DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 10 November 2026-23:59-GMT+07:00 Indochina Time (Vientiane) 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).
The EPR Project Manager will report directly to the Strategic Outcome Manager overseeing WFP's emergency portfolio and will be responsible for the overall management, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Emergency Preparedness and Response programme. The incumbent will work collaboratively across WFP functional units and with government counterparts, particularly the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, as well as key humanitarian and development partners at national and sub-national levels.
The role will ensure the timely delivery of programme activities and contribute to strengthening preparedness, coordination, response readiness, and institutional capacity for effective disaster management in Lao PDR.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following: - Lead and oversee the implementation of the EPR Project against the approved project design and operational plan, ensuring effective execution, timely delivery of outputs, achievement of targets, and compliance with budget, quality, and reporting requirements. - Manage and supervise project staff and consultants, providing leadership, guidance, performance management, and to ensure effective delivery of project objectives. - Oversee the execution of project workplans and activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives, donor requirements, national priorities, and WFP policies and standards. - Work closely with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and other government counterparts to implement project activities that strengthen preparedness, coordination, response readiness, and disaster management capacities at national and sub-national levels. - Manage project planning, budget utilization, risk management, monitoring, and reporting processes, ensuring effective oversight of implementation progress and achievement of project targets. - Coordinate across WFP functional units to ensure the timely and effective delivery of EPR Project activities and the integration of relevant technical expertise and operational support. - Identify and communicate project resource requirements and support resource planning and utilization to ensure efficient and effective implementation. - Promote alignment between EPR Project activities and broader WFP initiatives, including social protection, and disaster risk financing. - Monitor project performance against agreed indicators, milestones, and deliverables; identify implementation challenges and risks; and recommend and implement corrective actions as required. - Ensure the timely preparation of project reports, briefing notes, presentations, dashboards, and other communications products to document progress, results, lessons learned, and best practices. - Establish and maintain effective information-sharing, coordination, and reporting mechanisms to support project oversight, accountability, and informed decision-making. - Ensure all EPR Project activities comply with WFP rules, regulations, policies, donor requirements, and relevant government frameworks. - Undertake field missions, as required, to support project implementation, monitor progress, engage stakeholders, and strengthen operational readiness at sub-national level. - Perform any other duties as required to ensure the successful implementation and completion of the EPR Project.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: - Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development or Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses Experience: - Required: Experience working with WFP and knowledge of WFP’s internal processes, policies, and systems. - At least 8 years of professional experience in relevant areas including at least 5 years progressively responsible professional experience in similar project manager roles. - Experience in multiple facets of EPR programming relevant for WFP including demonstrated ability to design, lead and coordinate delivery of food and cash-based assistance. - Experience to assess, deliver with, or strengthen government-led emergency response including technical assistance to disaster management systems. - Proven ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders including government authorities, humanitarian partners, military actors, and to engage with affected populations. - Experience coordinating diverse, multicultural and cross-functional teams to maximize capabilities for effective, timely support. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to write and deliver high level briefs providing clear insight and recommendations for decision making. - Preferable: Experience working in the Asia and the Pacific region.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - Proven ability to establish constructive working relationships with colleagues, government counterparts, and partners in a variety of settings, and in fluid, ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments. - People management, financial resource management and operational experience in field settings. - Proven ability to perform well in roles that require direct management of people and operations, as well as in support/coordination roles. - Experience identifying operational risks and maintaining documentation in emergency settings. - Experience in managing relationships with UN agencies, NGOs, and government organizations in emergency- and development contexts preferably in Laos PDR and in southeast Asia. - Excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills, with preferably experience in a southeast Asia context. - Maturity, initiative, self-management and the ability to fit constructively into different teams in different contexts. - Flexibility to travel when necessary.
LANGUAGES - Fluency (level C) in English is required. 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 10 November 2026-23:59-GMT+07:00 Indochina Time (Vientiane) 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). The EPR Project Manager will report directly to the Strategic Outcome Manager overseeing WFP's emergency portfolio and will be responsible for the overall management, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Emergency Preparedness and Response programme. The incumbent will work collaboratively across WFP functional units and with government counterparts, particularly the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, as well as key humanitarian and development partners at national and sub-national levels. The role will ensure the timely delivery of programme activities and contribute to strengthening preparedness, coordination, response readiness, and institutional capacity for effective disaster management in Lao PDR. The incumbent will be responsible for the following: - Lead and oversee the implementation of the EPR Project against the approved project design and operational plan, ensuring effective execution, timely delivery of outputs, achievement of targets, and compliance with budget, quality, and reporting requirements. - Manage and supervise project staff and consultants, providing leadership, guidance, performance management, and to ensure effective delivery of project objectives. - Oversee the execution of project workplans and activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives, donor requirements, national priorities, and WFP policies and standards. - Work closely with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and other government counterparts to implement project activities that strengthen preparedness, coordination, response readiness, and disaster management capacities at national and sub-national levels. - Manage project planning, budget utilization, risk management, monitoring, and reporting processes, ensuring effective oversight of implementation progress and achievement of project targets. - Coordinate across WFP functional units to ensure the timely and effective delivery of EPR Project activities and the integration of relevant technical expertise and operational support. - Identify and communicate project resource requirements and support resource planning and utilization to ensure efficient and effective implementation. - Promote alignment between EPR Project activities and broader WFP initiatives, including social protection, and disaster risk financing. - Monitor project performance against agreed indicators, milestones, and deliverables; identify implementation challenges and risks; and recommend and implement corrective actions as required. - Ensure the timely preparation of project reports, briefing notes, presentations, dashboards, and other communications products to document progress, results, lessons learned, and best practices. - Establish and maintain effective information-sharing, coordination, and reporting mechanisms to support project oversight, accountability, and informed decision-making. - Ensure all EPR Project activities comply with WFP rules, regulations, policies, donor requirements, and relevant government frameworks. - Undertake field missions, as required, to support project implementation, monitor progress, engage stakeholders, and strengthen operational readiness at sub-national level. - Perform any other duties as required to ensure the successful implementation and completion of the EPR Project. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: - Advanced University degree in Economics, International Development or Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses Experience: - Required: Experience working with WFP and knowledge of WFP’s internal processes, policies, and systems. - At least 8 years of professional experience in relevant areas including at least 5 years progressively responsible professional experience in similar project manager roles. - Experience in multiple facets of EPR programming relevant for WFP including demonstrated ability to design, lead and coordinate delivery of food and cash-based assistance. - Experience to assess, deliver with, or strengthen government-led emergency response including technical assistance to disaster management systems. - Proven ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders including government authorities, humanitarian partners, military actors, and to engage with affected populations. - Experience coordinating diverse, multicultural and cross-functional teams to maximize capabilities for effective, timely support. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to write and deliver high level briefs providing clear insight and recommendations for decision making. - Preferable: Experience working in the Asia and the Pacific region. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - Proven ability to establish constructive working relationships with colleagues, government counterparts, and partners in a variety of settings, and in fluid, ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments. - People management, financial resource management and operational experience in field settings. - Proven ability to perform well in roles that require direct management of people and operations, as well as in support/coordination roles. - Experience identifying operational risks and maintaining documentation in emergency settings. - Experience in managing relationships with UN agencies, NGOs, and government organizations in emergency- and development contexts preferably in Laos PDR and in southeast Asia. - Excellent analytical and writing skills, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills, with preferably experience in a southeast Asia context. - Maturity, initiative, self-management and the ability to fit constructively into different teams in different contexts. - Flexibility to travel when necessary. LANGUAGES - Fluency (level C) in English is required. 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.