month service contract role focuses on supporting effective finance, budget, and administration services to ensure the transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources. Key responsibilities include providing technical support for finance and budget compliance, monitoring monthly expenditure forecasts, and managing sub-imprest and petty cash accounts. The incumbent will maintain Delegation of Financial Authority records, verify vendor claims and advances, and perform invoice checking for NGO payments. Administrative duties encompass monitoring fixed assets, managing vehicle fuel and spare parts, and overseeing field office vehicles. The role also requires acting as the Travel Focal Person, supervising drivers and security staff, and providing guidance to other support staff. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a relevant discipline, along with five years of professional experience in finance or a related business stream. Fluency in both spoken and written English and Bangla is required. This position is exclusively open to Bangladeshi nationals.
Closes 8/3/2026(Re - advertisement) Programme Associate (GFA Catchment Focal), G6, Cox's Bazar
World Food Programme · 🇧🇩 Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh
The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Programme Associate (GFA Catchment Focal) for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Reporting to the Head of General Food Assistance, the incumbent supports the implementation of the General Food Assistance program at the camp level. Key responsibilities include strategic representation and coordination with government authorities, UNHCR/IOM, and site management agencies; leading relocation and rapid response efforts for displaced families; and overseeing operational planning and entitlement management to ensure accurate food distribution. The role requires providing technical support to Cooperating Partners on SCOPE and Blockchain systems, conducting financial oversight, and analyzing GFA databases for quality control. Additional duties involve supporting market initiatives, monitoring retail food prices, managing protection and inclusion referrals, and liaising with internal support units. The ideal candidate must have a university degree, fluency in English and Bangla, and a minimum of six years of experience in camp contexts, with a strong understanding of humanitarian principles. WFP seeks a detailed-oriented, proactive professional capable of facilitating food assistance programs, utilizing digital transfer modalities, and working effectively in a multicultural environment. This position is open exclusively to Bangladeshi nationals.
Closes 8/3/2026Asociado/a de Programas (Transferencias de Base Monetaria, Manejo de Socios Cooperantes e Identificación de Beneficiarios) SC-6
World Food Programme · 🇩🇴 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The World Food Programme is seeking a Program Associate (SC-6) to manage Cash-Based Transfer (CBT) programs, partner relations, and beneficiary identification within regional, country, or field offices. The role involves providing specialized technical expertise in project planning and implementation, ensuring alignment with WFP policies. Key responsibilities include coordinating efficient project management, preparing detailed reports and data analyses on food assistance needs and program performance, and leading accurate data registration for vulnerability assessments. The associate fosters partnerships with local partners, NGOs, and government institutions to ensure accurate food security analysis and efficient aid delivery. The position requires supporting capacity building for staff and partners, acting as a technical focal point for complex queries, and managing support staff. Candidates must demonstrate initiative in problem-solving, handle unexpected situations, and ensure emergency preparedness practices are followed. The role demands strong coordination with functional units, support for CBT implementation, participation in procurement processes, and management of beneficiary data. It also involves training field offices and partners on CBT concepts, ensuring compliance with operational guidelines, and supporting administrative follow-up for program launch and fund management.
Closes 8/4/2026Senior Programe Associate SSA7
World Food Programme · 🇸🇳 Kaolack, Senegal
The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Senior Programme Associate (SSA7) for a six-month Special Service Agreement based in Kaolack, Senegal. This role supports the 'Innovating Millet Post-Harvest Loss Management' project, implemented in partnership with INNOVATION ACCELERATOR, targeting the Tambacounda, Kaolack, and Fatick regions. The primary objective is to reduce post-harvest losses and improve millet quality for approximately 100,000 smallholder farmers by promoting innovative practices, technologies, and capacity building. Key responsibilities include training producers on loss-limiting techniques, promoting sanitary and nutritional standards, developing solutions for rice fortification and cereal processing, and ensuring compliance with national quality regulations. The incumbent will plan and monitor project activities, produce technical and financial reports, and collaborate with local partners, cooperatives, and government institutions. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in agronomy, food science, or related fields, along with at least five years of professional experience in agro-food project monitoring and evaluation, specifically focusing on post-harvest loss management. Strong technical knowledge of food technologies, quality standards, and processing techniques is essential, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to work in multicultural teams. Frequent travel to project sites is required.
