DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 27 October 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Tajikistan Time (Dushanbe) 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 extreme weather shocks.
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 Title: Programme Associate Type of Contract & Level: Fixed-Term, GS6 Unit: Khujand Field Office Duty Station: Khujand, Tajikistan Duration: One year (Extendable) BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: Tajikistan faces persistent structural challenges to food and nutrition security, driven by limited arable land, high dependence on food imports, widespread rural poverty, and frequent exposure to natural hazards including floods, landslides, and earthquakes.
Climate change compounds these risks, and approximately 1.52 million people require food and nutrition assistance. WFP currently implements its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023–2026 in line with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the same period, pursuing a strategic shift from direct implementation towards strengthening national and subnational capacities to deliver food security and nutrition outcomes.
WFP supports achievement of SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), and operates across the whole country through a network of field offices in Bokhtar, Gharm, Khorog, and Khujand complementing the country office in Dushanbe. WFP’s programme portfolio covers emergency preparedness and response, resilience and livelihoods, nutrition, and school meals.
Across these areas, WFP is placing greater emphasis on anticipatory action, shock-responsive social protection, evidence generation, and support to national systems for risk-informed planning and response. As WFP Tajikistan transitions to its next CSP for 2027–2030, it is further positioning itself as a technical and operational partner to the Government, with a stronger focus on nationally led solutions and earlier action ahead of crises.
The incumbent is expected to provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will report to the Head of Khujand Field Office, under the direct supervision of HoFO, the incumbent’s key responsibilities are the following: - Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes on resilience building and food assistance within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. - Provide specialized project management support for specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures. - Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. monthly progress report, annual report, programme and project reports and ect) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control. - Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. - Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. - Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance. - Support the capacity building of cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area. - Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility. - Oversee and/or review the work of partners, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines. - Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. - Other related tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Completion of secondary school education.
A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable Experience, Knowledge & Skills: - 6 years of experience working with development projects with international organizations on resilience, sustainability and food security. - Good knowledge of socio-economic development of the country, resilience building and food system in humanitarian and development context, national systems. - Strong organizational, planning, and prioritizing abilities. - Solid analytical and problem-solving skills to research, compile background materials, and draft reports.
Languages: Fluency in English, as well as Tajik and/or Russian. Fluency in both Tajik and Russian is an advantage. 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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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 27 October 2026-23:59-GMT+05:00 Tajikistan Time (Dushanbe) 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 extreme weather shocks. 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 Title: Programme Associate Type of Contract & Level: Fixed-Term, GS6 Unit: Khujand Field Office Duty Station: Khujand, Tajikistan Duration: One year (Extendable) BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: Tajikistan faces persistent structural challenges to food and nutrition security, driven by limited arable land, high dependence on food imports, widespread rural poverty, and frequent exposure to natural hazards including floods, landslides, and earthquakes. Climate change compounds these risks, and approximately 1.52 million people require food and nutrition assistance. WFP currently implements its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023–2026 in line with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the same period, pursuing a strategic shift from direct implementation towards strengthening national and subnational capacities to deliver food security and nutrition outcomes. WFP supports achievement of SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), and operates across the whole country through a network of field offices in Bokhtar, Gharm, Khorog, and Khujand complementing the country office in Dushanbe. WFP’s programme portfolio covers emergency preparedness and response, resilience and livelihoods, nutrition, and school meals. Across these areas, WFP is placing greater emphasis on anticipatory action, shock-responsive social protection, evidence generation, and support to national systems for risk-informed planning and response. As WFP Tajikistan transitions to its next CSP for 2027–2030, it is further positioning itself as a technical and operational partner to the Government, with a stronger focus on nationally led solutions and earlier action ahead of crises. The incumbent is expected to provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will report to the Head of Khujand Field Office, under the direct supervision of HoFO, the incumbent’s key responsibilities are the following: - Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes on resilience building and food assistance within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. - Provide specialized project management support for specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures. - Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. monthly progress report, annual report, programme and project reports and ect) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control. - Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. - Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. - Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance. - Support the capacity building of cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area. - Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility. - Oversee and/or review the work of partners, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines. - Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. - Other related tasks. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable Experience, Knowledge & Skills: - 6 years of experience working with development projects with international organizations on resilience, sustainability and food security. - Good knowledge of socio-economic development of the country, resilience building and food system in humanitarian and development context, national systems. - Strong organizational, planning, and prioritizing abilities. - Solid analytical and problem-solving skills to research, compile background materials, and draft reports. Languages: Fluency in English, as well as Tajik and/or Russian. Fluency in both Tajik and Russian is an advantage. 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.