WFP: Program Assistant /Program Assistant – Quito

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

16 June 2025-23:59-GMT-04:00 Atlantic Standard Time (Santo Domingo)

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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 theTerms and Conditionssection of this vacancy announcement).

Terms of reference of the contract ofSERVICES

Denomination of the position:Program Assistant – Implementation – SC-5

Place ofdestination:Quito,Ecuador

Service duration:6months with the possibility of extension

Context and paper in theinstitution:

Within the framework of the Strategic Objective 1 (SO1) of the Strategic Country Plan of WFP Ecuador, the actions seek to guarantee the food security and nutrition of the vulnerable persons that are in situations of human mobility, or affected by crisis, through the delivery of food assistance (canyons rejected by food, delivery in kind and effective);Strengthening the capacity of the national and local government in (i) emergency preparation and risk reduction (II) Responses to disasters and emergencies, working on social protection policies, and social protection policies reactive to emergencies.

The focus and implementation of the assistance is carried out with the support of local organizations and actors in several provinces of the coast, Sierra and Amazonia Ecuadorian,includingNGOs,othersAgenciesof theSystemofNationsUnited,GovernmentsAutonomousDecentralized, technical secretariats and other institutions, among others.On the other hand, the SO1 activities are delivered and monitored with direct and indirect assistance beneficiaries, complying with precision standards and protection of their information.

SheAssistantofProgram-Implementationit will beresponsibleofarticularysupporttheImplementation of WFP humanitarian response projects in Ecuador, aligning them to national strategies and approaches, as well as the use of platforms and corporate management methodology.

It will provide its services under the direct supervision of the program officer (Activity Manager that Management the strategic objective 1 of WFP) and the general supervision of the country’s deputy director, which directs the program area.Likewise, it will maintain the coordination and permanent communication with the SO1 team of the country office, and of the local sub-officials, also supporting the local coordination with the cooperating associates of theWFP.

At this level, the person must be able to carry out a series of specialized and/or standardized processes and activities that require a certain level of interpretation of standard guidelines and practices.In addition, you can recommend a certain line of action to officials of various levels and assign tasks to other support officials.You must perform your functions with a minimum of supervision, and present information based on analysis, organized and precise, which facilitates decision -making and an execution without stumbling of the programs and projects.

Responsibilityof theposition:LasFunctionsyresponsibilitieswithdetermineconbaseunder the terms of reference published for the position and the work plan established with the signer.

Design and improve operational processes and systems for the efficient implementation of programs under the strategic objective 1, including automation and compliance with institutional policies.

Support the delivery of food assistance, ensuring quality and quantity in accordance with WFP standards, both in cash modalities and monetary transfers, and managing the associated administrative processes.

Manage operational relationships with implementing partners and service suppliers, including the development and monitoring of work plans and contracts.

Monitor and monitor assistance through the use of corporate systems (fashion, scope and partner Connect among others), transfers and record control review, in coordination with relevant technical areas.

Analyze and present technical and operational information for different audiences, using display tools, data analysis and corporate platforms, facilitating decision making.

Strengthen technical and operational capacities through training of WFP personnel and partners, related to the management and execution of the programs.

Follow the standard emergency preparation practices to ensure that the WFP is in a position to respond quickly and send the necessary resources to the affected areas and populations before a crisis.

Support the administrative and financial management of the equipment, ensuring the efficient and transparent use of resources according to internal guidelines and the donor.

Promote knowledge management, through the documentation, systematization and dissemination of good practices, key reports and lessons learned.

Perform any other function requested within its scope of responsibility.

Skills and Competencies:The behaviors established in the WFP leadership framework applicable to the equivalent occupational level and generic profile of the GS-5 program assistant position, which are detailed below, as well as those established in the terms of reference of the position.

Leadership frameWFP

Leads with the example and with integrity:Incorporates WFP values ​​into daily life and showshumanityeintegritybeing an example of the care of others.

Respect and demonstrates the values, principles and norms of theWFP
Respect others, value diversity using respectful language andinclusive
Maintains the focus and calmpressure
Sample humility and will to learn and share knowledge, request feedback often and act accordingly, and take advantage of development opportunities.
Generaresultsycompliesconlosappointment:ComplieslosappointmentywithEasily adapt to changes

Generates maximum impact results: it takes responsibility to achieve the results
Request guidance and help when it isnecessary
It adapts to the changes and adjusts the work according to theneeds

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collaboration,and contributeaaCulture oflearningygrowthpersonal.

or promote teamwork, sharing ideas and raising issuesopenly

Provides timely and constructive feedback toothers
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Apply strategic thinking: DemonstratescommitmentTo collect opinions, analyze options and risks, and propose new working methods.

Adopts the vision of the WFP and the impact it has on its owncargo
Samplecuriosity andadoptnewmethodsofjobwhenesrelevant
Collect datayShareknowledgetoguidelasactivitiesof theequipment
Ask questions to understand the impact of decisions on theirgoals
Establish and maintain sustainable associations: Establish and nourish external associations, andcollaborateWith partners to achieve common goals

It behaves professionally with partnersexternal
Collaborates with others and works with partners to achieve objectivescommon

Skills and knowledgerequired

Advanced tools of the Microsoft Office package, particularly high mastery of Microsoft Excel and as well as office equipment and databases.
Desirable knowledge and previous experience in use of corporate tools for monetary transfers CBT (cash based transfers) and data collection of the WFP (Scope, Fashion, Partner Connect).
Competition with one or more tools for visualization and data analysis, and Big Data management (for example, Tableau, Powerbi).
Skillsofcoordinationycomprehensionoperationalofoperationshumanitariancomplex, from various programmatic areas.
Competition with SharePoint and knowledge management practices and generation of digital, technical, dynamic content, which facilitates greater learning and contributes to effective workshops.
Attentionaldetail,analysisof data,abilityofidentifyDiscrepancies.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of information, and synthesize it in reports and indicators.
Time administration, organization and monitoring to meet dateslimit.
Ease of learning and ability toadaptation.
Abilitytocommunicate,workinequipmentyreachgoalscommon.

Performance indicators:In accordance with the provisions of the generic profile of the position, the equivalent occupational level GS-5;the terms of reference published for the position and the work plan established with the signer.

Minimal qualifications and experience:Those applicable to the equivalent occupational level and generic profile of the GS-5 program assistant position, as well as those established in the terms of reference of the position.

Education

People who accredit complete higher studies in social sciences, economic sciences, political sciences, international relations or related areas will be positively valued.

Experience

At least five years of relevant experience in two or more of the followingAreas:

Mobilityhumana
Food assistance or assistancehumanitarian
Social reactive protection, economic inclusion andsocial
ManagementofTransfersincash,couponsosimilarabeneficiaries
Experience will be positively valued with the United Nations and/U NGOs system and in inter -institutional coordination
Languages

Fluidity in Spanish (oral and written) or Spanish as a languageMaternal
At least intermediate level of English (oral and written) and good understandingReader

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 [email protected] 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