Asociado (a) de Programas - Implementación

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

23 November 2026-23:59-GMT-04:00 Venezuela Time (Caracas)

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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).

Title: Asociado (a) de Programas - Implementación

Duty Station: San Fernando de Apure

Contract Type: Service Contract

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving and changing lives by delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. Each year, WFP assists more than 100 million people in 88 countries.

WFP began operations in Venezuela in 2021 following the signing of an agreement with the Bolivarian Government of Venezuela. It has operational and programmatic presence in various states across the country. As of February 2023, WFP’s operations in Venezuela are guided by the Interim Country Strategic Plan (2023–2025), which includes four areas of work:

Comprehensive school feeding package and food rations. Strengthening institutional capacities. Disaster preparedness, response, and resilience to natural hazards and climate change impacts, including support for livelihoods. Provision of services.

This position is intended for both field offices (Area Offices - OTA) and the central office in Caracas.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the implementation of various programmatic activities that effectively meet food assistance needs. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative in responding independently to diverse queries, relying only on general guidance. Good judgment is required to address unforeseen operational issues that may arise daily.

The incumbent will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders and supervise a team of support staff, upholding WFP’s values of humanity, commitment, collaboration, integrity, and inclusion.

This role is part of the WFP Venezuela Programme Unit. The incumbent will report to the Programme Officer in charge of the Area Office (OTA) or to a Programme Officer at the Central Office. The incumbent will be responsible for program implementation and planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support and assistance in implementing various programmatic processes and activities, in line with WFP Venezuela’s program objectives and WFP policies and procedures.
• Coordinate WFP programs, plans, and processes for the states from the OTA and/or assigned projects from the central office, ensuring alignment with WFP Venezuela’s minimum program execution requirements, broader programmatic guidelines, and corporate standards.
• Manage projects and programmatic implementation activities for assigned states and/or projects, ensuring compliance with work plans, goals, objectives, and key performance indicators.
• Support coordination with internal and external counterparts (e.g., other WFP units, local authorities, implementing partners, and other UN agencies) to ensure effective collaboration in planning and implementing ongoing projects, and highlight potential risks to program implementation.
• Within the scope of responsibility, conduct data analysis, prepare accurate and timely reports, and ensure documentation of standard operating procedures for programs and related activities to support program development, adjustments, and informed operational decision-making. Ensure quantifiable results meet institutional standards and pass quality control.
• Manage and update corporate systems and tools for recording, consolidating, and reconciling program implementation information, ensuring consistency in data presented to stakeholders.
• Coordinate, guide, and facilitate the monthly preparation and implementation of programmatic activity plans, including distribution plans, cross-cutting areas, and capacity-building plans, aligned with country office guidelines and corporate standards.
• Coordinate, guide, and support implementing partners in their activities to fulfill the operations and activity plans outlined in the field agreement signed with WFP, ensuring alignment with WFP and Programme Unit guidelines and fostering strategic partnerships with complementary actions.
• Ensure proper and timely implementation (in OTA) or inclusion (in central office) of WFP Venezuela’s cross-cutting strategies: nutrition, disability inclusion, and community communication. This includes ongoing communication with the central office/OTA, reporting, and support to implementing partners.
• Support the implementation of community engagement strategies to ensure WFP program beneficiaries and their communities are informed and have participatory spaces.
• Based on WFP monitoring findings, propose and support timely adjustments to project planning and implementation.
• Identify monthly budget requirements and fund availability for activity plans and implementing partners.
• Support capacity-building efforts for WFP staff, implementing partners, and other key counterparts to implement WFP programs.
• Actively coordinate with WFP partners (e.g., NGOs, academia) and local public institutions to advance national and local activity implementation and support partner mapping for programmatic convergence and improved food security outcomes.
• Identify entry points for WFP programmatic activities in Venezuela.
• Supervise and guide junior staff, providing practical advice and guidance to help achieve objectives in accordance with agreed standards and timelines.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor and aligned with the purpose of the role.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: University degree in project development/management, business administration, social sciences, nutrition/public health, or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of post-secondary work experience in the public or private sector. Preferably, 2 years in the humanitarian/development sector and 1 year in food security and/or nutrition projects. Project management experience is desirable.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with attention to detail.Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Analytical skills and ability to synthesize information.Excellent communication skills.Critical, creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.High level of judgment and discretion.Familiarity with WFP tools and systems (COMET, Partner Connect, etc.) is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Spanish. English proficiency is an asset.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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