WFP Volunteer Sophie Bergsten

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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 WFPs 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).

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Voluntary Assignment
UNIT/DIVISION: PPDR
DUTY STATION (City Country): HQ Rome Italy
WORKING ARRANGEMENT (in person/remote): in person
SUPERVISOR: Giovanna Teresa Mannucci Project & Knowledge Coordinator PPDR
DURATION: 3-6 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The CO Support Hub (PPDR) within the Public Partnerships Division (PPD) of the Partnerships and Innovation Department (PI) helps WFP Country Offices worldwide protecting growing and diversifying partnerships and resourcing through tailored and comprehensive guidance and support. The assignment sits within the Knowledge Management Learning and Development (KML&D) team.

The purpose of this voluntary assignment is to support the design coordination and delivery of learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives with a particular focus on Campfires- interactive practitioner-focused sessions that bring together colleagues from Headquarters and Country Offices to exchange experiences tools and practical approaches on partnerships and resource mobilization.
The volunteer will also contribute to ongoing learning initiatives supporting the team in responding to demand-driven learning needs from Country Offices and strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.

DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the planning coordination and delivery of Campfire sessions including agenda preparation scheduling and logistical arrangements before during and after each event.

• Assist in the facilitation and note taking of meetings training sessions and webinars involving diverse internal stakeholders.

• Contribute to the collection and formatting of learning materials presentations and guidance documents.

• Support the management and updating of SharePoint pages and other Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.

• Assist in capturing and synthesizing key insights lessons learned and good practices from campfire sessions and training initiatives.

• Support communication and outreach efforts to promote CO Support Hub KML&D activities across WFP Country Offices.

• Contribute to responding to ad hoc requests from Country Offices related to partnerships learning and capacity development.

• Provide general support to KML&D activities as needed.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Effective organization and support to Campfire sessions with strong participation and smooth coordination.

• Timely and high-quality learning materials and knowledge products supported.

• Up-to-date and user-friendly SharePoint pages and collaboration spaces.

• Clear and structured summaries of key discussions lessons learned and actionable insights.

• Reliable and proactive support to the KML&D team across ongoing activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from university degree ( Masters) in a relevant field such as international relations development studies public policy communications or related disciplines

Experience

• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and international development.

• Experience supporting virtual events meetings or training activities is an asset.

• Exposure to working in multicultural or international environments is desirable.

• Experience in coordination project support or stakeholder engagement is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to synthesize information and produce clear concise written outputs.

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (including Teams SharePoint and PowerPoint).

• Interest in knowledge management learning and capacity development.

• Creativity and willingness to think outside the box when supporting learning initiatives.

Languages: Be fluent in English (Level C) is required.

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:

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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.

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• 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.