Consultant Resource Management

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 19 July 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) 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 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. 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). JOB TITLE: Consultant, Management, Strategy and Inter-Agency Coordination TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultant (Level II) UNIT/DIVISION: Workplace and Management Department (WM) DUTY STATION (City, Country): Remote DURATION: 11 months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. It is one of the largest programmes in the United Nations common system, both by number of employees and by revenue. WFP is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. WFP’s Assistant Executive Director, Workplace and Management (AED) is a member of WFP’s Leadership Group. He oversees the work of the Workplace and Management Department, which has a diverse portfolio that includes human resources, management services, security, technology, and the promotion of wellness. The AED is assisted by a front office team that provides the strategic, technical, and administrative support needed to carry out his mandate. The incumbent will report to the WM AED and be part of the front office team. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate will coordinate the work of the AED relating to external parties, including liaising with and coordinating information exchanges with the secretariats of various UN inter-agency bodies (for example, HLCM) and WFP’s governance and oversight bodies (for example, the WFP Executive Board and WFP Independent Oversight Advisory Committee). In addition to coordination on inter-agency matters, the candidate will be expected to provide a wide range of professional support to the AED across his portfolio, and to provide strategy, planning and analytical support in her/his particular area(s) of functional expertise. In particular, she/he will:

• coordinate and prepare written materials, including briefing papers, thematic research, and notes for the record;
• review, quality-check, and provide appropriate advice on work product requiring AED review and/or approval;
• provide guidance and support to division directors to ensure that departmental work is timely completed, consistent with internal management decisions, WFP policies, Executive Board decisions and other relevant guidance; and
• undertake any other tasks required to ensure the smooth operation of the Office of the AED.

The incumbent will engage directly with the AED and division directors to carry out this assignment report to the AED. The position is remote. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Advanced degree, preferably in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, law, international relations, development, political science, or a related field. Experience: Over seven years of professional experience, including experience in at least one of the areas within the Workplace and Management portfolio (, human resources, technology, administration, and operations services). Field experience will be viewed favourably. Knowledge & The candidate must possess a combination of strong analytical and inter-personal skills. Skills: In particular, he or she must be able to:

• critically review and analyse data and other information;
• write clearly and concisely for varied purposes and audiences;
• speak effectively to give oral briefings and to convey the positions and messages of the AED and of the Workplace and Management Department to varied audiences;
• anticipate requirements, problems, and obstacles and problem- solve independently, with flexibility and

adaptability;

• work accurately at a fast pace and under tight deadlines;
• manage multiple and competing demands in an organized and timely manner and with a sense of when and how to elevate issues;
• demonstrate a high degree of personal accountability for completed work products / delivery of an

outcome, including when undertaken as part of a team;

• drive progress in processes involving multiple stakeholders, and fosters inter- departmental, inter-

divisional cooperation;

• demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and maintain productive working relationships with people at

all levels, including senior managers, from varying functional areas, and from diverse backgrounds; and

• secure high levels of trust through exercise of tact, discretion, judgment, and respect for confidentiality.

Languages: Fluent written and spoken English. Knowledge of a second UN language is preferred. 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 committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected] NO FEE DISCLAIMER 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. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION 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 [email protected]. 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. Apply To This Job