Closes 7/26/202601 Assistant (e) aux Services de Gestion SC5 - Abidjan
World Food Programme · 🇨🇮 Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The Assistant(e) aux Services de Gestion (SC5) supports the Head of Finance and Administration at the WFP Country Office in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The role focuses on administrative and operational management of assets, office supplies, official travel, and protocol activities to ensure efficient service delivery. Key responsibilities include maintaining physical and electronic records for assets, inventory, visas, and permits; processing routine procurement and travel operations; and serving as the primary contact for internal service requests. The incumbent consolidates and analyzes data to produce reports supporting decision-making, while participating in the continuous improvement of management procedures. The position requires coordinating with internal services, suppliers, travel agencies, and external authorities to facilitate official missions and delegations. It also involves providing technical guidance to staff on administrative procedures and supporting emergency preparedness and response through logistical arrangements. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative skills, proficiency in asset and supply management, and the ability to interpret standard guidelines. Fluency in French is required, with intermediate English being an asset. The role demands a minimum of five years of relevant experience in administration or service management within a comparable organization.
Closes 7/31/2026Auxiliar de Programa SC, Región Costa, Ecuador
World Food Programme · 4 Locations
The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Program Assistant (Auxiliar de Programa) for its Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Unit in Ecuador's Costa region. This role supports the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities related to emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, anticipatory action, and humanitarian response. The incumbent will assist in collecting and analyzing programmatic data, maintaining project databases, organizing field missions and workshops, and coordinating with government bodies, international agencies, and civil society partners. The position aims to strengthen operational capacity to anticipate and respond to crises such as floods, droughts, and volcanic eruptions. The ideal candidate possesses at least four years of progressive experience in program assistance, humanitarian aid, or disaster risk management, with a proven ability to work with international organizations or NGOs. Key skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, data analysis, and fluent Spanish. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while fostering effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Closes 8/1/2026Youth Volunteer (Innovation Unit)
World Food Programme · 🇹🇿 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
The World Food Programme (WFP) Tanzania is seeking a Youth Volunteer to join its Innovation Unit in Dar es Salaam for a 12-month assignment. The role supports the unit's agenda to strengthen programme effectiveness through innovation, focusing on food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and livelihoods. Key responsibilities include coordinating innovation initiatives, organizing workshops and learning events, conducting research on emerging solutions (e.g., climate-smart agriculture, digital finance), and managing knowledge products such as briefing notes and case studies. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or current student with a degree in Innovation, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, or related fields. They should possess strong research and analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers valuable exposure to humanitarian innovation, partnership engagement, and programme design within a multicultural environment.
Closes 8/1/2026Business Support Assistant (Budget & Programming and Finance) - SC5 - Peshawar
World Food Programme · 🇵🇰 Peshawar, Pakistan
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Business Support Assistant (Budget & Programming and Finance) based in Peshawar, Pakistan, on a 12-month service contract. Reporting to the Project Coordinator for a GCF-funded climate risk management project, the incumbent will handle day-to-day budget monitoring, grant analysis, and financial compliance. Key responsibilities include reviewing budget plans, analyzing project financial performance, managing fund and grant balances, and supporting pipeline management to prevent operational breaks. The role requires accurate data entry into corporate systems, preparation of periodic and ad-hoc financial reports, and maintaining communication with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. The assistant will also provide procedural support for financial policies, monitor cash positions, process payments, and offer guidance and on-the-job training to other support staff. The position demands adherence to WFP financial policies, donor compliance, and emergency preparedness practices. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in budget management systems like SAP. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to humanitarian assistance in a diverse, inclusive environment while supporting effective resource utilization for climate resilience projects.
Closes 8/1/2026Asistente de M&E
World Food Programme · 🇵🇪 Cuzco, Peru
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an Assistant for Monitoring and Evaluation (Asistente de M&E) based in Cusco, Peru, to support the 'Compartiendo la Mesa' project. This role focuses on strengthening the link between smallholder farmers and public/private markets under Peru's Family Farming State Food Procurement Law. The incumbent will conduct field monitoring, track project activities, and manage data to ensure effective implementation and sustainability. Key responsibilities include coordinating with the RAM Unit in Lima and territorial offices, facilitating beneficiary registration, and developing strategic indicators. The candidate will analyze data using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Python, and R to generate evidence-based reports and recommendations for decision-making. The role requires strong organizational skills, data processing capabilities, and the ability to work under pressure. It involves close collaboration with public and private stakeholders, including family farmers, collection centers, and schools with hot meal models. The position aims to identify operational challenges and opportunities for improvement in the project's pilot phase across Ayacucho and Cusco regions. WFP offers a Service Contract L4, professional development opportunities, and a multicultural work environment. The ideal candidate possesses secondary education completion, four years of relevant professional experience, and proficiency in data analysis software. Knowledge of Quechua and basic English is desirable. This role is critical for generating evidence on the performance of actors involved in food security and social protection processes.
Closes 8/2/2026Partnerships Associate SC6
World Food Programme · 🇹🇯 Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The Partnerships Associate (SC6) at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, provides specialized support for donor relations and partnership consolidation. The role involves identifying and tracking funding opportunities, developing proposals, and maintaining a directory of donors and partners to support WFP’s strategic objectives in food security and nutrition. Key responsibilities include coordinating logistical aspects for meetings and technical visits, preparing documents and presentations, analyzing information for decision-making, and ensuring timely communication with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will assist in advocating WFP’s work to achieve SDGs 2 and 17, supporting the transition to the next Country Strategic Plan by focusing on nationally led solutions and anticipatory action. The position requires strong administrative and coordination skills, with a focus on alliance management and advocacy. It reports to the Head of External Relations and offers an attractive compensation package within a diverse, inclusive work environment. The role is critical for strengthening WFP’s partnerships in a context facing structural challenges to food security, climate change, and natural hazards.
Closes 7/24/2026Partnership Officer
World Food Programme · 🇸🇩 Khartoum, Sudan
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Partnership Officer for a consultancy based in Khartoum, Sudan, to support engagement with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as the African Development Bank, World Bank, and Islamic Development Bank. The role focuses on positioning WFP’s programmes in Sudan for IFI financing, coordinating with ministries and government counterparts, and contributing to resource mobilization efforts. Key responsibilities include monitoring IFI priorities, preparing inputs for proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and organizing donor engagements. The consultant will also maintain records of donor engagements, capture lessons learned, and share guidance to improve partnership management. The ideal candidate will have advanced education in International Development, Economics, Political Science, or Business Administration, along with 3-5 years of experience in partnership management, donor relations, and resource mobilization. Strong communication, negotiation, and financial expertise are essential, along with fluency in English and some Arabic skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a challenging humanitarian context, contributing to critical resource mobilization efforts in Sudan.
Closes 7/25/2026Principal Situation Coordinator P5
World Food Programme · 🇺🇦 Dnipro, Ukraine
The Principal Situation Coordinator (P5) leads WFP’s humanitarian engagement and emergency response coordination in Ukraine, reporting to the Country Director. The role bridges the gap between senior management in Kyiv and frontline operations, particularly near conflict zones. Key responsibilities include overseeing emergency coordination, leading UN ceasefire preparation and response, and managing civil-military coordination with Ukrainian Regional Military Administrations to ensure humanitarian access. The incumbent must navigate complex conflict dynamics, including UAV warfare, to safeguard staff and assets. The position requires representing WFP in humanitarian coordination groups, advising on operational strategies, and ensuring coherent, integrated emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in crisis environments, proven leadership of large teams, and deep understanding of Ukraine’s specific conflict context. This role is critical for maintaining WFP’s ability to deliver food and cash assistance to displaced populations and those affected by the war, requiring high-level negotiation skills and strategic operational planning.
Closes 7/29/2026Driver (Cotonou, Bohicon, Natitingou, Kandi)
World Food Programme · 3 Locations
The World Food Programme is recruiting a Driver to provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and commodities across Cotonou, Bohicon, Natitingou, and Kandi. The role involves driving various vehicle types, including vans and trucks, while adhering to UN safety and security regulations. Key responsibilities include transporting staff, assisting visitors with visa and customs formalities, maintaining accurate vehicle logbooks, and ensuring vehicles are clean, fully equipped, and mechanically sound. The driver must report mechanical issues and fuel consumption to supervisors to support cost-efficiency. Additional duties involve basic office tasks such as filing, photocopying, and handling mail when required. The ideal candidate possesses a valid driver’s license, formal training, and at least two years of professional driving experience, preferably within an international organization or UN system. They must demonstrate a safe driving record, knowledge of local roads and security issues, and the ability to perform minor vehicle repairs. Fluency in the local language and the UN duty station language is required. The role demands a client-oriented approach, high responsibility, and basic first aid knowledge.
