Asistente Senior de Programas PSEA

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 ensuring security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all. WFP is recognized for its efforts in providing food assistance and has been 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 workplace that reflects the communities it serves, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Overview:
The Senior Programme Assistant for PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of community awareness and prevention actions within the inter-agency PSEA service framework. This position is vital in ensuring that information regarding rights, codes of conduct, and reporting mechanisms is clear, accessible, culturally relevant, and understandable for prioritized communities. The role involves methodological adjustments to training processes, preparation and facilitation of training sessions for humanitarian actors and communities, and alignment with existing inter-agency standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Assistant will also be responsible for ensuring proper case referrals according to established pathways, contributing to the production of technical and operational inputs derived from training activities, and supporting the consolidation of information that strengthens prevention, accountability, and collective response to sexual exploitation and abuse.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the Senior Programme Assistant include designing or adapting training modules, agendas, facilitation guides, educational materials, and evaluation tools for basic training in PSEA and Training of Trainers (ToT) processes. The Assistant will contextualize and support the design of the inter-agency PSEA communication package, ensuring that messages about rights, prohibited behaviors, and reporting mechanisms are culturally and linguistically appropriate. Responsibilities also include coordinating the production and technical review of printed and visual materials, planning logistics for the distribution of materials, organizing community awareness sessions focused on rights and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and collaborating with community leaders and local actors for social and cultural validation of messages and methodologies. The Assistant will identify barriers to understanding and access related to language, disability, age, gender, ethnicity, and other conditions that may limit access to information. Additionally, the Assistant will consolidate reports on activities, coverage, findings, and recommendations to improve community awareness strategies, ensure safe reporting mechanisms, coordinate with the technical PSEA team for necessary adjustments, support the reception of reported cases, document cases and actions taken, monitor referred cases, and contribute to the preparation of technical and operational reports on implemented actions in prevention, awareness, and case management.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a minimum of secondary education completion, with a desirable professional degree in social sciences (such as social work, psychology, economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, etc.) or related fields (such as business administration, public management, etc.). A specialization or master's degree in strategic planning, gender studies, monitoring and evaluation of policies, plans, programs, and projects in development and/or humanitarian action is preferred. The academic background should enable the individual to propose and apply methods, approaches, and methodologies for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of training programs, particularly in the field of humanitarian protection and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Educational Background:
Candidates should have completed secondary education, with a preference for those holding a professional degree in relevant fields such as social sciences or related areas. Advanced degrees in strategic planning, gender studies, or monitoring and evaluation are highly desirable, as they provide the necessary skills to effectively implement and evaluate training programs in humanitarian contexts.

Experience:
A minimum of five years of experience in social, humanitarian, or development programs is required, with specific involvement in designing and implementing training processes. At least three years of direct experience in implementing prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse initiatives, including community training and capacity building for humanitarian actors, is essential. Proven experience in designing, adapting, and validating educational and methodological materials that are culturally and linguistically relevant is also required, along with experience in training trainers and providing technical support to partners.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication in the context of the role. Proficiency in English is highly desirable, as it may facilitate communication with international partners and enhance the effectiveness of the role in a global context.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration is until October 30, 2026, under a Special Services Agreement (SSA) at level SSA

• The position is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and involves working within a diverse and multicultural environment. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees for applications or recruitment processes, and all employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications.