Human Resources Consultant
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
3 November 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:
Human Resources Consultant
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Regular Consultant
UNIT/DIVISION:
Security Division (SEC)
DUTY STATION (City Country):
Rome
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Over the past few years the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has responded to an unprecedented level of emergencies many in high risk areas while maintaining ongoing operations. The Security Division under the framework of the UN Security Management System ensures these operations consider the safety and security aspect of its staff facilities and assets. The current operating context demands more agility and greater support and services from the Division. This increased demand puts both pressure on the organization as a whole as well as the need for greater efforts in ensuring the safety and security of these operations.
The Security Division has completed the strategic workforce planning whose outcomes require structured capacity and leadership development. The Division is undergoing transformation and requires a talent strategy that responds to the short and long-term implications including strengthening the Division emergence response role. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director Security Division and the Staffing Coordinator the candidate will define and implement innovative and effective strategic workforce implementation interventions and capacity development solutions that prioritize change management and optimal workforce development talent management including surge capacity and leadership and development strategies. The incumbent will implement the right organizational model identify the required capabilities and promote a culture aligned to the Strategic Priorities of the Security Division and in line with WFP People Policy.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Security Division and Staffing Coordinator the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Generic:
- Acts as interlocutor between the function its Staffing Coordinator functional Subject Matter Experts the HR Workforce Planning and Strategy Team (HRWPS).
- Undertake learning demand planning delivery and Project manage the implementation of learning and leadership programmes in the Division.
- Contribute to strategic decisions making as the HR Focal point and oversee contracting and other people related administrative process by liaising closely with the Deputy Director functional Staffing Coordinator and Management.
Talent Acquisition
- Further detail the insights from SWP and redesign the EVP of Security in line with the functional strategy and desired workforce profile.
- Develop sourcing strategy / identify impactful sourcing channels including sharing the new required profile across the organization especially to staffing coordinators and talent acquisition.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to ensure the EVP remains competitive and appealing.
- Determine aspects that candidates for these roles value to inform areas to enhance the EVP (conduct analysis of rejected offers competition market)
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical roles to meet and anticipate the current and future needs of the Security Division including Surge Consultants Interns and volunteers.
Learning and Development
- Provide HR partnership to the Division and promote a culture of continuous learning growth mindset and knowledge sharing.
- Leads and support capacity development practices across the Division in partnership with the learning and capability team to deliver the full spectrum of Learning management practices and develop the learning and development strategy for the division.
- Align to the knowledge retention strategy make sure onboarding handover and mentorship programmes are fully followed implemented and continuously improved with employees feedback.
- Build leadership teams and People manager capabilities to own and drive the learning and leadership development agenda as a strategic priority and support progressive learning culture.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Completion of all tasks assigned within the contract period.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management Public or Business Administration Industrial Psychology or other relevant field or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.
Experience:
- Functional and professional experience and expertise
- Experience in functional area within WFP is highly recommended ideally in an RB/CO context
- Experience in launching and implementing a global and high priority/sensitive project
- Experience in communication engagement and change management as part of the rollout of a complex initiative/project
- Proven track record in significantly contributing/steering an analytical and data-driven project
Knowledge & Skills:
- Functional expertise
- Strong project management and coordination skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective relationship building skills/effective collaboration with counterparts and stakeholders
- Profound analytical skills
- Affinity to work with data and technological tools
Languages:
In addition to a high proficiency in written and spoken English knowledge of a second UN language is desirable.
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
