Assistant/Assistante aux Programmes (School Connect) SC5 at World Food Programme

Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Data Analysis, Communication, Collaboration, Food Assistance, Emergency Response, Administrative Support, Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Implementation, Monitoring, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technical Knowledge, Vulnerability Assessment, Resource Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 14 October 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Bujumbura) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. 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. 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. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). Unité/Division: Programme Lieu d'affectation : Bujumbura Type de contrat : FT-G5, SC/SSA (L5) CONTEXTE ADMINISTRATIF: A ce niveau, les titulaires des emplois concernés assument la responsabilité de la bonne mise en oeuvre de diverses procédures et activités spécialisées ou normalisées nécessitant d'eux qu'ils interprètent dans une certaine mesure les orientations et pratiques standard à leur disposition. Toutes et tous doivent pouvoir recommander des lignes d’action à leurs collègues à divers échelons et peuvent assigner des tâches à d’autres membres du personnel d’appui. Ils travaillent sous une supervision minimale, effectuent des analyses simples et établissent des rapports, afin d'assurer la cohérence des informations et la bonne exécution des programmes et des projets. OBJECTIFS ATTACHÉS AU POSTE: Mettre en oeuvre des procédures et des activités spécialisées ou normalisées relatives aux politiques et aux programmes pour aider à mener des programmes d'assistance de manière efficace. PRINCIPALES FONCTIONS ET RESPONSABILITÉS (liste indicative et non exhaustive): 1. Mettre en oeuvre des procédures et des activités spécialisées ou normalisées dans le domaine technique considéré pour faire en sorte qu'elles s'inscrivent bien dans les politiques et les directives plus vastes relatives aux programmes. 2. Fournir un appui en matière de gestion de projet et un appui administratif général dans le respect des objectifs définis ainsi que des politiques et des procédures du PAM. 3. Dans le domaine de responsabilité considéré, regrouper les données et aider à l'analyse et à l'établissement des rapports (besoins d'assistance alimentaire, utilisation des ressources, état d'avancement des programmes, performance, etc.) afin d'appuyer la prise de décisions opérationnelles. 4. Assurer l'enregistrement précis et en temps voulu des données relevant du domaine technique considéré (évaluations de la sécurité alimentaire et de la vulnérabilité, par exemple) en respectant les normes et les directives du PAM. 5. Collaborer et échanger des informations avec des collègues afin d'appuyer une collaboration, une mise en oeuvre et un suivi efficaces des activités de projet en cours. 6. Faciliter la communication et les activités menées avec les partenaires, les organismes, les organisations non gouvernementales et les établissements publics présents localement. 7. Jouer le rôle d'interlocuteur ou d'interlocutrice pour la résolution de demandes opérationnelles générales en sollicitant une assistance lorsque cela est nécessaire. 8. Appliquer les pratiques standard de préparation aux situations d’urgence pour vérifier que le PAM est en mesure d'intervenir rapidement et de déployer les ressources nécessaires dans les zones touchées dès le début des crises. COMPÉTENCES FONCTIONNELLES: Cycle de vie des programmes et assistance alimentaire Peut, sous la direction d'un ou d'une responsable, faciliter l'exécution de programmes d'assistance alimentaire, en utilisant sa connaissance élémentaire des principes et des bonnes pratiques en matière de conception, de mise en oeuvre et de suivi des programmes. Modalités de transfert (produits alimentaires, espèces, bons) Se montre capable, sous la direction d'un ou d'une responsable, de faciliter l'exécution de programmes d'assistance alimentaire dans le cadre desquels la gamme complète des modalités de transfert est utilisée, en s'appuyant sur sa compréhension des principes élémentaires qui guident le choix et la mise en oeuvre des modalités. Connaissance des domaines spécialisés Comprend les concepts et les données techniques élémentaires ainsi que leur pertinence pour les programmes d'assistance alimentaire. Programmes d'urgence Se montre capable de contribuer à l'élaboration, à la mise en oeuvre et au réajustement de programmes d'urgence efficaces. Collaboration stratégique avec les gouvernements Comprend et applique les principes élémentaires de la collaboration avec les interlocuteurs gouvernementaux au niveau national et local. EXPÉRIENCE SOUHAITÉE: • A facilité la communication avec des équipes techniques (nutrition, analyse et cartographie de la vulnérabilité, etc.). • A contribué à la mise en oeuvre de programmes. • A observé ou facilité des discussions sur l'action à mener. NIVEAU D’ÉTUDES MINIMAL REQUIS: Formation: Avoir complété des études secondaires. Un certificat d’études post-secondaires dans le domaine fonctionnel considéré est souhaitable. Connaissances linguistiques: Maîtrise de la langue française (parlé et écrit) WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application 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. If you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. To ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. You can read more about the values here. Our behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviour described in the WFP Leadership Framework. Learn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. WFP is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated via email or originating from online job boards. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment or contract with WFP in return for the payment of fees or providing personal or banking information. Read more.

Responsibilities

The Assistant will implement specialized procedures and activities related to policies and programs to effectively assist in delivering assistance programs. They will support project management and general administrative tasks while ensuring accurate data recording and collaboration with colleagues and partners.