Job Description: Government Partnerships Assistant – World Food Programmer (WFP), Sri Lanka

The World Food Programme (WFP) Sri Lanka seeks a qualified Government Partnerships Assistant to support coordination and collaboration between WFP and various government entities. The position, based in the Country Office, supports policy and program activities to address food and nutrition needs across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Government Partnership Officer in daily coordination with ministries, departments, and local government bodies.
Support the development and implementation of partnership action plans aligned with national priorities.
Draft briefs, maintain accurate records, collect key government circulars, and participate in meetings and field missions.
Coordinate with implementing agencies and contribute to capacity-building activities for government partners.
Translate official documents in English, Sinhala, and Tamil when needed.
Maintain strong communication and stakeholder relationships while ensuring data confidentiality and policy alignment.

Qualifications:

Completion of secondary school; a diploma or degree in political science, development, international relations, or related fields preferred.
At least six years of work experience, including two with the Government of Sri Lanka.
Fluency in English, Sinhala, and Tamil required.

Application Deadline: 1 September 2024, 23:59 GMT+05:30 (India Standard Time – Colombo)

Advanced Summary Table

Category	Details
Organization	World Food Programme (WFP) – Sri Lanka
Position Title	Government Partnerships Assistant
Location	WFP Country Office, Sri Lanka
Application Deadline	1 September 2024, 23:59 IST (GMT+05:30)
Reporting To	Government Partnership Officer
Contract Type	Fixed Term
Key Duties	Stakeholder coordination, record keeping, field visits, translation
Education Requirement	Secondary education (Diploma/Degree preferred)
Experience	Minimum 6 years, including 2 years with Government of Sri Lanka
Languages	Fluent in English, Sinhala, and Tamil
Skills	MS Office, communication, stakeholder engagement, translation
Inclusion Commitment	Strong DEI focus; WFP promotes equal opportunity and safe work environments
Application Mode	Online (CV and Cover Letter required)