Consultant Human Resources HRMTM - David Ampofo
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 June 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 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.
To learn more about WFP visit our website: 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).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Talent Acquisition Consultant will be assigned to the Global Talent Acquisition and Deployment Team (HRMTM) which supports the organization to equip its workforce with the right capabilities by sourcing top talent and building a talent pipeline for future needs.
Talent Acquisition Consultant will report to the Talent Acquisition Officer and will be responsible for the successful execution of International Professional recruitments while focusing on sourcing and recruiting diverse group of candidates especially women and candidates from developing countries and candidates with disabilities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for International Professional positions across various functions and locations. Act as a Talent Acquisition adviser for assigned hiring managers and Staffing Coordinators to guide them on best recruitment practices in line with the organization and functional talent requirements. Partner with managers throughout the recruitment process to ensure the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in line with internal recruitment procedures as well as the highest talent standards are applied when selecting International Professionals for WFP. Review the composition of the pool of qualified candidates at key stages in the recruitment process and introduce corrective measures to maintain a balanced pipeline both in terms of gender and geographic representation in line with the organizations diversity targets. Proactively source attract and engage talents for positions to provide a strong pipeline of qualified and diverse talent for the hiring managers consideration. Maintain an inclusive approach throughout the selection process to secure all candidates are provided equal opportunity. Coach and mentor junior colleagues on the team.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
- Successful completion of various International Professional recruitments with high-qualified and diverse talent.
- Proactively attracted qualified female candidates and candidates from diverse geographic areas.
- Established credible relationships with key stakeholders including Hiring Managers and Staffing Coordinators.
- Built close working relationships within the team and supported other team members in the successful completion of their recruitments.
- Proposed and implemented where possible improvements to WFP Talent Acquisition processes.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
University Degree in Business Administration Human Resources Management Social Sciences or other relevant area.
Experience:
Five or more years of postgraduate professional experience in Talent Acquisition of which at least 3 years must be at an international or regional level. Experience and expertise in sourcing and recruiting hard-to-find profiles is a must. Experience in transforming processes and leading change.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Capacity to develop advanced sourcing strategies.
- Experience utilizing various recruiting tools and candidate/applicant management including applicant tracking systems LinkedIn Recruiter and other attraction/acquisition tools and resources.
- Excellent English writing and oral skills.
- Ability to draft and write attractive vacancy announcements based on existing job requirements. Strong interviewing skills (competency-based and behavioral).
- Knowledgeable about current market trends in recruitment and sourcing.
- Demonstrated understanding of diversity and inclusion principles.
- Solid understanding of recruitment technology and tools.
- Knowledge of employer branding best practices and social media is an asset.
- Strong project management skills demonstrating the ability to handle multiple projects and multiple timelines.
- Strong communication skills; demonstrating ability to adjust and share the information tailored to the audience.
Languages:
- Fluency (level C) in English.
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or WFPs working language Portuguese is desired.
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
