Talent Management Officer
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
26 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 Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Short Term Professional ST P3
UNIT/DIVISION: PO Staffing Coordination and Capacity Service - POS
DUTY STATION (City Country): Rome Italy
DURATION: 5 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The Programme Operations (PO) Department combines precise operational planning with agility flexibility creativity and extensive experience to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and needs. It seeks attract develop and retain top-quality talent who are adept at implementing effective strategies and excelling in various technical and strategic roles. The Staffing Coordination and Capacity (POS) team works closely with PO Management and cross-functional counterparts to augment workforce management capacity and address key staffing needs of Programme Operations both in the field and at HQ. The main purpose of this short-term position is to help ensure that the global Programme Operations (PO) function has the right staff on the right roles by facilitating talent deployment talent acquisition and capability development. The Short Term Professional will support staffing coordination and help gather institutional knowledge of staff globally with a focus on the international rotational staff. The Talent Management Officer will be a member of the Staffing Coordination and Capacity Service (POS) Team and reports to the Team Leader under the overall leadership and guidance of the Staffing Coordinator. The incumbent will work closely with the three Divisions under Programme Operations (PO) on matters of Human Resources provide functional strategic inputs into the design and implementation of corporate workforce and HR Management initiatives and advise senior managers in Country Offices / Global HQ on staffing issues as required. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Contribute to building and managing Programme Operations talent within WFP working with managers to understand their needs and planning / implementing solutions to recruit retain manage and develop a high caliber workforce to deliver business objectives.
2. Contribute to Strategic Workforce Planning for Programme Operations.
3. Lead/support the functional implementation of HR operational and training activities as well as organization-wide campaigns.
4. Coordinate reassignment and recruitment of Programme Operations staff with hiring managers as well as the HR Division to ensure the assignment of top candidates in a timely manner.
5. Act as delegate of the Staffing Coordinator in external recruitment interviews when required.
6. Help to devise a strategy for active sourcing that will support the priorities of the Programme Operations function workforce plans.
7. In coordination with the Programme Operations Staffing Coordinators and HR support and coach staff members and hiring managers in the field and in HQ on complex issues related to Programme Operations staffing and career development.
8. Maintain and share knowledge of best practices.
9. In coordination with relevant units address staffing requests from Country Offices and Globaal HQ. When needed manage the identification of FTs TDYers and consultants for emergency deployments.
10. In the absence of the Team Lead/Staffing Coordinator support the POS Chief in preparation for reassignment and/or any other staff-related tasks.
11. Contribute to the design and implementation of a department-wide integrated approach to attract deploy and retain high quality Junior Professional Officers in consultation with PO managers in HQ and the field and the HR JPO focal points.
12. Ensure that gender and diversity perspectives are incorporated in the departmental divisional and organizational objectives in all areas of work in line with respective HR policies and guidance.
13. Perform all other related duties as required. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: Successfully supported the Programme Operations (PO) Department in addressing short-term long-term and emergency staffing needs worldwide in coordination with managers at field and HQ level and HR counterparts. Successfully supported reassignment and coordinated external recruitment processes with Hiring Managers and HR counterparts. Provided expert advice and guidance to PO Managers and staff on complex issues related to staffing and career development. Contributed to implementation of the HR corporate policy and initiatives.--- QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resources Management Public or Business Administration Industrial Psychology or other relevant field or first university degree with additional years of related work experience or training/courses.
Experience: At least 7 years of post-graduate progressively responsible relevant professional experience. Previous experience in HR related project management.
Knowledge
& Skills: Knowledge of common business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems. Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with PO counterparts HR counterparts managers and staff within HQ/Regional Bureaux/Country Offices. Ability to manage a team. Ability to establish priorities and to plan coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision. Ability to draft clear concise reports or rationale for management decisions. Good interpersonal skills teamwork spirit and ability to work in multicultural settings. Good communication skills with the ability to persuade influence and adapt communication styles to different situations and individuals. Proficiency with Microsoft Office in particular Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Access etc.
Languages: Fluency in English is required; Intermediate knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic Chinese French Russian or Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFPs working languages) is an advantage. ---
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
