The World Food Programme has announced new job opportunities in Kenya for qualified professionals seeking to contribute to humanitarian operations, programme support, and performance reporting. These openings present an opportunity to join one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations working to fight hunger and improve food security in vulnerable communities.
WFP continues to play a critical role in Kenya through emergency response, resilience building, nutrition support, refugee assistance, and operational coordination across several counties. The newly advertised vacancies are based in Nairobi and other field locations, with opportunities suited for candidates interested in administration, monitoring and evaluation, and information management.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the available positions.
1. Business Support Assistant, SSA5
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Reference: JR123391
Posted: Yesterday
The Business Support Assistant will support daily office operations by providing administrative and business support services that help ensure smooth implementation of activities within the assigned department. The role contributes to efficient internal coordination and helps teams deliver programmes effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to facilitate smooth office operations
- Support document preparation including reports, correspondence, and internal communication materials
- Maintain filing systems, records, and administrative databases
- Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and tracking follow-up actions
- Support coordination of travel arrangements, logistics, and office scheduling where required
- Handle routine information requests and direct queries to the appropriate offices or staff
- Maintain accurate records of administrative transactions and departmental activities
- Assist with procurement-related administrative processes and supply tracking
- Support coordination between internal departments and external stakeholders where necessary
- Ensure compliance with internal administrative procedures and WFP operational standards
This role is suitable for professionals who enjoy organization, coordination, and supporting large-scale programme operations in a structured work environment.
2. Operation Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer, SSA8
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Reference: JR123390
Posted: Yesterday
The Operation Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer will support data management, operational reporting, analysis, and performance tracking across WFP programmes. The position contributes to evidence-based planning and informed decision-making through timely information management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage operational information systems used for programme and performance tracking
- Collect, organize, validate, and analyze operational data from different programme units
- Develop regular performance reports, dashboards, summaries, and analytical updates
- Support preparation of internal and donor reporting materials
- Ensure consistency, quality, and timely availability of operational information
- Monitor programme indicators and assist teams in interpreting performance trends
- Produce visual and written reporting outputs for management review and strategic planning
- Support coordination of reporting timelines across departments and field offices
- Contribute to data quality improvement and reporting process enhancement initiatives
- Assist in translating operational data into practical recommendations for programme implementation
- Work closely with programme, monitoring, and operational teams to ensure accurate reporting
This role is ideal for professionals with strong reporting, data analysis, and operational coordination experience, particularly in humanitarian or development settings.
3. Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant – 4 Positions
Locations: Garissa, Isiolo, Lodwar, and Wajir, Kenya
Job Reference: JR123336
Posted: 2 Days Ago
The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will support field-level monitoring activities, data collection, reporting, and programme performance review. The role is important in ensuring that project implementation remains measurable, accountable, and aligned with expected outcomes.
These positions are spread across four counties:
- Garissa
- Isiolo
- Lodwar
- Wajir
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support monitoring of programme implementation activities in the assigned county
- Collect field data using approved monitoring tools and systems
- Conduct data verification and support data quality assurance activities
- Assist in compiling monitoring reports and routine programme updates
- Track project indicators and support measurement of outputs and results
- Participate in field visits, assessments, and monitoring exercises
- Assist with beneficiary feedback collection and reporting where applicable
- Support management of monitoring databases and records
- Coordinate with programme teams to ensure timely submission of monitoring information
- Help identify implementation gaps and report findings for action
- Contribute to evaluation exercises and evidence generation activities
- Support reporting on project progress against planned targets
These positions are suitable for candidates interested in programme accountability, field monitoring, and results tracking within humanitarian and development programmes.
Working with WFP in Kenya
Working with World Food Programme offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful humanitarian programmes serving vulnerable communities across Kenya. WFP teams support food assistance delivery, nutrition interventions, refugee operations, climate resilience programmes, and emergency response.
Professionals joining WFP often work in dynamic, multicultural environments where collaboration, operational efficiency, and accountability are central to programme delivery.
These vacancies offer opportunities both at headquarters level in Nairobi and in field-based operations across northern Kenya.
Application Process
Interested candidates can submit applications through the official WFP careers portal.
WFP Careers Portal
Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed vacancy announcements for each role, including responsibilities, contract terms, and application deadlines before submitting their application.
