Join the World Food Programme (WFP) as a Director’s Special Assistant in 2025! This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to support leadership in global food security initiatives. Bring your skills and passion for humanitarian work to make a significant impact. Apply now to be part of this vital mission!
WFP Is Hiring A Director’s Special Assistant -2025 Apply Now
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.
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.
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The Special Assistant to the Director of WFP New York Global Office will provide timely and analytical information and coherent support to the Director.
The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in a sensitive and challenging environment. The position requires excellent organization and communication skills.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency and success of the New York Office. In particular, the key results will ensure overall coordination and will have an impact on the delivery of services and WFP engagement with relevant stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
University degree in Political Science, International Development, International relations or related fields. Advanced University will be preferred.
Eligibility:
It is essential that the applicant has the ability to legally work in the US
Experience:
Experience with WFP and/or the UN and Multilateral system and/or Diplomatic Missions.
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Knowledge & Skills:
- Action management: Defines work goals and devises plans to attain them. Analyzes potential problems and makes recommendations in a proactive manner.
- Cognitive capacity: Actively seeks information from a variety of sources. Synthesizes information based on a solid understanding of issues.
Languages:
- Strong written and spoken English skills.
- Â Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage
