DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS18 June 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)
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 worldโs 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).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Facilitate the issuance of permits, clearances, and other authorizations for incoming shipments and assets.
Coordinate and process visa requests and residency permits for international staff, including invitation letters and follow-up with relevant authorities.
Maintain and update a tracking system for visa and permit statuses, proactively initiating renewal actions.
Coordinate with clearing agents and government offices to ensure smooth processing of customs documentation for WFP imports and staff belongings.
Personally receive international staff at the airport and ensure briefing and safe transportation.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all protocol transactions, permits, and contacts.
Liaise with counterparts at relevant ministries, including scheduling meetings, distributing agendas, and confirming logistics for high-level visits.
Arrange VIP lounge bookings for senior WFP officials and ensure timely submission of requests.
Provide weekly and monthly updates to the supervisor and head of unit on ongoing and completed tasks.
Record and manage correspondence with authorities and partners.
Monitor relevant policy or legislative changes affecting WFP operations and advise the supervisor accordingly.
Perform other administrative tasks, if required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education Or University degree ( Diploma/Bachelors) in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience: At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, protocol, consular, or liaison work with government institutions, international organizations, or embassies, Or University Degree ( Diploma/Bachelors) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of relevant experience
Knowledge & Skills:
Good knowledge of protocol practices, visa/permit procedures, and administrative regulations in Somalia.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials.
Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and tight deadlines.
High sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Language: Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Somali.
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
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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org 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.