Senior Program Officer, Private Sector Delivery
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Home Based Online
January 4, 2026
Full-timeJanuary 4, 2026
Programme Assistant (District Community Facilitator)
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, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing thousands of individuals who are dedicated to its mission. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees regardless of race, gender, or background. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, notably receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 202
Job Overview:
The Programme Assistant (District Community Facilitator) will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of WFP's programs at the district level. This position is based at the District Education Sport Bureau (DESB) and the District Agriculture and Forestry Office (DAFO). The Programme Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Associate and the overall supervision of the Head of the Field Office. The primary functions of this role include verifying the distribution of food and non-food items, collaborating with government counterparts for program planning, and ensuring effective communication and monitoring of ongoing project activities. The Programme Assistant will also be responsible for collecting and analyzing program data, preparing reports, and suggesting improvements to monitoring processes. This position requires a proactive approach to liaising with community leaders and cooperating partners to facilitate effective operations and communication flow.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Assistant will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: verifying planned movements and distributions of food or non-food items, resolving routine issues, and escalating matters as necessary to ensure compliance with WFP standards. The role involves supporting the planning of program implementation activities in collaboration with relevant government counterparts, exchanging information with internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration and monitoring of project activities. The Programme Assistant will collect and summarize assistance program data, conduct analyses, and prepare reports to support program reviews and decision-making. Additionally, the role requires liaising with cooperating partners to gather feedback for program improvements, arranging regular meetings with community leaders regarding distribution arrangements, and providing guidance and training to other staff members. The Programme Assistant will also prepare field mission reports and follow standard WFP processes for food and cash assistance in both emergency and non-emergency contexts.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a completion of secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate or degree in related fields such as Agriculture, Education, Community Development, Rural Development, or Environment being desirable. Fluency in both oral and written English and Lao is mandatory. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant working experience in community development, agriculture support, rural development, or school feeding programs. Experience working with technical teams and contributing to program implementation is also preferred. Additional desirable skills include excellent word processing and Excel skills, experience working in challenging environments with diverse populations, and the ability to communicate effectively with government partners. Knowledge of database management and data analysis is an asset, as is the ability to travel to project areas by motorbike and hold a valid driving license.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a completion of secondary school education as a minimum. A post-secondary certificate or degree in relevant functional areas such as Agriculture, Education, Community Development, Rural Development, or Environment is highly desirable and will enhance a candidate's suitability for the role.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a minimum of five years of relevant working experience, particularly in sectors related to community development, agriculture support, rural development, or school feeding programs. Experience in working with technical teams and contributing to program implementation is also essential for this role, as it ensures that the candidate is well-prepared to handle the responsibilities associated with the position.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Lao is mandatory for this position. Additionally, the ability to speak ethnic group languages is considered an asset, as it can facilitate better communication and engagement with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is a Service Contract specifically for Lao Nationals only, with a duration of one year and the possibility of extension. The role is based in Sukhuma District, Champasak Province, and is classified at the SC5 grade level. WFP emphasizes a commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process, and all employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing thousands of individuals who are dedicated to its mission. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees regardless of race, gender, or background. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, notably receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 202
- The organization is committed to fostering a healthy work environment that aligns with its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. WFP also invests in the professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, providing opportunities for career advancement across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Programme Assistant (District Community Facilitator) will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of WFP's programs at the district level. This position is based at the District Education Sport Bureau (DESB) and the District Agriculture and Forestry Office (DAFO). The Programme Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Associate and the overall supervision of the Head of the Field Office. The primary functions of this role include verifying the distribution of food and non-food items, collaborating with government counterparts for program planning, and ensuring effective communication and monitoring of ongoing project activities. The Programme Assistant will also be responsible for collecting and analyzing program data, preparing reports, and suggesting improvements to monitoring processes. This position requires a proactive approach to liaising with community leaders and cooperating partners to facilitate effective operations and communication flow.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Assistant will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: verifying planned movements and distributions of food or non-food items, resolving routine issues, and escalating matters as necessary to ensure compliance with WFP standards. The role involves supporting the planning of program implementation activities in collaboration with relevant government counterparts, exchanging information with internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration and monitoring of project activities. The Programme Assistant will collect and summarize assistance program data, conduct analyses, and prepare reports to support program reviews and decision-making. Additionally, the role requires liaising with cooperating partners to gather feedback for program improvements, arranging regular meetings with community leaders regarding distribution arrangements, and providing guidance and training to other staff members. The Programme Assistant will also prepare field mission reports and follow standard WFP processes for food and cash assistance in both emergency and non-emergency contexts.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a completion of secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate or degree in related fields such as Agriculture, Education, Community Development, Rural Development, or Environment being desirable. Fluency in both oral and written English and Lao is mandatory. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant working experience in community development, agriculture support, rural development, or school feeding programs. Experience working with technical teams and contributing to program implementation is also preferred. Additional desirable skills include excellent word processing and Excel skills, experience working in challenging environments with diverse populations, and the ability to communicate effectively with government partners. Knowledge of database management and data analysis is an asset, as is the ability to travel to project areas by motorbike and hold a valid driving license.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a completion of secondary school education as a minimum. A post-secondary certificate or degree in relevant functional areas such as Agriculture, Education, Community Development, Rural Development, or Environment is highly desirable and will enhance a candidate's suitability for the role.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have a minimum of five years of relevant working experience, particularly in sectors related to community development, agriculture support, rural development, or school feeding programs. Experience in working with technical teams and contributing to program implementation is also essential for this role, as it ensures that the candidate is well-prepared to handle the responsibilities associated with the position.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Lao is mandatory for this position. Additionally, the ability to speak ethnic group languages is considered an asset, as it can facilitate better communication and engagement with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is a Service Contract specifically for Lao Nationals only, with a duration of one year and the possibility of extension. The role is based in Sukhuma District, Champasak Province, and is classified at the SC5 grade level. WFP emphasizes a commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process, and all employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications.
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