About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Programme Business Support Assistant (SC4) to join its team in Djibouti City. Under the supervision of the Head of Programmes, the assistant will support program implementation across Djibouti town and five regional sites (Arta, Ali-Sabieh, Dikhil, Tadjourah, and Obock). Responsibilities include processing transactions in WFP corporate platforms (WINGS, COMET, ITS, WeTravel), generating Travel Authorizations, tracking service requests, compiling field data, and preparing operational reports to inform decision-making.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive compensation package under WFP Service Contract (SC4) terms and conditions.
- Opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian and development initiatives.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Access to training, mentorship, and professional development programs.
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education plus a post-secondary certificate in a relevant functional field.
- At least 4 years of relevant professional experience working with technical teams on development or humanitarian projects.
- Experience liaising with government authorities for programme execution.
- Fluency (Level C) in French; working knowledge of English is an added advantage.
- Proactive work attitude with strong planning, prioritization, and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
- Must pass background checks and not be an active or recent member (within 3 years) of UN oversight bodies.
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 30, 2026, at 23:59 EAT (GMT+3).
How to apply
- Submit your application exclusively through the official WFP online recruitment portal.
- Complete all sections of your Workday candidate profile, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
- Upload your CV and Cover Letter, then complete the online submission.
- For technical issues during submission, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
Additional information
- The initial contract duration is 6 months, renewable subject to performance and funding availability.
- The duty station is Djibouti City, with travel required to Arta, Ali-Sabieh, Dikhil, Tadjourah, and Obock.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
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…
- Administrative or program assistants with 4+ years of experience supporting UN or NGO field operations in French-speaking environments.
- Candidates proficient in using institutional software systems, generating financial or travel authorizations, and compiling field monitoring data.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an initial 6-month Service Contract, meaning long-term continuity depends on performance evaluations and funding renewal.
- The role involves regular field visits across all five regional districts of Djibouti alongside office duties in Djibouti City.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This contract provides valuable hands-on experience in UN program administration, database management, and field operations monitoring within the Horn of Africa humanitarian context.
Our take
A solid career opportunity for experienced French-fluent administrative professionals seeking to work with WFP in Djibouti. Applicants looking for a permanent or purely office-based role should consider the travel requirements and 6-month initial contract length.
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