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Programme Assistant G5 WFP - World Food Programme Liberia National GS-5, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position level Speaks English Application deadline: September 14, 2026 (13 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The Programme Assistant G5 position at WFP Liberia involves providing program support for various interventions in the field, ensuring timely planning and implementation of key programs. The role includes compiling data, supporting analysis, and contributing to reports to aid operational decision-making. The assistant will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to facilitate effective program delivery and communication. This position is based in Saclepea and requires strong attention to detail and good analytical skills. Candidate Requirements: 5 years of related job experience Experience in program implementation and administration Strong analytical skills Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint Good written and oral communication skills Fluency in English; knowledge of local Liberian languages is an asset Ability to work independently and manage sensitive data DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 14 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 The job holder provides programme support for all WFP interventions in the field (Home Grown School Feeding, Crisis Response, Health Supply Chain, Resilience…) and strengthen data quality, corporate reporting inputs, planning, implementation and knowledge management in the Field Office. The role supports activity managers and programme teams by ensuring that key programme interventions are properly planned and implemented in a timely manner. The job holder is responsible for contributing to programme plans, reports, performing basic analyses, and to the smooth implementation of programmes and projects. This position is in WFP Liberia Field Office based in Saclepea, under the supervision of the Head of Field Office. THE ROLE To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and program-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): Perform WFP Liberia programmes implementation within the area covered by Sacrepla Field Office, supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. Provide project management and/or general office support following established targets and WFP's policies and procedures. Within the specific area of responsibility, compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports in order to support operational decision-making. Perform accurate, timely recording of data, following corporate standards and guidelines. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions. Act as a point of contact for resolution of general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing programme activities. Act as a point of contact for general operational queries related to programme systems, trackers, reporting inputs, data files and knowledge repositories, requesting technical assistance where necessary. Support timely access to programme data, contact lists, planning tools and relevant reference documents during preparedness or response activities. Perform other programme support and data management duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience supporting programme implementation, programme administration, community engagement, reporting, planning or data management functions.

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