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 pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. The WFP Jalalabad Area Office is seeking a Programme Associate (Nutrition) at the G6 level to provide specialized technical support to nutrition programme activities, ensuring effective implementation and responsiveness to community nutrition needs through health facilities under Human Capital Development (HCD).
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package offered by the World Food Programme
- Opportunity to work in a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural environment
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship programs
- Access to internal mobility opportunities across country, regional, and global offices
Who can apply?
- Minimum 6 years of experience in the field of nutrition, medical, public health, food science, or project management in a humanitarian context
- Completion of a university bachelor's degree, with preferred fields in Medical, Nutrition, Public Health, or Food Science
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline is 9 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT+04:30 (Afghanistan Time, Kabul)
How to apply
- Submit applications exclusively through the online recruiting system on Workday
- Ensure the Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Apply directly through the job portal after completing the profile
Additional information
- WFP celebrates and embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process via global.inclusion@wfp.org
- Technical support for application issues is available at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
- The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the 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…
- You have at least six years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, or humanitarian project management.
- You are fluent in English as well as Pashto or Dari, allowing for seamless local coordination.
- You want to apply your technical skills directly to large-scale humanitarian nutrition interventions in Afghanistan.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based on-site in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, requiring you to be comfortable with the local working environment.
- The position involves rigorous coordination with multiple stakeholders, government counterparts, and field offices, implying a high-demand workload.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so ensuring your profile fully matches the criteria is essential.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This G6 Programme Associate role is well-suited for mid-to-senior humanitarian professionals aiming to deepen their field-level expertise in public health and nutrition within a major UN agency context. It provides valuable hands-on project management and partner coordination experience that can support long-term career growth in the international development and humanitarian sectors.
Our take
Experienced nutrition or public health professionals with fluency in local languages and a background in humanitarian contexts should seriously consider applying before the November 2026 deadline. Candidates unable to relocate to Jalalabad or lacking the required years of experience will find this role unsuitable.
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