(Re - advertisement) Programme Associate (GFA Catchment Focal), G6, Cox's Bazar

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2 August 2026-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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 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).

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the direct supervision of Head of General Food Assistance (GFA) Programme, the incumbent will support the implementation of the GFA program at BC/camp level and will be responsible for overall coordination and liaison the ARRC (BC)/ CIC’s, UNHCR/IOM, site management agency, other actors and cooperating partners in his/her assigned catchment.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Strategic Representation & Coordination: Represent WFP/GFA as Catchment Focal, leading the Food Security Sector and coordinating with government (CiC), SMS agencies (UNHCR/IOM), and protection actors to align camp-level operations.
2.    Relocation & Rapid Response Leadership: Lead relocation activities and Rapid Response efforts, ensuring displaced families receive immediate assistance (HEBs/cooked meals) in coordination with site management and partners.
3.    Operational Planning & Entitlement Management: Oversee monthly mobilization and distribution plans to ensure all beneficiaries receive their full monthly entitlements accurately and on time.
4.    Partner Technical Support: Provide regular guidance to Cooperating Partners (CPs) on SCOPE, Blockchain (BB), and GFA SOPs to ensure activities align with WFP policies and established goals.
5.    Financial Oversight & Mission Readiness: Support CPs with financial planning, forecasting, and programmatic invoice reviews, ensuring the operation is fully prepared for internal and external mission visits.
6.    Data Analysis & Quality Control: Monitor and analyze GFA databases to identify discrepancies, sharing findings with CPs to improve data integrity and reporting accuracy.
7.    Market & Retail Infrastructure Support: Support the scale-up of new market initiatives and monitoring retail/wholesale food price variations on a regular basis.
8.    Protection, Inclusion & Referrals: Provide support for new arrivals and protection cases, utilizing referral pathways and managing the inclusion/exclusion of families in the food assistance program.
9.    Monitoring & Corrective Action: Follow up on monitoring findings with partners and stakeholders at the camp level to implement corrective measures and ensure programme quality.
10.    Internal Liaison & Reporting: Coordinate with internal support units (VAM, Retail, Engineering, etc.) and report all aspects of programme implementation and quality to the Head of GFA.
11.    Team Support & Field Oversight: Provide daily support to Program Assistants and field teams to ensure GFA activities are performed according to operational guidelines and WFP procedures.
12.    Perform any other duty, as required, related to GFA and the other programme activities. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Completion of University Degree (bachelor's or equivalent) is required. Education in any other relevant field is preferable.
Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in the camps, a good understanding of camp context and its dynamics, basic knowledge on humanitarian principles and code of conduct, and experience working with WFP would be an asset.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Job Title: Programme Associate (GFA Catchment Focal)
Grade: G6
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Cox's Bazar
Number of positions: 01
 
This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
 
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance. 
 
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

•    Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance: Can facilitate implementation of food assistance program under guidance using a basic understanding of principles and good practices of program design, implementation, and monitoring.
•    Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers): Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance program implementation that deploys the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
•    Knowledge of Specialized Areas: Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to a food assistance program.
•    Emergency Programming: Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation, and realignment of a high-quality emergency program.
•    Strategic Policy Engagement w/Govt: Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.
•    Strong preference will be given to those who have an advanced level of knowledge in MS Word and Excel. The ideal candidate will be detailed-oriented, determined, proactive, and impatient to get stuff done.
•    Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
•    Good knowledge and experience of CBT and E-voucher program, Knowledge of Blockchain and digital systems for beneficiaries and transfer management
•    Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet, and other WFP standard software packages and systems eg. COMET, SCOPE, and Building blocks. General knowledge of WFP system administrative policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
 

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:  [email protected]

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 [email protected]. 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.