DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2 January 2026-23:59-GMT-06:00 Central Standard Time (El Salvador)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

TERMS OF REFERENCE

TITULO DE LA POSICIÓN:
Programme Policy Officer – Programme Enabler
TIPO DE CONTRATO:
Service Contract
UNIDAD/DIVISIÓN:
Programme
DUTY STATION:
San Salvador, El Salvador
DURACIÓN:
06 meses
CONTEXTO ORGANIZATIVO Y FINALIDAD DEL PUESTO:
El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (WFP, por sus siglas en inglés) es la organización humanitaria líder que salva vidas y cambia vidas, brindando asistencia alimentaria en emergencias y trabajando con las comunidades para mejorar la nutrición y crear resiliencia, asistiendo cada año a más de 100 millones de personas en 88 países.
El PMA en El Salvador está implementando su Plan Estratégico de País (CSP) 2022–2027, el cual enfatiza el fortalecimiento de las capacidades nacionales, la mejora de los sistemas alimentarios y el incremento de la resiliencia. El trabajo de PMA se enfoca en hogares vulnerables a través de la protección social con amplio enfoque en nutrición, incluyendo la alimentación escolar, apoyo a pequeños productores en acceso a mercados, aumentar la resiliencia ante el cambio climático en poblaciones vulnerables y dar respuesta en situación de emergencias de lento y rápido desarrollo.
La persona titular deberá poder trabajar con un alto grado de independencia, deberá dar muestras de responsabilidad y de iniciativa para responder autónomamente a consultas diversas, disponiendo solo de orientaciones de orden general. Se requiere que haga uso de buen criterio frente a los problemas operacionales imprevistos que puedan surgir a diario. Supervisara personal más junior para asegurar que los objetivos del pilar se cumplan. Esta posición reporta al Jefe de Programas.
RESPONSABILIDADES PRINCIPALES (lista indicativa y no exhaustiva)
1. Asesoría Estratégica
Brindar asesoramiento estratégico sobre la integración y vinculación de actividades del programa para mejorar la coherencia y el impacto.
2. Planificación y Monitoreo del Programa
a. Apoyar a la Oficina del País (SO) y a los responsables de actividades en el desarrollo y seguimiento de metas y objetivos del programa.
b. Garantizar el seguimiento del progreso y realizar ajustes oportunos para cumplir con las metas.
3. Coordinación con las Partes Interesadas
Coordinar las discusiones relacionadas con el programa con contrapartes gubernamentales y otros actores clave para fomentar la colaboración y la alineación.
4. Habilitación del Programa
Supervisar la implementación de los habilitadores del programa, incluyendo:
a. Transferencias Basadas en Efectivo (CBT)
b. Gestión Integrada de Datos (IDM)
c. Participación con Socios Cooperantes
5. Otros según sea requerido.

CUALIFICACIONES REQUERIDAS:
Educación:
Título universitario en ciencias sociales, administración de empresas, políticas públicas, relaciones internacionales, desarrollo/gestión de proyectos o áreas afines.
Competencias:
• Capacidad para brindar asesoramiento estratégico de alto nivel.
• Excelentes habilidades de coordinación y comunicación.
Experiencia:
• Mínimo de 7 años de experiencia laboral en sectores de desarrollo y humanitario.
• Experiencia comprobada en Monitoreo y Evaluación (M&E).
• Sólida experiencia en planificación estratégica y participación de las partes interesadas.
• Experiencia comprobada en la ejecución y el diseño de programas.
Idiomas: Dominio Avanzado, hablado y escrito, del español. Deseable dominio Avanzado, hablado y escrito, del inglés (Nivel C)

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.