Associate Program (Targeting) G6,

Overview
Provide technical and analytical support in targeting and prioritization.

You have:

High school diploma required. A university degree in economics, statistics, social sciences, food security or a related field is preferred.
At least 6 years of progressive experience in food security analysis, targeting, vulnerability monitoring or related fields.
Fluency in English and French is required.
Good knowledge of food security and vulnerability analysis methodologies.
Ability to compile, analyze and interpret complex datasets.

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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.

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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 (Targeting) – 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 directly to the National Officer (NOA) , under the overall authority of the International Officer VAM within the RAM unit.

JOB PURPOSE

Provide technical and analytical support to the Country Office in Haiti in the areas of targeting and prioritization. The incumbent will coordinate processes related to outsourced targeting, ensure methodological rigor, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making for program design and implementation.

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

Support the technical and strategic processes related to outsourced targeting, by providing analytical and methodological support to those responsible for the activities.
Contribute to the design, planning and implementation of targeting mechanisms, including the drafting of calls for expressions of interest (EOIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs).
Evaluate the proposals from partners, ensuring methodological soundness, operational capacity and cost efficiency.
Support budget negotiations with partners to ensure a balance between quality, feasibility and availability of resources.
Contribute to the implementation of monitoring and quality control systems to assess compliance with eligibility criteria and to identify inclusion/exclusion errors.
Support the training and development of educational materials related to vulnerability targeting and analysis.
Document lessons learned and best practices, contributing to the improvement of guidelines, tools and training materials.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a national work plan aimed at strengthening capacities in targeting and prioritization, in accordance with audit recommendations.
Collaborating with gender and protection focal points to ensure inclusive, equitable and transparent targeting processes.
Working closely with program teams to integrate targeting strategies into general food assistance, livelihoods, resilience and school feeding activities.
Perform any other related tasks as needed.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High school diploma required. A university degree in economics, statistics, social sciences, food security or a related field is preferred.

Experience: At least 6 years of progressive experience in food security analysis, targeting, vulnerability monitoring, or related fields. Experience coordinating with partners and managing outsourced processes is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Good knowledge of food security and vulnerability analysis methodologies.
Basic understanding of WFP’s institutional targeting guidelines and audit processes.
Ability to compile, analyze and interpret complex datasets.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools.
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

All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
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At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
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.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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