DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15 April 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Peru Standard Time (Lima)

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).

ANTECEDENTES:
El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA), es el organismo de las Naciones Unidas que lucha contra el hambre y la malnutrición en todo el planeta. La visión del PMA, está centrada en un mundo en el cual cada hombre, mujer, niña y niño tenga acceso en todo momento a la alimentación necesaria para llevar una vida activa y saludable para lograr el objetivo de desarrollo sostenible Hambre Cero (ODS2), así como promover una alianza global para garantizar la sostenibilidad del bienestar de la población (ODS 17).

OBJETIVO PRINCIPAL: Apoyar la gestión operativa del Proyecto de tarjetas alimentarias PANTBC mediante la coordinación de procesos clave, el monitoreo de beneficiarios y comercios afiliados, la actualización de bases de datos, y la elaboración de reportes que faciliten una implementación eficiente y alineada a los lineamientos de WFP.

RESPONSABILIDADES: El(la) Asistente de Programas se encargará de realizar las siguientes tareas:


1. Reunir información destinada claramente a servir de base para la redacción de documentos y la preparación de informes por parte de otros miembros del personal.
2. Responder a consultas y remitirlas, cuando proceda, a los niveles superiores, con el fin de prestar un servicio oportuno y correcto a los clientes.
3. Prestar apoyo al procesamiento y gestión de tareas administrativas y financieras ordinarias en diversas esferas funcionales, para contribuir a la gestión eficaz y oportuna de los recursos.
4. En el marco de su esfera específica de responsabilidad, recopilar datos y prestar apoyo al análisis y la elaboración de informes con el fin de sostener la toma de decisiones operacionales.
5. Prestar servicios de revisión y corrección de documentos estándar, para contribuir a la elaboración de documentación exacta.
6. Encargarse del mantenimiento de los sistemas y archivos estándar establecidos para garantizar que la información sea precisa y esté fácilmente disponible para la función de que se trate.
7. Detectar discrepancias en las estadísticas y los datos, como información faltante, y comunicarlas a funcionarios de categoría superior para ayudar a los clientes a realizar su trabajo.
8. Prestar apoyo a las actividades de comunicación con los asociados, los organismos, las ONG y las instituciones públicas a nivel local.

9. Encargarse de la integridad de los datos para facilitar la disponibilidad de información precisa en los sistemas institucionales.
10. Proporcionar orientación sobre métodos y prácticas ordinarios de apoyo operativo a los colegas menos experimentados para velar por que los servicios se presten de forma coherente y de acuerdo con los requisitos establecidos.
11. Trabajar con una gran variedad de personas, recabando retroinformación, cuando proceda, para ayudar en la prestación de apoyo operativo al personal.
12. Otras tareas/actividades afines asignadas por el/la Representante.

CALIFICACIONES Y EXPERIENCIA REQUERIDA
Educación:

Finalización del ciclo de educación secundaria, deseables estudios universitarios en ciencias económicas, ingeniería, administración, finanzas, contabilidad o afines.
Experiencia:

Cuatro años como mínimo de experiencia profesional con responsabilidades cada vez mayores en la esfera operativa correspondiente, y experiencia en tareas administrativas de carácter general.

Conocimientos y Habilidades:
• Competencia en el empleo de equipo de oficina y paquetes informáticos, como Microsoft Word.
• Conocimiento de las tareas y métodos de trabajo cotidianos con el fin de finalizar los procesos con supervisión mínima.
• Tacto y cortesía para intercambiar información con una gran variedad de personas.
• Capacidad para detectar discrepancias de datos y resolver los problemas que requieren atención.
• Capacidad para ofrecer orientación o capacitación básica en el puesto de trabajo al personal subalterno.

Idiomas:

• Español nativo, inglés intermedio deseable.

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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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.