Programme Assistant (Resilience) SC5, Pemba – Ancuabe
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WHY JOIN WFP?
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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
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WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
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WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
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A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
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We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
Integrated Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Building is one of the key and long-term priorities of WFP in Mozambique. Mozambique Country Office (CYE) is implementing its second generation, Country Strategic Plan (2GCSP – 2022-2026) which is aligned with national and UN priorities (e.g., Sustainable Development Goal 2) and represents an opportunity to reverse the deteriorating food security and nutrition situation of recent years. WFP applies appropriate, risk-informed resilience-building approaches across the triple (humanitarian–development–peace) nexus, saving lives in emergencies while changing lives by assisting populations to adapt and improve their livelihoods, and better withstand recurring shocks. Under Strategic Outcome 3 (SO3 – Activity 3) provides an integrated package of support to enhance climate-adaptive food systems with a special focus on the engagement of women and young smallholder farmers. Along with focusing on resilience building, WFP also works on integration of environmental and nutrition concerns.
This role will support the implementation of WFP activities in districts, reporting to programmatic areas in the Field Office (FO). Incumbent is expected to be based in district and cover more than one district, with capacity to travel to implementation sites in remote areas.
JOB PURPOSE:
This role will support the implementation of WFP Resilience activities in Ancuabe district, reporting to Head of programme at the Area Office. Incumbents are expected to be based in district and, where applicable, cover more than one district, with capacity to travel to support food and non-food items (NFIs) distribution sites in remote areas.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
1. Perform specialized and/or standardised processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
2. Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.
3. Oversight all WFP’s actions in the target area, with special focus on interventions falling under SO3.
4. Provide technical assistance to all SO3 initiatives in coordination with FO and CYE (following the standards, norms and practices of the Standard Operations Procedures; ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations; quality checks, etc.).
5. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (e.g. livelihood activities, resource utilization, programme status, performance) in order to support operational decision-making.
6. Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporate standards and guidelines.
7. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
8. Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions.
9. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary.
10. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
11. Any other duties assigned.
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS:
The following are detailed requirements associated with the programme activities:
12. Coordinate field work with WFP cooperating partners, district government counterparts and retailers.
13. Visit distribution and services provisions site to support implementation and strengthen capacities.
14. Provide technical assistance and carry out capacity strengthening of government district services and institutions involved in service delivery.
15. Support the organization of trainings, workshops and other capacity strengthening activities.
16. Review data and reports provided by counterparts at district level.
17. Support identification of beneficiaries.
18. Work and exchange information with counterparts to support effective collaboration and implementation of ongoing project activities.
19. Ensure quality services are provided by cooperating partners.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
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Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
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Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
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Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
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Ability to drive a 250cc motorbike with a valid license (type “A”) is a requirement, in accordance with the Mozambican Law.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in nutrition, agriculture or related functional area is desirable.
Experience: Five or more years of related work experience (resilience and emergency).
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Portuguese. Knowledge of the local language: Emakhuwa is desirable. Working knowledge of English is an advantage.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Type of contract: Service Contract, SC5
Duty Station: Pemba – Ancuabe
Duration: 06months
This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only.
Female-qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
17th February 2026
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.
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If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.
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Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.
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We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
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Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
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Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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