Asociado/a de Programas Resiliencia y Cambio Climático
World Food Programme (WFP)
Bogota
Colombia
December 25, 2025
Full-timeDecember 25, 2025
Asociado/a de Programas Resiliencia y Cambio Climático
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 eradicating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's vision emphasizes the importance of a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce, working in an inclusive environment that reflects its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. The organization has been recognized for its efforts, notably receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace.
Job Overview:
The position of Associate Programme Resilience and Climate Change at WFP involves leading the implementation of the project aimed at improving the resilience of indigenous peoples to climate change in vulnerable areas of the Colombian Amazon. This role is crucial as it addresses the high poverty rates and food insecurity faced by communities in the Amazon region, where environmental degradation and climate change have exacerbated existing challenges. The Associate will coordinate activities related to resilience and climate change, ensuring alignment with national and international policies. The position requires a proactive approach to engage with various stakeholders, including government entities and local communities, to implement effective adaptation measures and promote food security. The role also emphasizes the importance of integrating gender perspectives into resilience activities, ensuring equitable benefits for both women and men in targeted communities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate will act as a technical liaison between WFP, the Ministry of Environment, and local entities, facilitating the implementation of adaptation measures and resilience strategies. Responsibilities include aligning project activities with national policies on climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development. The Associate will support planning, preparation, and management of adaptation measures and climate information services, ensuring that project activities meet established goals and adhere to WFP policies. They will assist in monitoring operational plans of implementing partners, guide participatory diagnostics, and support the design of productive projects. The role also involves conducting training sessions on food security, soil conservation, sustainable forest management, and market access. The Associate will evaluate environmental and social safeguards for prioritized adaptation measures, prepare reports, and analyze data to highlight trends and issues. Additionally, they will support project monitoring and evaluation, ensuring effective implementation and compliance with project objectives, and provide inputs for donor reporting.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed secondary education, with a desirable professional degree in biological, forestry, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, or related fields, preferably with postgraduate studies. A minimum of six years of demonstrated professional experience in managing or supporting environmental or sustainable development projects is required. At least two years of experience in designing, implementing, or monitoring climate change projects, biodiversity restoration, and community-based environmental management is essential. Candidates should have experience in planning, results-based execution, monitoring, and evaluation of projects, as well as proven experience in institutional coordination and technical support in field settings. Knowledge of UN administrative rules and procedures, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, is valued.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes the completion of secondary education as a minimum. A professional degree in relevant fields such as biological sciences, forestry, environmental studies, or agricultural engineering is desirable, with a preference for candidates holding postgraduate qualifications. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of climate change and resilience strategies in the context of the Colombian Amazon.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of six years of professional experience in environmental management or sustainable development projects. Candidates should have at least two years of demonstrable experience in climate change project design, implementation, or monitoring, with a focus on biodiversity restoration and community engagement. Experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluating projects, as well as working with ethnic communities and providing technical support in field operations, is essential for success in this role.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written Spanish is mandatory for this position. A working knowledge of English at an intermediate level is desirable, as it will facilitate communication with international partners and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is offered under a Service Contract for a duration of six months, classified at the SC6 level. The role is based in Bogota, Colombia, but aims to establish a roster of qualified candidates for future opportunities in other cities where operational needs arise. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee immediate employment but allows for consideration for relevant vacancies over a period of up to 24 months. WFP emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The organization provides an attractive compensation package and invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mobility opportunities.
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 eradicating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's vision emphasizes the importance of a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce, working in an inclusive environment that reflects its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. The organization has been recognized for its efforts, notably receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace.
Job Overview:
The position of Associate Programme Resilience and Climate Change at WFP involves leading the implementation of the project aimed at improving the resilience of indigenous peoples to climate change in vulnerable areas of the Colombian Amazon. This role is crucial as it addresses the high poverty rates and food insecurity faced by communities in the Amazon region, where environmental degradation and climate change have exacerbated existing challenges. The Associate will coordinate activities related to resilience and climate change, ensuring alignment with national and international policies. The position requires a proactive approach to engage with various stakeholders, including government entities and local communities, to implement effective adaptation measures and promote food security. The role also emphasizes the importance of integrating gender perspectives into resilience activities, ensuring equitable benefits for both women and men in targeted communities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate will act as a technical liaison between WFP, the Ministry of Environment, and local entities, facilitating the implementation of adaptation measures and resilience strategies. Responsibilities include aligning project activities with national policies on climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development. The Associate will support planning, preparation, and management of adaptation measures and climate information services, ensuring that project activities meet established goals and adhere to WFP policies. They will assist in monitoring operational plans of implementing partners, guide participatory diagnostics, and support the design of productive projects. The role also involves conducting training sessions on food security, soil conservation, sustainable forest management, and market access. The Associate will evaluate environmental and social safeguards for prioritized adaptation measures, prepare reports, and analyze data to highlight trends and issues. Additionally, they will support project monitoring and evaluation, ensuring effective implementation and compliance with project objectives, and provide inputs for donor reporting.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed secondary education, with a desirable professional degree in biological, forestry, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, or related fields, preferably with postgraduate studies. A minimum of six years of demonstrated professional experience in managing or supporting environmental or sustainable development projects is required. At least two years of experience in designing, implementing, or monitoring climate change projects, biodiversity restoration, and community-based environmental management is essential. Candidates should have experience in planning, results-based execution, monitoring, and evaluation of projects, as well as proven experience in institutional coordination and technical support in field settings. Knowledge of UN administrative rules and procedures, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, is valued.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes the completion of secondary education as a minimum. A professional degree in relevant fields such as biological sciences, forestry, environmental studies, or agricultural engineering is desirable, with a preference for candidates holding postgraduate qualifications. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of climate change and resilience strategies in the context of the Colombian Amazon.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of six years of professional experience in environmental management or sustainable development projects. Candidates should have at least two years of demonstrable experience in climate change project design, implementation, or monitoring, with a focus on biodiversity restoration and community engagement. Experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluating projects, as well as working with ethnic communities and providing technical support in field operations, is essential for success in this role.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written Spanish is mandatory for this position. A working knowledge of English at an intermediate level is desirable, as it will facilitate communication with international partners and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is offered under a Service Contract for a duration of six months, classified at the SC6 level. The role is based in Bogota, Colombia, but aims to establish a roster of qualified candidates for future opportunities in other cities where operational needs arise. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee immediate employment but allows for consideration for relevant vacancies over a period of up to 24 months. WFP emphasizes a commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The organization provides an attractive compensation package and invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mobility opportunities.
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