Programme Associate

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

13 August :59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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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).

The Programme Associate will support the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness activities, facilitate engagement with MoDMR and other stakeholders, and provide operational and logistical support for earthquake simulation exercises and related capacity-building events.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

1. Support the implementation of WFP's Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) strategy, including the Emergency Preparedness Platform and contingency planning processes.

2. Assist in reviewing and updating contingency plans, emergency SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and risk registers at national and sub-national levels.

3. Contribute to planning and execution of simulation exercises, especially for earthquake preparedness, including scenario translation and stakeholder engagement.

4. Draft reports, briefs, concept notes, meeting minutes, and success stories. document processes and prepare materials for government and partner meetings. Assist in After-Action Reviews and improvement planning.

5. Support workshops and training sessions on emergency preparedness and response coordination, including development of materials and evaluations.

6. Contribute to situation reports, dashboards, and emergency response monitoring tools.

7. Provide field-level coordination and support during emergencies, including assessments and distributions, and participate in simulation follow-up actions.

8. Identify, review and summarise different departments and ministries' policies (e.g., MoDMR: Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, DDM: Department of Disaster Management, LGED: Local Government Engineering Department, BWDB: Bangladesh Water Development Board etc.) operational guidelines, and documents regarding DRR( Disaster Risk Reduction ) activities, including community infrastructure for risk reduction.

9. Identify communication, implementation, and procedural gaps across organizations, including unintended outcomes, ineffective implementation and practices/policy conflicts. Prepare a mapping of the DRR activities, identifying coordination gaps, overlapping tasks, and barriers to planning and implementing the DRR( Disaster Risk Reduction )community asset creation works.

10. Identify key DRR areas for WFP collaboration and effective modalities to support risk reduction and resilience-building.

11. Perform any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) is required. Education in Disaster Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field is preferable.
Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Management, Programme Implementation, or Coordination with government agencies. or in any other relevant field.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Job Title: Programme Associate (Emergency Preparedness and Response)
Grade: SSA6
Type of contract: Special Service Agreement
Duration: 3 Months
Duty Station: Dhaka
Number of positions: 01
Date of Publication: 14 August, 2025
Deadline of Application: 20 August, 2025
 
This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
 
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance. 
 
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Excellent coordination, planning, and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

• Good analytical and data management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); or SCOPE is an advantage.

• Fluency in Bangla and English (oral and written).

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• 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.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• 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

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• 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.

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