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Programme Assistant (RAM)

WFPMultiple
Category | Grade:General | GS-5Deadline:14 Aug 2026Job ID:JR125367Posted on:31 Jul 2026
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Overview

Provides administrative and information-management support to WFP’s research, assessment and monitoring team, managing its hotline, operational systems, partner follow-up and field-monitor liaison while producing basic analyses that keep programme information accurate, accessible and timely.

Department: Research Assessment and Monitoring (RAM)

Languages

Required: French

Desired: English, Local language

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Manage the WFP hotline and share regular reports with programme and RAM teams
  • Process routine administrative and financial tasks for the RAM unit
  • Organise meetings, take notes and prepare reports
  • Maintain corporate information systems and ensure records remain current and accessible
  • Track partnerships and partner payments
  • Coordinate information flows between RAM staff and field monitors
  • Collect data and perform basic analysis for management information
  • Support partner liaison and day-to-day unit operations

Requirements

  • Completed secondary education in a relevant functional area with five years of experience in management, administration, logistics or a related field
  • Fluency at level C in spoken French
  • Knowledge of WFP financial operations and contract-management systems

Skills

Administrative SupportHotline ManagementInformation ManagementPartner CoordinationMeeting CoordinationData AnalysisFinancial AdministrationRecords ManagementProfessional Writing

Tools

WINGSCOUPACOMETDatabridgeMoDAMicrosoft Office

Additional info

  • Fixed-term appointment for 12 months with possible renewal
  • Expected start date is January 2027
  • Duty stations are Dakar and Diamniadio
  • Submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter through the WFP recruiting system