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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
7 August 202523:59GMT01:00 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 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).
JOB TITLE: InterAgency Coordinator
Secretariat UN Medical Directors network (UNMD)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular CST
UNIT/DIVISION: WEL Staff Wellness Service
DUTY STATION (City Country): Rome (HQ) Italy
DURATION: 1 August 2025 for 11 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Secretariat of the United Nations Medical Directors (UNMD) is responsible for coordinating the interagency activities and programs of the UNMD network the leading entity(1) for Occupational Health in the UN system.
The UNMD is cochaired by the Director WFP Staff Wellness Service and is composed of the Medical Directors and Chiefs of Medical and Health and Wellbeing Services of the United Nations System Organizations and affiliates. (2)
The Secretariat coordinates and supports the work of UNMDs interagency and interdisciplinary working groups.
The Secretariat position is titled InterAgency Coordinator and is resourced via an International Consultant funded under an interagency costshare agreement (Third party Agreement TPA) administered by the World Food Programme (WFP) regulated by an MoU with the participating organizations of the UNMD. The PAHO Medical Director is the cochair of the UNMD network.
Work location: Rome and telecommuting
In addition of providing workspace at WFP HQ Rome the UNMD Secretary is subject to telework arrangements.
Working implies frequent interaction with the members of the UNMD network HR Network Security Network UN Staff and Stress Counsellors Group Finance and Budget Network the CEB Secretariat and the Secretariat of the HighLevel Committee on Management (HLCM).
(1) The UNMD promotes and shares medical technical and professional knowledge and resources in the area of occupational health. It promotes best practises and procedures of themedical services initiates and harmonizes occupational health policies throughout the UN common system and presents recommendations and expert advice to the administrations of the member organizations and to appropriate bodies of the common system (CEB/2005/HLCM/R.12).
(2) The UNMD represents and/or consists of the following entities: United Nations Secretariat UNICEF UNDP UNFPA UNESCAP UNESCWA UNECCA UNIDO IAEA ITU WMO WIPO UNWTO UNEP UNHabitat UNICTY UNESCO ICC ICJ ILO FAO IFAD WHO World Bank Group IMF IOM UNHCR WFP OPCW ADB AFDB EEAS UNWRA
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
as per agreed work plan with chairs and as specified in PACE.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent degree) in business administration project management communication or related f ield is desired. A f irst level university degree with qualifying work experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Formal qualifications in occupational health is an advantage (e.g. NEBOSH).
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in business or project management communications meeting and conference planning of which at least four years in the UN system.
Experience in working in an occupational health context would be an advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
Expert knowledge and understanding of the functioning of organizations of the UN system with a particular emphasis on interagency co ordination and of the UNMD Network and its stakeholders.
Good knowledge of the UN System internal policies practices and procedures.
Indepth knowledge of occupational health operations in at least one organization of the UN system.
Understanding of the broader political economic and social climate
within which the organizations of the UN system operate.
Experience in managing coordinating and communicating to a large and diverse group of stakeholders in the safety health and wellness landscape of the UN.
Good research reportwriting analytical and problemsolving skills; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given contribution to development and communication of occupational health policies and procedures and new programs.
Proven ability to work independently proactively and in a team.
Languages:
Fluency in English (both oral and written)
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:
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
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 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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
