Associate Program (Learning & Knowledge Management)

Overview
Support implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Learning and Knowledge Management activities within RAM unit.

You have:

Diploma of secondary education required; a university degree in political science, economics, statistics, or a related field is preferred.
At least 6 years of progressive and relevant experience in program support, information management, knowledge management, research or analysis.
Experience of at least 3 years within the UN system, an international NGO, or a humanitarian organization is a major asset.
Strong knowledge of knowledge management principles and organizational learning in humanitarian or development contexts.
Good understanding of research, monitoring and evaluation processes (RAM), and quality requirements for disseminating results.
Ability to organize and structure information and knowledge products through internal platforms (SharePoint, institutional repositories).
Mastery of office and collaborative tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, teamwork spirit, and results orientation in line with WFP values.
Fluency in English and French is required.

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 May 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Time (Port-au-Prince) 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, color, 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 Program 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: Program Assistant (Learning & Knowledge Management) – VAM

Contract Type: National Fixed-Term Contract Grade: G6 UNIT/DIVISION: Research, Analysis and Monitoring (RAM) DUTY LOCATION (City, Country): Port-au-Prince, Haiti

DURATION: 12 months (renewable)

Application deadline: May 31, 2026. This position is open only to Haitian nationals. Applications from women are strongly encouraged.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and reports to the Reporting Officer .

JOB PURPOSE

The G6 Programme Assistant supports the implementation, coordination and monitoring of Learning and Knowledge Management activities within the RAM unit, by providing structured administrative, operational and technical support, thereby contributing to the effectiveness of analytical work, the capitalization of institutional knowledge and the sharing of knowledge.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (non-exhaustive list, within the framework of delegated responsibilities)

Coordinate and strengthen the management, sharing and transfer of knowledge from monitoring, evaluation and analysis activities (RAM, VAM, M&E, research), in accordance with WFP’s knowledge management strategy.
Establish and maintain structured systems for the collection, storage, organization and reuse of knowledge, data and analytical products of the country office, taking into account local context and priorities.
Actively contribute to the development of an organizational learning culture by facilitating the regular sharing of analytical results, lessons learned, and best practices between units.
Support the strengthening of staff capacity in knowledge management and institutional learning, including through the preparation of training materials and the organization of internal sessions.
To serve as a focal point and “champion” of knowledge management, promoting WFP’s vision, added value and institutional approaches to learning and knowledge management.
Coordinate the creation, updating and dissemination of knowledge management content, ensuring its accessibility via internal channels and appropriate digital platforms (SharePoint, online directories, etc.).
Support the drafting, revision, formatting and dissemination of reports, presentations, analytical notes and bulletins produced by the RAM unit, in accordance with WFP recommended standards and formats.
Ensure the monitoring, archiving and traceability of analytical publications and RAM deliverables, and coordinate their sharing with the relevant units (Communication, Programs, sub-offices, partners).
Prepare and consolidate performance monitoring and analysis reports, including on the progress of RAM activities, resource utilization, performance by sub-office and projects (PO/MPO/PR), highlighting trends, gaps and risks.
Ensure coordination with RAM focal points in sub-offices to harmonize the planning, reporting and monitoring of activities related to monitoring, learning and knowledge management.
Organize and support knowledge and results sharing events (workshops, debriefing sessions, “Instant Café”, learning events), and perform any other related tasks assigned by management.
Provide structured administrative support to the RAM unit, including administrative monitoring of activities and resources, preparation and follow-up of terms of reference, logistical coordination of workshops, and management of administrative records.
Perform any other tasks required as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High school diploma required. A university degree in political science, economics, statistics, information and knowledge management, business administration, social sciences or a related field is desirable.

Experience: At least 6 years of progressive and relevant experience in program support, information management, knowledge management, research, or analysis. At least 3 years of experience within the United Nations system, an international NGO, or a humanitarian organization is a significant asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Solid knowledge of the principles of knowledge management, capitalization and organizational learning in humanitarian or development contexts.
Good understanding of research, monitoring and evaluation (RAM) processes, as well as quality requirements and dissemination of results.
Ability to organize, structure, archive and share information and knowledge products via internal platforms (SharePoint, institutional directories).
Experience in preparing, revising and formatting reports, analytical notes, presentations and institutional documents.
Proficiency in office and collaborative tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
Ability to provide structured administrative support (monitoring of TORs, contracts, missions, workshops, documentation).
Ability to work in a coordinated manner with several units and sub-offices, respecting deadlines and priorities.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, team spirit, and results orientation, in line with WFP values.
LANGUAGES: Proficiency in English and French is required.

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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: [email protected]

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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.

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