Programme Assistant (Data Assurance)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: 13 February 2026

Job Description

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).

Job title: Programme Assistant (Data Assurance) -Open to Ethiopian National

Type of Contract: Service Contract Level 5

Unit Division: Programme

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Duration: 1 Year

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

This job is in the Country Office (CO). The job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or the designate.

At this level, job holders are responsible for the completion of a range of specialized and/or standardized processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff. They work under minimum supervision, perform basic analyses and compile reports to support information consistency and smooth implementation of programmes/projects.

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Assist in anomaly detection, reconciliation, de-duplication, adjudication, and verification of beneficiary data across all activities.
Support consolidation, cleaning, and reconciliation of CBT datasets (including PAF and FSP reports) and flag discrepancies for corrective action.
Assist in follow-up with Area Offices, Sub-Offices, programme teams, and TEC on identified data quality issues.
Maintain accurate, verified, and auditable digital data trails for operational and reporting purposes.
Support preparation and dissemination of the Monthly Data Assurance Report for programme activities.
Support automation of recurring data processing, validation, and reporting tasks to improve time efficiency and reduce manual errors.
Assist in ad-hoc data analysis and preparation of customized reports, dashboards, and summaries.
Assist in reviewing SCOPE data across activities to assess completeness, accuracy, and relevance.
Support data cleaning and data retention exercises based on agreed criteria and timelines.
Assist in monitoring compliance with digital security protocols, data protection and privacy policies for beneficiary information management.
Assist in the development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to data assurance.
Undertake field missions and duty travel as required to support registration and distribution activities, ensuring smooth execution on-site.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Completion of secondary school education.
A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the areas of team coordination, data analysis, data protection, data collection, management of databases, field assessments as well as monitoring and evaluation.
Previous experience and familiarity with WFP’s beneficiary registration system (SCOPE) is an asset

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Amharic.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.
If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.
Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.
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.
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
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.

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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 February 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa).