About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Associate for Gender, Protection, and Inclusion to be based in the field office in Adré, Chad. The incumbent will report to a Programme Policy Officer or the Head of the Field Office, exercising independence and initiative to handle responsibilities under general guidance. The role involves ensuring the integration of protection, gender, and inclusion considerations into WFP activities, supporting accountability to affected populations, and implementing protection against sexual exploitation and abuse action plans.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package aligned with WFP terms and conditions for SC6 positions
- Opportunity to work with a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate humanitarian organization
- Multicultural and inclusive working environment
- Investment in personal and professional development through training and mentorship programs
Who can apply?
- Minimum six years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian programs, food security protection, or nutrition
- Proven experience integrating protection, gender, inclusion, and accountability to affected populations in humanitarian programs
- Experience in conducting protection risk assessments, field monitoring, and community engagement
- University degree in law, social sciences, international relations, humanitarian action, human rights, gender studies, or related disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent command of spoken and written French
- Knowledge of Arabic and local languages of the intervention area is required; knowledge of English is an asset
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline is 22 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Ndjamena)
How to apply
- Submit your application exclusively through the online Workday recruiting system
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills before applying
Additional information
- This position is classified at Service Contract level 6 (SC6)
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- For technical issues during application submission, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
- For reasonable accommodation requests related to disabilities, contact global.inclusion@wfp.org
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong background in humanitarian protection, gender integration, and community engagement in emergency settings
- Fluency in French combined with proficiency in Arabic or local Chadian languages
- Demonstrated experience working alongside local authorities, implementing partners, and vulnerable populations
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is based in Adré, Chad, requiring relocation to an active humanitarian field environment
- Fixed-term service contract conditions apply according to WFP local staffing terms
- High-pressure emergency context requires resilience and independence in daily operations
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for mid-to-senior humanitarian professionals looking to deepen their field-level expertise in protection, gender mainstreaming, and accountability within a major United Nations agency.
Our take
Experienced humanitarian practitioners with a background in protection and community engagement fluent in French and local languages should seriously consider applying before the October deadline.
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