Talent Management Consultant, CFOO
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
25 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.
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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: Talent Management Consultant
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultancy Level I
UNIT/DIVISION: CFO Office
DUTY STATION (City Country): Rome Italy
DURATION: 4 months (Until 31.12.2025)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The CFO Office (CFOO) plays a crucial role in supporting the CFOs strategic initiatives and ensuring seamless coordination across the CFO Division. The CFOO engages with Directors Chiefs and key counterparts to foster collaboration and integrate a comprehensive organizational perspective on planning budget finance governance communication and performance best practices ensuring alignment with the CFOs mandate and corporate priorities. The CFOO also coordinates external interactions with the UN System the Executive Board Advisory and Oversight Bodies and engages with member states and donors.
Guided by its vision of being a strategic business partner supporting the organizations strategic shift and aligning with the release of the new Staffing Framework the CFO Division has identified its people as critical in supporting the transformation of the finance and budget role. The division plans to recruit a Talent Management consultant to augment existing capacity. The incumbent is expected to (in liaison with the HR division) to support the CFO division in implementing the people elements as the enabler in its Finance Strategy 2027 in alignment with the WFPs Duty of Care Framework and the People Policy
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive within delegated authority):
Under the supervision of the lead Budget HR and Talent Management in the CFO Office or a designate the Consultant will have the following responsibilities:
HR Business Partner:
Maintain and share knowledge of best practices and collaborate in developing and implementing capability development initiatives to CFO Division staff on HR processes and tools. Provide strategic support in the design and rollout of new or enhanced HR policies systems and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory framework and support WFP effectively.
In close collaboration with HR branches and subject matter experts in the various branches closely partner with and seek guidance on issues to ensure that any decisions and/or communication to staff members are in line with our framework and policies.
Facilitate the development of guidance for the CFO division workforce on interpreting and applying WFPs People PolicyHR policy framework and other key organizational-wide people initiatives
Coordinate with stakeholders on the policy/framework and any developments as and when they arise to evaluate the impact and effectiveness in HQ and the field.
Talent Acquisition & Strategic Workforce Planning:
Work with the CFO division Staffing Coordinator on International Professional staffing including the Reassignment processes and the FIT (Future International Talent) pool ensuring efficiency in flow of information in line with HR procedures and for Knowledge Management.
Strategic Workforce Planning support coordination work analysis and on compilation/validation of data required on forecast of the global finance function requirements and what if scenarios.
Act as a key focal point in support to the CFO division branches on hiring processes external LFT CST. This role includes providing guidance analysis reviewing assessment methodologies and linking with HR on processes.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
To be defined in the development of the work plan and PACE
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: A university degree in human resources social sciences law or economics or a related field with additional years of related work experience or training/courses is required.
Experience in human resources or related fields is an asset.
Experience:
Proven consulting expertise and track record working with over 3 years in UN Common System or other international organizations or multinational companies.
Demonstrate experience in project management and working with learning experts.
Experience in learning workforce development and capacity development. Experience in web-content design is desirable.
A background on the linkages between policy issues and operations is desirable.
Knowledge & Skills:
Good communication skills and proven ability to work in collaborative settings and/or partnership building and managing.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in multicultural environments that involve many stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to juggle multiple projects and integrate diverse information.
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
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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:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
