About the opportunity
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. The WFP Liberia Field Office in Saclepea is seeking a Programme Assistant G5 to provide programme support for interventions such as Home Grown School Feeding, Crisis Response, Health Supply Chain, and Resilience. The role involves strengthening data quality, corporate reporting inputs, planning, implementation, and knowledge management to support the effective delivery of assistance packages under the supervision of the Head of Field Office.
Salary and benefits
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
- Attractive compensation package.
- Opportunity to work across various country, regional, and global offices worldwide.
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education (a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area is desirable).
- 5 years of related job experience.
- Experience supporting programme implementation, administration, community engagement, reporting, planning, or data management functions.
- Experience using spreadsheets, databases, SharePoint, or other online document repositories.
- Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of local Liberian languages is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail, good analytical and computer skills, and ability to preserve confidentiality.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 14 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time / Monrovia).
How to apply
- All applications must be submitted exclusively through the online Workday recruiting system.
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate, complete, and that all sections including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade are filled in.
- Apply and submit your application through the official recruitment portal.
Additional information
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
- For technical issues during application submission, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
- Candidates needing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process can 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…
- Have five years of related job experience in programme administration, reporting, or data management.
- Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, and SharePoint.
- Fluent in English, with knowledge of local Liberian languages being a significant asset.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is on-site in Saclepea, Liberia, requiring a full commitment to living and working in a field office environment.
- The reader should verify the specific details of the compensation package, as the exact figures are not provided.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a stepping stone for those seeking international humanitarian experience with a Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization. It provides a chance to build skills in data quality, reporting, and community engagement within the UN system.
Our take
Detail-oriented professionals with five years of experience in programme implementation and a passion for humanitarian aid in Liberia are a great fit.
Ready to apply?
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