JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

29 July 2025-23:59-GMT+04:00 Armenia Standard Time (Yerevan)

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.

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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).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP aims to nationalize projects, whereby national capacity strengthening, and local community engagement is key to ensure that activities are owned and carried forward by the communities and national authorities.  Therefore, WFP Armenia Country Office has identified the need to hire a Business Support Assistant (Programme) who will support the field offices to oversee interventions and work with the beneficiaries. The role will be under the management of the Field Office Coordinator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Programme unit and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate (Coordinator of Field Office Operations and Field Work), the Business Support Assistant (Programme) is expected to be responsible for the following duties:• Support to mobilize beneficiary communities/community members to action leading to increased ownership as well as active engagement in the projects.

  • Support to identify how communities can be stimulated to engage in the projects, share ownership, take their own decisions, plan actions, and provide their solutions to reach shared objectives and goals

  •Support FO staff to plan, implement and oversee WFP supported interventions.

  • Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP’s policies and procedures.

  • Within the area of responsibility, compile data and support preparation of reports to advise operational decision-making.

  • Support to build close coordination and communication with project target groups and communities ensuring that the project interventions are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

  • Support to Identify needs and challenges hindering project implementation as well as the opportunities to enhance   beneficiary participation and ownership

  • Deliver programmatic/technical trainings or awareness sessions and knowledge improvement materials to the target groups of the community.

  • Organize and participate in all project field-level events (practical training on collaboration between the local

  government and communities, consultations with communities, mobilization of venerable people)

  • Perform other related duties, as required.

  Deliverables at the end of the contract:

• Support to programme team is provided
• Capacity strengthening and TA is provided to beneficiaries
• Reports are delivered

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A college/bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, or other relevant fields is considered an asset.

Experience: 3 years’ experience of working with community development projects, including contribution to the implementation of programmes, observance or assistance with policy discussions activities for an NGO, government institution, UN Agency.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent training and facilitation and community mobilization skills. Knowledge of community mobilization and livelihood requirements. Ability and willingness to work in the communities, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Solid understanding of the local context where the project”s activities take place. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations, and procedures is desirable.

Language: Fluency in Armenian, English, and Russian languages.

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:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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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 [email protected] 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements