DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

4 December 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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ABOUT WFP

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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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).

JOB TITLE: Reporting and Research Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT: WAE CST Level I

UNIT/DIVISION: People and Culture Coordination (WMOP)

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Rome, Italy

DURATION: 11 months (200 working days)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) requires a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-driven consultant to support the implementation of its People Policy whose purpose is to establish and maintain a coherent framework for excellence in people management.

MAIN OBJECTIVE:

Enabling effective coordination and delivery of two Critical Corporate Initiatives (CCI), the work of the Duty of Care working group and the People and Results team of the People and Culture Coordination unit (PCC). The WAE consultant will report to the head of people and results in the PCC of the WM front office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the chair of the Duty of Care Working Group with the coordination and administration of current activities, including preparing and maintaining comprehensive project documentation (such as project plans, status reports, and meeting notes), and provide secretariat services by drafting timely and accurate information, preparing briefings, and conducting research to guide strategies and plans.  
• Facilitate regular project meetings, capture action items, and follow up on progress to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of the two CCI (Duty of Care and Inclusion, and Investing in WFP People) timelines and deliverables, ensuring all milestones are met.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to gather inputs and ensure project requirements are accurately captured and addressed.
• Assist the CCI Fund manager with data analysis to support decision-making and provide insights on project performance and outcomes, ensuring alignment with WFP’s frameworks and policies to enhance duty of care.
• Develop and manage project communication plans to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with communications teams to visually convey duty of care standards and responsibilities, promoting cross-functional coherence and ensuring employees are treated with dignity to minimize work-related risks and impacts
• Assist in the preparation and submission of regular CCI reporting.
• Assist in the training of Respect+ facilitators and rollout of the programme in RBs.
• Lead Respect+ session, especially in Spanish speaking contexts.
• Act as PCC Focal Point, participate and collaborate in work related with the Indigenous Peoples team on inclusion matters.
• Any other duties in line with PCC responsibilities.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

The above duties are performed at a satisfactory level.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Research Skills: The ability to conduct comprehensive and ethnographic/anthropological research. This includes gathering insights into the experiences and challenges faced by employees, particularly in high-stress, high-risk environments.
• Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information with a variety of individuals.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing qualitative data to identify key areas for intervention and support, and to produce detailed reports is necessary.
• Communication and Collaboration: The role requires strong communication skills to develop storytelling strategies using several formats and to collaborate effectively with various teams. It also involves promoting coherent cross-functional collaboration.
• Good attention to detail in order to identify data discrepancies.
• Ability to work to deadlines and follow clear instructions and customer relations with courtesy and tact.
• Preferably experience and knowledge in working with organizational culture, Duty of Care and Critical Corporate Initiatives.

Languages:

• Fluency (level A) in Spanish and English.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.