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Management Services Associate – Protocol (SSA6)
Career opportunity at World Food Programme
Job Snapshot
| Hiring organisation | World Food Programme |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Category | Administration, Protocol and NGO |
| Experience | 3+ years with a degree, or 6 years with secondary education |
| Deadline | 6 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. EAT |
Job Summary
The associate will coordinate government liaison, diplomatic protocol and executive administration for WFP Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Organise senior meetings, missions and VIP visits.
- Manage executive schedules, correspondence and briefing materials.
- Liaise with government institutions and maintain protocol records.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Secondary education with six years’ experience, or a bachelor’s degree with at least three years in administration and protocol.
- Relevant business, international-relations, diplomacy or communications degrees are preferred.
- Diplomatic-protocol knowledge, Office skills and fluent English.
Application procedure
Apply exclusively through WFP Workday for JR127210. Complete your profile and upload a CV and cover letter. Deadline: 6 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. EAT. Technical assistance only: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org; that inbox does not accept applications.
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How to Prepare a Strong Application
- Make eligibility clear: State your education and relevant years of administration or protocol experience. Highlight government liaison, executive correspondence and senior event coordination.
- Prepare a protocol scenario: Plan a sample VIP visit or senior meeting with an itinerary, briefing pack, contact list and contingency arrangements. Explain how you would manage a last-minute change.
- Show discretion and judgement: Prepare examples of handling confidential correspondence, competing executive priorities and diplomatic communication. Use a structured explanation of the situation, action and result.
- Complete Workday carefully: Apply under JR127210 with a tailored CV and cover letter. Check that dates and experience agree across your profile and documents, and submit before the stated closing time.
