DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 April 2026-23:59-GMT-04:00 Bolivia Time (La Paz)

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).

El PMA está presente en Bolivia desde 1963, teniendo como objetivo principal en alianza con el Gobierno Nacional lograr el hambre cero. A medida que Bolivia ha alcanzado el estatus de país de renta media-baja, el papel del PMA está evolucionando de la asistencia alimentaria directa al apoyo a los esfuerzos del gobierno para hacer frente a la inseguridad alimentaria mediante el apoyo a la preparación y respuesta ante emergencias, junto con acciones de anticipación, la construcción de resiliencia a medio y largo plazo de las familias bolivianas de pequeños agricultores, junto con el refuerzo de las capacidades institucionales a nivel nacional, subnacional y municipal, considerando el empoderamiento de género y los derechos de las poblaciones indígenas, como pilares prioritarios y transversales clave de sus intervenciones.
La posición actual busca que el/la Asistente de Programas - Coordinador/a (SO1) sea responsable de brindar apoyo a las actividades de emergencias.

RESPONSABILIDADES PRINCIPALES (LISTA INDICATIVA Y NO EXHAUSTIVA):

Bajo la supervisión del Jefe de Programas, el/la Asistente de Programas - Coordinador/a (SO1) será responsable de brindar apoyo a las actividades de emergencias y tendrá las siguientes responsabilidades:

  • Planificar, coordinar e implementar planes operativos de respuesta a emergencias y gestión integral de riesgos, en cumplimiento con los procedimientos y estándares del PMA, asegurando su adaptación al contexto local y cultural. Esto incluye la realización de análisis de necesidades, la identificación de poblaciones prioritarias y la aplicación de criterios de focalización adecuados para garantizar una respuesta pertinente y efectiva.

  • Contribuir a la elaboración de planes de contingencia, análisis de riesgos, acciones anticipatorias y escenarios de emergencia.

  • Coordinar con equipos en campo la implementación de proyectos de emergencias.

  • Preparar reportes, actualizaciones operativas y documentos técnicos para la oficina de país, regional y sede.

  • Facilitar la coordinación con contrapartes externas (gobiernos, agencias de SNU, ONGs, Socios).

  • Dar seguimiento a la implementación de actividades de emergencia y gestión integral de riesgos, asegurando cumplimiento de plazos, estándares y requisitos de rendición de cuentas.

  • Contribuir a actividades de la unidad de Monitoreo y Evaluación de las operaciones de emergencias, identificando lecciones aprendidas y buenas prácticas.

  • Asegurar la integración de temas transversales en todas las intervenciones (enfoque de rendición de cuentas, género, protección a poblaciones vulnerables).

  • Liderar distribuciones de Emergencias en la modalidad que corresponda (CBT, In kind, socios implementadores).

  • Desarrollar actividades técnicas y operativas relacionadas al cumplimiento de objetivos del SO1 Emergencias (Objetivo Estratégico 1). Asegurando apoyo complementario a SO2 y SO3, según corresponda.

  • Otras funciones relacionadas al cargo en base al marco colaborativo interno del PMA/Bolivia, a solicitud de su supervisor.

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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