About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and stability. The Programme Associate for Financial Services and Insurance will work within the Country Office in Lusaka, Zambia, to support the thematic lead in planning, coordinating, and monitoring financial inclusion, savings, credit, and insurance interventions. This role involves close collaboration with Field Offices, government bodies, financial institutions, and insurance providers to ensure effective implementation of resilience and risk-financing programs. The incumbent will manage programme data, prepare technical reports, facilitate stakeholder coordination, and support capacity-strengthening initiatives to enhance the impact of WFP’s resilience portfolio.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Access to training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship programs
- Opportunities for internal mobility and career development within a global organization
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary education
- At least six years of progressively responsible support experience in financial inclusion, banking, microfinance, insurance, agricultural finance, or related development programming
- Fluency (Level C) in English
- Strong numerical, data-management, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-10-26 at 23:59 GMT+02:00 (Central Africa Time)
How to apply
- Create or update your profile on the WFP online recruiting system (Workday)
- Ensure all sections of the profile are complete, including employment history and academic qualifications
- Submit the application exclusively through the online portal
Additional information
- Contract type: Service Contract, L6
- Duty station: WFP Zambia Country Office, Lusaka
- The WFP does not charge any fees for the recruitment process
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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 extensive experience in financial services, microfinance, or insurance who are looking to apply their expertise to humanitarian and resilience-building efforts.
- Candidates with strong data management and reporting skills who enjoy coordinating complex multi-stakeholder projects.
- Individuals comfortable working in a structured, international environment who are committed to the WFP's mission of humanitarian assistance.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a fixed-term service contract role based in Lusaka, Zambia; applicants should be prepared for the specific requirements of this duty station.
- The role requires a high level of administrative and coordination work, including maintaining trackers and managing partner follow-ups, which may be less focused on direct field implementation.
- The application process is strictly through the Workday portal; ensure your profile is fully updated before applying to avoid technical issues.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is an excellent opportunity for a development professional to gain experience within a high-impact UN agency. It allows the incumbent to bridge the gap between financial services and humanitarian resilience programming, providing a unique platform to influence how financial inclusion and risk-transfer mechanisms are implemented at a national level in Zambia.
Our take
This position is ideal for experienced professionals in the financial or development sectors who are seeking to transition into or advance within the humanitarian field. It is less suitable for those without significant prior experience in financial inclusion or related development programming, as the role requires immediate technical proficiency.
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