Programme Manager
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Gaza
Palestine
December 7, 2025
Full-timeDecember 7, 2025
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its efforts in humanitarian assistance and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background.
Job Overview:
The Programme Assistant position at WFP is crucial for supporting the implementation of programmatic activities within the Gaza Area Office. The role involves producing organized and accurate work, undertaking specific business support activities, and providing guidance on standard practices to junior staff. The Programme Assistant is expected to deliver standard program support processes that facilitate the effective delivery of assistance packages in Gaza. This includes gathering information to support document drafting, responding to queries, managing administrative and financial tasks, and ensuring data integrity. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve programmatic objectives. The Programme Assistant will play a key role in ensuring that WFP's mission to provide humanitarian assistance is met efficiently and effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: gathering information to assist in drafting documents and preparing reports; responding to client queries and escalating issues as necessary; managing routine administrative and financial tasks to ensure effective resource management; providing revision and proofreading services for standard documents; maintaining standard systems and files for accurate information availability; identifying discrepancies in data and reporting them to senior staff; ensuring data integrity in corporate systems; offering guidance on business support methods to junior colleagues; coordinating with internal teams and partners to ensure timely delivery of programmatic objectives; and performing any other duties as required by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate in relevant fields such as International Affairs, Law, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy, Management, or project management being desirable. Additionally, candidates should possess strong technical knowledge in market-based interventions and private sector engagement, as well as proficiency in office equipment and computer software, particularly Microsoft Word. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals is essential.
Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for this position is the completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in a relevant field such as International Affairs, Law, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy, Management, or project management is highly desirable and will enhance a candidate's application.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of four years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of program implementation. This experience should demonstrate technical knowledge in relevant areas, particularly in market-based interventions and private sector engagement. The role requires a solid understanding of programmatic processes and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of proficiency (level C) in both languages to effectively communicate with stakeholders and produce accurate documentation.
Additional Notes:
This position is a Service Contract (SC) at Grade Level 4, with a duration of 12 months. It is specifically for Palestinian nationals residing in Gaza. The monthly remuneration will be based on the SC salary scale, and the contract includes health coverage under CIGNA with co-cost sharing. Social insurance contributions of 8.33% will be added to the net base salary. The contract may be renewed subject to WFP needs, staff performance, and availability of funds. Employees will accrue 2.5 days of annual leave and 2 days of sick leave per month. It is important to note that remuneration under the SC is subject to national or local taxation. Candidates must provide a complete application, including a table with residency, company name, position title, and dates of employment, as incomplete applications will not be considered. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its efforts in humanitarian assistance and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background.
Job Overview:
The Programme Assistant position at WFP is crucial for supporting the implementation of programmatic activities within the Gaza Area Office. The role involves producing organized and accurate work, undertaking specific business support activities, and providing guidance on standard practices to junior staff. The Programme Assistant is expected to deliver standard program support processes that facilitate the effective delivery of assistance packages in Gaza. This includes gathering information to support document drafting, responding to queries, managing administrative and financial tasks, and ensuring data integrity. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve programmatic objectives. The Programme Assistant will play a key role in ensuring that WFP's mission to provide humanitarian assistance is met efficiently and effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: gathering information to assist in drafting documents and preparing reports; responding to client queries and escalating issues as necessary; managing routine administrative and financial tasks to ensure effective resource management; providing revision and proofreading services for standard documents; maintaining standard systems and files for accurate information availability; identifying discrepancies in data and reporting them to senior staff; ensuring data integrity in corporate systems; offering guidance on business support methods to junior colleagues; coordinating with internal teams and partners to ensure timely delivery of programmatic objectives; and performing any other duties as required by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate in relevant fields such as International Affairs, Law, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy, Management, or project management being desirable. Additionally, candidates should possess strong technical knowledge in market-based interventions and private sector engagement, as well as proficiency in office equipment and computer software, particularly Microsoft Word. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals is essential.
Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for this position is the completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in a relevant field such as International Affairs, Law, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy, Management, or project management is highly desirable and will enhance a candidate's application.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of four years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of program implementation. This experience should demonstrate technical knowledge in relevant areas, particularly in market-based interventions and private sector engagement. The role requires a solid understanding of programmatic processes and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of proficiency (level C) in both languages to effectively communicate with stakeholders and produce accurate documentation.
Additional Notes:
This position is a Service Contract (SC) at Grade Level 4, with a duration of 12 months. It is specifically for Palestinian nationals residing in Gaza. The monthly remuneration will be based on the SC salary scale, and the contract includes health coverage under CIGNA with co-cost sharing. Social insurance contributions of 8.33% will be added to the net base salary. The contract may be renewed subject to WFP needs, staff performance, and availability of funds. Employees will accrue 2.5 days of annual leave and 2 days of sick leave per month. It is important to note that remuneration under the SC is subject to national or local taxation. Candidates must provide a complete application, including a table with residency, company name, position title, and dates of employment, as incomplete applications will not be considered. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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