Programme Assistant (Data Management), G5, Cox's Bazar

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 September 2026-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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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.

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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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger globally. In Bangladesh, WFP plays a critical role in supporting the Government and humanitarian partners to strengthen food security, nutrition, and resilience, particularly in Cox’s Bazar, which hosts over one million Rohingya refugees alongside vulnerable host communities. The Resilience Unit focuses on livelihoods, climate adaptation, and disaster risk reduction to reduce vulnerability and enhance self-reliance. WFP supports cash-based transfers (CBT), Cash for Work (CFW), and resilience-building activities: ensuring accountability, transparency, and digitization of beneficiary management through platforms including SCOPE, MoDA, ACAMIS, and COMET.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Manage beneficiary enrolment and attendance tracking in MoDA to maintain real-time accountability.

2. Assist in ensuring availability of accurate data (payment advice file, attendance) for processing beneficiary payments and preparing reconciliation reports.

3. Support local distribution planning and coordination with CBT team, Transfer Management, and Financial Service Providers.

4. Assist in reviewing and endorsing weekly operational planning updates, monthly combined reports (MCR), distribution reports (MDR), and first level reconciliation reports.

5. Manage monthly COMET data and ensure timely submission for donor and external reporting.

6. Coordinate with MEAL and COMET teams for donor reporting and liaise with Digital Solutions & SCOPE teams for digitization of beneficiary engagement and payment processes.

7. Guide cooperating partners with data management and weekly reports.

8. Assist monitoring cash for work activities, cash distributions, and ongoing resilience project implementation at field level as needed.

9. Contribute to strengthening capacity of cooperating partners and internal teams through technical training on SCOPE beneficiary management and related systems.

10. Other duties as required by the programme and operations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) is required.  Education in any relevant field is preferable. 
Experience: At least 5 years of overall experience in Programme Operations, Beneficiary Management, Cash Transfer Distributions or in any other relevant fields.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
 
Job Title: Programme Assistant (Data Management), G5, Cox's Bazar
Grade: G5
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Cox's Bazar
Number of positions: 01

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
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.

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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:  [email protected]

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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• 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.