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Programme Associate (EPR)_G6 WFP - World Food Programme Monrovia National GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position level Speaks English Application deadline: September 01, 2026 (5 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The Programme Associate (EPR) position at WFP Liberia involves supporting emergency preparedness and response activities while managing cooperating partner agreements. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including government entities and NGOs, to ensure effective program delivery. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining communication, tracking agreements, and providing analytical support for decision-making. This position demands initiative, strong coordination skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. Candidate Requirements: At least six years of experience in programme implementation or emergency response Experience with partner management and project management Ability to support emergency preparedness and response planning Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus Good communication and analytical skills Proficiency in Excel and database tools DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 1 September 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Monrovia) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok . 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). Organizational context This position is located in the WFP Liberia Country Office within the Programme Unit. The job holder supports emergency preparedness and response activities and acts as a cooperating partner management focal point for field level agreements and operational partnerships. The role works closely with activity managers, Field Office, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, Monitoring and Evaluation/RAM, government counterparts, cooperating partners, NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders involved in emergency preparedness, response and programme delivery. At this level, the job holder is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative, respond independently to operational queries with general guidance, exercise judgment in addressing unforeseen operational challenges, and coordinate support staff or field-level follow-up where required. Job purpose To provide effective specialized programme support and technical analyses for emergency preparedness and response activities, while supporting the effective management, tracking and compliance follow-up of cooperating partner agreements and operational partnerships in WFP Liberia. Key accountabilities A. Emergency Preparedness and Response Support the development, update and implementation of emergency preparedness plans, contingency planning tools, response protocols and related operational documents, ensuring alignment with WFP policies and humanitarian standards. Provide project management support for preparedness and emergency response activities, including simulation exercises, learning activities, operational planning and follow-up of preparedness action plans. Maintain regular communication with M&E unit, Field Office, programme teams and partners to collect updates on humanitarian needs, operational challenges, response gaps and support requirements. Support information management for preparedness and response activities, including early warning monitoring, risk tracking, emergency preparedness checklists, response dashboards, action trackers and lessons learned documentation. Compile, analyze and present emergency-related data to support decision-making, management updates, operational planning and communication with stakeholders. Support the preparation of emergency-related documents, including Concepts of Operations, situation updates, response plans, briefing notes, funding inputs, donor updates and internal reports. Coordinate with internal units and external partners, including NDMA and other government entities, NGOs and UN agencies, to support coherent preparedness and response planning and identify risks to operational delivery. Support sudden-onset emergency follow-up by escalating cr

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