About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) 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 climate change. WFP Liberia’s Country Strategic Plan supports the transition from direct humanitarian assistance to government-led, sustainable national systems by focusing on institutional capacities, home-grown school feeding, and smallholder farmer market access. The Human Resources Associate will deliver a full range of HR support services to ensure accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures, facilitating the effective functioning of client-focused and strategy-oriented HR operations.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package aligned with UN standards for Grade G6
- Opportunities for personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment with a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization
- Opportunity to work across various country, regional, and global offices worldwide
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education, supplemented by a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area
- Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work
- Experience in recruitments, payroll administration, performance management, HR service delivery, and operating standards across international humanitarian contexts
- Experience providing training to new staff members within an area of expertise and supporting ad hoc queries
- Fluency in the English language (Level C)
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Applications close on 01 September 2026 (or 31 August 2026 at 23:59 GMT according to the text announcement)
How to apply
- Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online Workday recruiting system
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application online prior to the deadline
Additional information
- Job Requisition ID: JR126013
- Grade: G6
- Duty Station: Monrovia, Liberia
- Contract Duration: 1 Year
- Reporting Line: Reports to the HR Officer/Head of HR
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees
- Technical issues with applications can be directed to global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities can be requested via global.inclusion@wfp.org
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of oversight bodies such as ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, and JIU during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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…
- HR professionals with 6+ years of experience in recruitment, payroll, and performance management.
- Candidates who have worked in international humanitarian or complex organizational contexts.
- Individuals who enjoy mentoring new staff and facilitating HR service delivery.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site in Monrovia, requiring potential relocation for international applicants.
- This is a one-year contract, which may be a consideration for those seeking long-term stability.
- Candidates must ensure their UN grade and Workday profile are fully updated to meet specific application requirements.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers a chance to contribute to the operational backbone of a Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization. It is a great fit for an HR specialist aiming to deepen their knowledge of UN-standard HR policies and gain experience in a multicultural, high-stakes environment, potentially serving as a stepping stone for further internal mobility within the WFP global network.
Our take
This position is well-suited for experienced HR practitioners looking to transition into the humanitarian sector. Those seeking permanent, long-term roles may find the one-year contract duration a factor to consider.
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