About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an Asistente de Programas – Gestión de datos (Programme Assistant – Data Management) based in Riohacha, Colombia. Operating under a Service Contract (SC L4) initially for six months with possible renewal, the successful candidate will provide essential technical support in information management for programmatic activities including emergency projects, livelihoods, school feeding, nutrition, and social protection. Responsibilities encompass beneficiary data quality management, technical and financial monitoring of cooperating partners, reporting assistance, tracking requests through the SUGAR tool, and data integrity maintenance across institutional systems.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package under Service Contract SC L4 level
- Opportunity to work with the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate humanitarian organization
- Participation in a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education, with a professional degree in economic areas, engineering, data science, or related fields considered desirable
- Minimum of four years of experience in project and programme information management
- Working experience in humanitarian assistance and/or development projects
- Experience in database and information system management
- Field operations experience preferably in complex contexts, humanitarian assistance, or emergency situations with an emphasis on migrant populations, ethnic groups, victims, and gender-based violence contexts
- Knowledge of the WFP Riohacha intervention zone (La Guajira, Cesar, Atlántico, and Magdalena) is valued
- Proficiency in computers and office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based systems, and corporate platforms)
- Fluent spoken and written Spanish
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline is 13 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT-05:00 Colombia Standard Time (Bogota)
How to apply
- Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online recruiting system via Workday
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, detailing employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Apply and submit your application online
Additional information
- Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)
- Contract Duration: Six months, subject to performance and available funding
- Remuneration Level: SC L4
- Duty Station: Riohacha, Colombia
- Technical support email for application issues: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
- Reasonable accommodation contact for individuals with disabilities: global.inclusion@wfp.org
- The United Nations does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process
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…
- Professionals with at least four years of experience in project information management.
- Candidates with a background in humanitarian assistance or development projects.
- Individuals with strong data management skills and proficiency in office software.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an on-site position in Riohacha, Colombia, requiring local knowledge.
- The contract is initially for six months, subject to performance and funding.
- The role involves working in complex contexts, including emergency and migrant population settings.
- Applicants must be fluent in Spanish.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a data management professional aiming to build a career in the humanitarian sector. It offers hands-on experience in emergency response and social protection programs, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to vital field operations while developing skills in institutional data systems.
Our take
Data management professionals with humanitarian experience and fluency in Spanish should apply; those unable to work on-site in Riohacha or who require long-term job security beyond a six-month contract may find this less suitable.
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