1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Senior Product Manager Interview
Sarah Jenkins
Location
onsite, Bogotá D.C., COL, Colombia
Commitment
Full Time
Level
Senior (5+ years)
25 September 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Colombia Standard Time (Bogota)
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.
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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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).
UNIDAD: Programas
LUGAR DE TRABAJO: Bogotá D.C.
DURACIÓN DEL CONTRATO: Seis (6) meses
TIPO DE CONTRATO: Service Contract (SC)
El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (WFP) de las Naciones Unidas es el mayor organismo humanitario de lucha contra el hambre del mundo. En Colombia, el apoyo que WFP brinda al gobierno nacional responden a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenibles (ODS) 2 y 17 haciendo uso de herramientas innovadoras tales como transferencias en dinero y compra local de alimentos a través de asociaciones de agricultores. Las actividades del WFP en Colombia se concentran en las poblaciones más vulnerables, que incluye víctimas de la violencia, comunidades marginadas y grupos étnicos. El objetivo es reconstruir y fortalecer sus fuentes de subsistencia, asegurando que tengan adecuado acceso en todo momento a dietas nutritivas y diversas e incrementando su capacidad para recuperarse y adaptarse a los cambios climáticos. Esto se hace de manera progresiva a través del desarrollo de las capacidades de autoridades locales para implementar programas responsables que contribuyan a reducir la inseguridad alimentaria y la malnutrición.
El titular del puesto trabajará bajo la supervisión de la Oficial de Programas CBT, coordinadora del área CBT. Dado el carácter multifuncional de la unidad, el asistente será responsable de apoyar el desarrollo y ejecución de las actividades administrativas y operativas necesarias para garantizar una gestión eficiente de los fondos. Esto incluye la implementación de puntos de control que aseguren la coherencia de la información financiera, evitando discrepancias y garantizando la disponibilidad de informes actualizados y ordenados conforme a los requerimientos de la organización.
Formación: Finalización del ciclo de educación secundaria. Deseable, título profesional en ciencias económicas, administrativas, ingenierías o afines a las funciones del cargo.
Experiencia y Conocimientos Requeridos: Mínimo de cinco (5) años de experiencia en labores administrativas.
Experiencia comprobable en:
Conocimiento avanzado de Excel.
Experiencia y Conocimientos Deseables: Gestión del tiempo: habilidad para moverse fácilmente entre tareas y responsabilidades para priorizar y administrar sus propios horarios de manera efectiva. Actitud positiva y proactividad para enfrentar los retos y dificultades de su cargo y la capacidad de trabajar bajo presión.
Se requiere fluidez en español e inglés básico. Fluidez en inglés (Nivel Intermedio) será valorada positivamente.
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
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. We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
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.