DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 17 March 2026-23:59-GMT+05:45 Nepal Time (Kathmandu) 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. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the worlds 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. 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). WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the worlds 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. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: Job holders at this level demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders have a level of expertise and knowledge to adapt and contribute to the development of systems and processes to continually improve the level of support provided. Job holders manage resources, and coach and coordinate with relevant security staff and with a team of travel support staff. These jobs may require reporting for duty on short notice. JOB PURPOSE: To provide support and perform travel-related duties and responsibilities. The incumbent will also be the focal person for coordinating security related support services with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) which include performing tasks related to the implementation of security measures. TERMS AND CONDITION Position Title: Travel Coordinator (Management Services Associate – Travel) Contract Type: Service Contract (SC) Level: SC L6 Contract Duration: 12 months (Renewable) Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal Date of Publication: 04.03.2026 Deadline of Application: 17.03.2026 WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary plus CIGNA health insurance. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): 1.Coordinate travel support within the Management Services portfolio to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery. 2.Monitor travel related resource needs and assist in identifying new requirements to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of services. Review and recommend improvements to travel procedures. 3.Collate and analyse monthly and yearly travel data and prepare and/or consolidate travel reports to contribute to decision-making and efficient management of resources. 4.Monitor and process actions concerning travel related procurement, finance and other relevant areas. Liaise with third-party travel contractors to enable efficient services and prices for official duty travels as per WFP liability. 5.Utilise digital tools and technology applications to improve working practices and customer service, and effectively adopt new technologies that are introduced at the workplace. 6.Process Trip documents for international air ticket issuance ensuring correct DSAs and process appointment and repatriation travels for consultants. 7.Participate in the preparation of inter-agency initiatives as part of UN Reform to achieve cost savings and enhancement of service quality. 8.Train and guide the travel related Business Support Assistants within other functional units in the area of work ensuring travel objectives are met in line with required standards. Provide orientation to all staff to improve understanding of WFP travel regulations, policies, procedures, processes, standards, and systems. 9.Provide support to emergency preparedness and response by allocating resources, offering analytics, and providing travel related services. 10.Act as security focal person. Support in accurate collating of information from UNDSS and sending to senior staff and the management to support decision making. Liaise with UNDSS in order to co-ordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors for safer programme delivery. 11.Review security related information (e.g. security incidents and events, security support to daily activities, etc.) and use corporate or local information management tools to produce a range of reports. 12.Update the security focal point at the Headquarters/Regional Security Advisor on security developments. 13.Plan and co-ordinate staff activities during field missions and perform security assessments within the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery. 14.Assist the Country Office management on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) and support the implementation of risk management mitigation measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) to ensure compliance. 15.Support the maintenance and management of security equipment and make recommendations to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements. 16.Monitor and ensure that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment. 17.Attend security meetings and coordinate with security focal points of other UN Agencies as and when required. 18.Deliver security training to staff and review security training needs to develop measures to meet business requirements. 19.Act as alternate in absence of Fleet Focal Point and perform duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Completion of secondary school education with a post-secondary certificate. Preferably a first university (Bachelor) degree in the related functional area.Experience:

• At least six years of relevant experience in travel related support services.
• General knowledge of procedures and systems used in security.
• Sound understanding of general travel regulations…