DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS17 November 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Kinshasa)
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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.
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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).
To lead and manage a WFP Area Office to ensure the effective and efficient management of human and financial resources and delivery of WFP programs and activities. A large emphasis is placed upon building and maintaining relationships with local governments, UN agencies and other key stakeholders in the area to reinforce WFPโs visibility.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
1. Contribute to the development of Country strategies, policies and programmes to ensure that local needs inform country-wide planning.
2. Support promotion and deployment of WFPโs corporate/CO initiatives, strategies and directions.
3. Hold accountability for effective management and coordination of WFP operations within the area of assignment to ensure timely and effective deployment of assistance programmes. This role requires contextual understanding of the Kasai region and the city of Kananga.
4. Effectively manage the Area Office in Kananga and Field Office(s) under responsibility to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high performing team.
5. Ensure efficient use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives.
6. Hold accountability for the security of WFP staff, operations, premises and assets in the Area Office in Kananga to ensure that WFP security and safety standards are locally set and followed. Actively participate and contribute to the Area Security Management Team (ASMT).
7. Hold accountability for close collaboration with governments and other partners in identifying where assistance can be usefully employed at the local level and ensure provision of support and technical expertise for the planning, formulation and implementation of food assistance programmes, including advice on the context-specific transfer modalities (food, cash or vouchers).
8. Hold accountability for timely monitoring and evaluation activities, accurate and comprehensive analysis, including evidence generation reports on the impact of WFPโs operations and performance to inform operational planning and decisions.
9. Forge and nurture external partnerships leveraging on the nexus approach to improve assistance packages, develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, civil societies, UN agencies, donors, beneficiaries and other stakeholders and media engaged in the field of food security.
10. Engage with beneficiaries, ensure a beneficiary centered communication approach, inspect storage places and points where WFP commodities are received, in order to ensure compliance with WFP policies and that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.
11. Oversee and provide support to WFPโs logistic ODS (On demand Service) provision in the Kasai region including management of the UNHAS base.
12. Enhance communication and visibility on the impact of WFPโs intervention on food security and nutrition, emphasizing WFPโs contribution to overall government priorities at provincial level.
13. Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework. 14. Other as required.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Has developed, or supported in the development of, multi-discipline work plans to support the achievement of WFP strategic aims within a defined area. This role requires contextual understanding of the Kasai region and the city of Kananga.
- Has gained experience in field operations, preferably in a hardship duty station or emergency situation.
- Gained experience of analysing political situations, assessing risk accurately.
- Has gained experience managing mid-size financial budgets, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
- Has experience leading a mid-size to large team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives.
- Participated in a vendor/government/ partner negotiation.
- Participated in an emergency operation/ development programme, preferably in a hardship duty station.
- Has experience with security co-ordination and compound management within a mid-size area.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience is required.
Language:
Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: French.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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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: global.inclusion@wfp.org
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 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.