JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 November 2025-23:59-GMT+05:30 India Standard Time (Colombo)

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).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

Job holder reports to the Programme Policy Officer of the country office.

At this level, job holder is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support WFP field staff at field locations

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide effective coordination and operational support to WFP programme activities at field locations through close collaboration with WFP field staff. Coordinate and liaise with different units at the country office to ensure effective national and field level coordination to enhance operational efficiencies in the field.

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

• Provide effective coordination support to WFP field staff to ensure the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team covering all WFP supported projects in the field
• Convene a regular field coordination meeting
• Engage in capacity building of the WFP field staff.
• Laise with different units at the country office, related to daily operational issues of field to ensure timely solutions to prevent losses or delays.
• Support field staff with their proactive work planning to position them to effectively support all WFP projected rolled out in the field.
• Support field team to ensure that allocated resources are used efficiently and timely and are in line with agreed plans, and any deviations are reported to the Area/Country Office.
• Ensure timely monitoring and evaluation of activities in the field.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports on WFP’s field activities and performance with regular and timely submissions.
• Support field teams to build effective and collaborative relations with the local authorities as well as regular meetings with local authorities with the scope of smooth timely implementation of WFP supported activities.
• Support field teams to build up effective collaboration with international and local NGOs, UN agencies, civil societies, beneficiaries and other partners engaged in the field of food security at their field locations.
• Support field level planning to host high level WFP, donor and other WFP supported stakeholder field missions.
• Ensure extensive and frequent presence at project areas, distribution sites and centers.
• Other as required by the operation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. A first university degree in a relevant areas is an additional asset.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in food, nutrition, social protection, livelihood and disaster management thematic areas facing the field implementation aspect.

Knowledge and Skills:

Working knowledge on WFP or any other UN agency particularly in the areas of food, nutrition, livelihood, social protection and disaster management focusing on field will be an asset.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

Position Title: Programmme Associate – Field Coordination

Contract Type: Fixed Term (G6)

Contract Duration: 01 Year

Duty Station: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Nationality: Sri Lankans only

Date of Publication: 23.11.2025

Deadline of Application: 30.11.2025

This vacancy announcement is for Sri Lankan Nationals only. 

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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