About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Associate (G6) to support the implementation of Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) activities in Liberia. Based in Monrovia, the role involves providing operational support for planning, monitoring, and reporting to improve access to nutritious school meals and strengthen links with local food systems and national ownership of school feeding programmes. The successful candidate will coordinate with government counterparts, farmer organizations, and internal WFP units to ensure effective delivery of school meals through local procurement and community participation.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education.
- At least six years of progressively responsible experience in programme implementation, school feeding, food security, agriculture, education, social protection, rural development, or community development programmes.
- Experience supporting implementation of school meals, local procurement, farmer organization engagement, commodity management, supply chain coordination, or community-based programme delivery.
- Experience working with government institutions, schools, development partners, cooperating partners, farmer organizations, cooperatives, or community structures.
- Experience conducting field monitoring, preparing reports, tracking action points, and following up on programme implementation issues.
- Experience supporting donor-funded programmes, including documentation, reporting, and compliance follow-up.
- Experience using Excel and programme management/reporting systems.
- Fluency in oral and written English.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 1 September 2026, 23:59 GMT (Monrovia).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit the application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
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…
- Six or more years of experience in programme implementation, specifically in food security, agriculture, or rural development.
- Experience engaging with farmer organizations, cooperatives, and government institutions.
- Proficiency in Excel and programme management reporting systems.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires on-site presence in Monrovia, Liberia.
- Applicants should verify the specific reporting requirements for donor-funded programs.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a strong fit for someone aiming to strengthen local food systems and improve child nutrition through the implementation of Home-Grown School Feeding activities.
Our take
Professionals with a background in agriculture, food security, or community development who are passionate about school feeding programs should apply.
Ready to apply?
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