DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7 April 2026-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon)

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).

Job Description Summary
To support the mainstreaming and monitoring of environmental and social safeguards across WFP programme activities and ensure effective application of risk mitigation measures in line with WFP’s ESSF and safeguard standards of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs).

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

  • Support WFP and cooperating partners to ensure programme activities comply with environmental and social safeguard requirements outlined in the WFP Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework (ESSF) and relevant International Financial Institutions (IFIs).

  • Coordinate the application of environmental and social risk screening tools and sign-off completion, working jointly with the social safeguards team, and provide technical guidance to integrate appropriate mitigation measures into project design for all WFP programme activities.

  • Work closely with WFP monitoring teams and cooperating partner field staff to systematically monitor the implementation of respective mitigation measures and ensure timely follow-up, documentation, and quality assurance.

  • Support the management of environmental-related feedback and complaints received through WFP’s grievance redress mechanisms, ensuring appropriate analysis, documentation, and response.

  • Coordinate with programme teams and cross-cutting units to integrate environmental safeguards into programme design processes, monitoring and reporting tools, and developing the capacity-building materials, and behaviour change messages.

  • Assist in delivering awareness sessions and capacity-building activities for WFP staff and cooperating partners on environmental safeguards, in collaboration with the social safeguards team.

  • Facilitate the organization of semi-annual Environmental and Social Safeguards Focal Team (ESSFT) meetings jointly with the Programme reporting office and social safeguard team, including preparing inputs such as key monitoring findings, challenges, and recommendations related to environmental and social safeguarding.

  • Coordinate with the social safeguards team and the programme reporting officer in providing inputs on environmental and social safeguard implementation for project proposals, donor meetings, progress reports, and corporate reporting—including the Annual Country Report (ACR).

  • Document, consolidate, and share best practices and lessons learned on environmental and social safeguarding to promote continuous improvement and strengthen programme quality.

Expected Deliverables

  • Environmental and social risk screening inputs completed for all relevant programme activities.

  • Regular field monitoring reports documenting compliance and gaps in environmental mitigation measures.

  • Semi-annual ESSFT meeting minutes prepared and documented.

  • Inputs provided on schedule for ACR, donor reports, programme proposals, and briefing documents.

  • Updated capacity-building materials and session documentation.

  • Consolidated best-practice notes and lessons learned on environmental safeguarding.

 

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: University degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or another related field.

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

  • Typically, 4 or more years of progressively responsible experience in environmental safeguards, environmental management, climate-related programming, or related fields.

  • Experience working with environmental safeguard systems (e.g., WFP ESSF, IFI safeguards, or environmental compliance frameworks) is an asset.

  • Experience engaging with non-governmental organization, international organizations, community groups and experience working in the implementation of the rural infrastructure and livelihood programme activities is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

Understanding of environmental risk management, mitigation planning, and field monitoring.

Ability to interpret safeguard frameworks and apply them to diverse field contexts.

Strong coordination, facilitation, and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partners.

Good analytical, organizational, and report-writing skills.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Myanmar and English.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Job Title: Programme Associate (Environmental and Social Safeguards)
Grade: SC-6
Type of contract: Service Contract
Number of Post: 1
Duration: 6 months
Duty Station: Nay Pyi Taw
Date of Publication: 25 March 2026
Deadline of Application: 7 April 2026


This vacancy announcement is open for Myanmar nationals only.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary and leave plus medical insurance.

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

  • All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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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