Closes 7/30/2026Head of Aden Field Office
World Food Programme · 🇾🇪 Aden, Yemen
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Head of the Aden Field Office to provide strategic leadership and overall management of field operations in the Southern Areas of Yemen, a highly complex and volatile humanitarian context. The incumbent will oversee the effective and efficient use of human, financial, and operational resources to deliver high-quality programme activities aligned with the Interim Country Strategic Plan. Key responsibilities include leading the field office team, managing staff performance, and ensuring strict compliance with WFP policies, security protocols, and donor requirements. The role involves overseeing day-to-day programme activities such as emergency food assistance, livelihoods, school feeding, nutrition, and logistics. The Head of Field Office acts as the Security Focal Point, ensuring the safety of staff and assets, and represents WFP in external relations with government authorities, donors, cooperating partners, and UN agencies. The position requires strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in high-risk environments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing offices, implementing emergency responses, and supervising staff, along with an advanced university degree in a relevant field. Fluency in English is required, while Arabic is an asset.
Closes 7/31/2026Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition and Fortification)
World Food Programme · 🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
The Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition and Fortification) provides technical support to enhance the nutritional effectiveness of India's Public Distribution System (PDS) within the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD). Based in New Delhi, the incumbent collaborates with WFP’s Nutrition and School Feeding team to operationalize evidence-based nutrition interventions, including fortification. Key responsibilities include reviewing and recommending best practices, analyzing national datasets (NFHS, CNNS, HCES) to monitor nutritional alignment and impact, and facilitating cross-ministerial coordination with ministries such as Health, Education, and Women & Child Development. The role involves assessing fortified rice schemes, developing training modules for government counterparts, creating IEC materials, and supporting state-level implementation of quality control protocols. The candidate must possess strong analytical and policy advisory skills, with the ability to generate evidence-based reports and engage in high-level policy discussions. This is a fixed-term service contract focused on capacity strengthening and reducing malnutrition to achieve SDG 2.
Closes 7/31/2026Economic Empowerment Pathways policy and programming (SSTA) - International CST II- WAE
World Food Programme · 🇮🇶 Baghdad, Iraq
The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Senior Strategic Technical Advisor (SSTA) on a short-term consultant basis to support the Government of Iraq in co-designing, modeling, and piloting Economic Empowerment Pathways (EEPs). This role focuses on fostering sustainable self-employment and wage employment among Social Safety Net beneficiaries, integrating economic inclusion models into existing social assistance systems, and strengthening Iraq’s social protection mechanisms. The SSTA will provide strategic and technical advice on inclusive and transformative social protection, lead research and policy development, and oversee the operationalization of EEPs. A critical component of the assignment is capacity building for national staff, specifically the Economic Empowerment Officer, through mentorship, on-the-job training, and knowledge transfer to ensure program sustainability. The role requires close collaboration with government counterparts, UN partners, and technical experts to ensure equitable and responsive social protection. The successful candidate will develop technical professional development plans, deliver targeted training on livelihoods and shock-responsive programming, and produce knowledge products such as manuals, case studies, and policy briefs. The position involves remote work with targeted missions to Iraq and demands strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive systemic reform and economic empowerment.
Closes 8/1/2026Programme Policy Officer - Shock Responsive and Adaptive Social Protection (SRASP) - SC8 - Baghdad, Iraq
World Food Programme · 🇮🇶 Baghdad, Iraq
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Policy Officer for Shock Responsive and Adaptive Social Protection (SRASP) based in Baghdad, Iraq. This six-month service contract (SC8) focuses on strengthening national social protection systems to enhance resilience, food security, and disaster risk management. The incumbent will serve as the primary technical liaison with Iraqi government counterparts, including the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Rehabilitation (MoLSA), the Social Protection Agency (SPA), and disaster risk management entities. Key responsibilities involve leading the SRASP Task Force, supporting the development of legal frameworks and financial channel structures for rapid shock response, and integrating SRASP into the Unified Registry. The role requires designing technical roadmaps, assessing operational structures, and developing training agendas to build government capacity. Additionally, the officer will promote digital solutions for targeting and delivery, ensure a nutrition-sensitive approach to shock response, and coordinate with WFP units to develop Disaster Risk Financing and Anticipatory Action roadmaps. The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge of social policy, economics, or international development, along with significant experience in designing or implementing adaptive social protection systems. Strong stakeholder coordination skills, fluency in English and Arabic, and a deep understanding of Iraq’s socio-political landscape are essential for success in this high-impact humanitarian role.
Closes 8/1/2026
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