Project Support Officer
World Food Programme (WFP)
Tshikapa
Democratic Congo
January 16, 2026
Full-timeJanuary 16, 2026
Project Support Officer
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 nutrition. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and the organization strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities it serves. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, providing opportunities for career advancement across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Project Support Officer position at WFP involves contributing to the development of a limited number of projects, plans, and processes, ensuring alignment with broader programmatic policies and guidelines. The role requires providing project management support for specific, clearly defined programs and projects that are small to medium in scale and relatively straightforward. The officer will be responsible for maintaining rigorous quality standards in data collection and monitoring systems, conducting research and analyzing political and operational issues to assist senior colleagues in policy and program development. Additionally, the officer will prepare accurate and timely reports on programs and activities to facilitate informed decision-making and ensure consistency in information presented to stakeholders. The position also involves liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and monitoring of ongoing projects, supporting the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to enhance food assistance delivery, and strengthening the capacity of WFP staff, partners, and national government to respond to food assistance needs. The officer will provide guidance to support staff, serve as a reference point, and assist with analyses and inquiries, while also performing any other tasks as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a relevant advanced university degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or another field related to development assistance. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to interpret baseline data in the context of WFP's specialized areas to contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of technical programs. They should also be able to identify key variables and contextual factors influencing food assistance issues and programs throughout their lifecycle, guiding the design or redesign of quality programs. Furthermore, candidates must possess the ability to analyze and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from various sources to inform transfer modality choices and program development, as well as the capability to collect market information and process proposals in accordance with WFP's standard rules and regulations for effective implementation. Proficiency in spreadsheet use, data presentation, and report writing is also essential.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or another area related to development assistance. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional years of relevant professional experience may be considered acceptable.
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in a field related to international development is required. Candidates should have experience in implementing technical programs, contributing to operational design, and participating in policy discussions and decisions. Experience in project management and collaboration with various stakeholders is also essential.
Languages:
Fluency in French (Level C) is mandatory, and proficiency in English (Level C) is also required. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time role with a contract duration that may vary based on project needs. WFP is committed to recruiting internationally and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of their background. The organization offers an attractive compensation package, which will be detailed in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement. WFP is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, ensuring an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
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 nutrition. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and the organization strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities it serves. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, providing opportunities for career advancement across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Project Support Officer position at WFP involves contributing to the development of a limited number of projects, plans, and processes, ensuring alignment with broader programmatic policies and guidelines. The role requires providing project management support for specific, clearly defined programs and projects that are small to medium in scale and relatively straightforward. The officer will be responsible for maintaining rigorous quality standards in data collection and monitoring systems, conducting research and analyzing political and operational issues to assist senior colleagues in policy and program development. Additionally, the officer will prepare accurate and timely reports on programs and activities to facilitate informed decision-making and ensure consistency in information presented to stakeholders. The position also involves liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and monitoring of ongoing projects, supporting the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships to enhance food assistance delivery, and strengthening the capacity of WFP staff, partners, and national government to respond to food assistance needs. The officer will provide guidance to support staff, serve as a reference point, and assist with analyses and inquiries, while also performing any other tasks as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of a limited number of projects, plans, and processes, ensuring alignment with broader programmatic policies and guidelines.
- Provide project management support for specific, clearly defined programs and projects that are small to medium in scale and relatively straightforward, ensuring a coordinated approach with broader programs and compliance with WFP standards and procedures.
- Monitor data collection and tracking systems to maintain rigorous quality standards.
- Conduct research and analyze political and operational issues to support senior colleagues in policy, program, and activity development.
- Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reports on programs and activities to enable informed decision-making and ensure consistency in information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and monitor ongoing projects.
- Support the identification, development, and management of potential partnerships for collaborative work leading to improved food assistance delivery.
- Assist in strengthening the capacity of WFP staff, partners, and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, including through project management support in training initiatives.
- Provide guidance to support staff, serving as a reference point and assisting with analyses and inquiries. 1
- Perform any other tasks as required.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a relevant advanced university degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or another field related to development assistance. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to interpret baseline data in the context of WFP's specialized areas to contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of technical programs. They should also be able to identify key variables and contextual factors influencing food assistance issues and programs throughout their lifecycle, guiding the design or redesign of quality programs. Furthermore, candidates must possess the ability to analyze and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from various sources to inform transfer modality choices and program development, as well as the capability to collect market information and process proposals in accordance with WFP's standard rules and regulations for effective implementation. Proficiency in spreadsheet use, data presentation, and report writing is also essential.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or another area related to development assistance. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional years of relevant professional experience may be considered acceptable.
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in a field related to international development is required. Candidates should have experience in implementing technical programs, contributing to operational design, and participating in policy discussions and decisions. Experience in project management and collaboration with various stakeholders is also essential.
Languages:
Fluency in French (Level C) is mandatory, and proficiency in English (Level C) is also required. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time role with a contract duration that may vary based on project needs. WFP is committed to recruiting internationally and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of their background. The organization offers an attractive compensation package, which will be detailed in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement. WFP is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, ensuring an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
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