Fellowship Human Resources Lydia Gebru

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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).

The Human Resources Division (HRM) provides strategic and operational support to ensure WFP attracts develops and retains a highly capable and diverse workforce in line with its global mandate. Within HRM the Young Talent Unit leads the design and implementation of programmes that bring earlycareer professionals into WFP including Fellows Interns JPOs and other talent pipeline initiatives. The Unit works closely with donors universities internal HR teams and hiring managers to strengthen entrylevel pathways and ensure a highquality experience for young professionals. It also supports outreach programme development data analysis and system improvements to contribute to a more agile and inclusive talent ecosystem across WFP.

GENERAL INFORMATION
City and Country of assignment: Headquarters Rome
Hiring Unit: Young Talent unit Talent Acquisition & Deployment (HRMTM)
Hiring Division: HR Management
Supervisor Role: HR Officer
Working arrangement: In person
Duration of assignment: Minimum 3 months
Expected Starting Date: Spring 2026
Number of available positions: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support the Universities Outreach Initiative aimed at strengthening and expanding the Fellowship Programme including identifying engagement with new academic partners and institutions.
2. Develop communication materials and content (presentations briefs outreach materials and updates) to enhance the Young Talent Units engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
3. Contribute to the automation project for Terms of Reference (TORs) by supporting the streamlining and collection of TORs to donors and relevant stakeholders.
4. Support the development and implementation of feedback mechanisms to collect insights from Young Talent participants during and after their engagement with WFP ensuring continuous programme improvement.
5. Assist in talent development initiatives by engaging with various stakeholders across WFP to understand capacity needs and contribute to designing suitable solutions and tools.
6. Compile and analyse data to support accurate and timely reporting contributing to an organizationwide overview of HR activities that strengthens decisionmaking and ensures consistent information flow to stakeholders.
7. Conduct basic data analysis under the guidance of the HR Officer to support ongoing projects contribute to process improvements and enhance operational efficiency within the unit.
8. Perform other related duties as required supporting the overall objectives of the Young Talent Unit and the HR Division.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Be a Masters student or a graduate in HR management project management international development or related fields from a recognized university;
Excellent written and spoken English is required (level C).
Strong communication planning and writing skills

TRAINING COMPONENTS
Throughout the assignment selected candidates will have access to the WFP online learning platform (WeLearn). On-job-training will be provided to the fellow during the assignment period.

LEARNING ELEMENTS
By the end of the assignment the selected Fellow is expected to have achieved the following:
Developed a solid understanding of WFPs operations mandate and organizational structure with particular insight into how HR contributes to programme delivery.
Gained comprehensive knowledge of WFPs Young Talent and HR Talent Programmes including their objectives processes and linkages to broader workforce planning.
Enhanced exposure to and engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Strengthened skills in project management data analysis communication and coordination through hands-on participation in ongoing projects and initiatives within the Young Talent Unit.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
This opportunity is particularly well-suited for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in an international organization. It offers valuable exposure to WFPs operations and the chance to contribute meaningfully to its mission.
The selected candidate will receive IT equipment and training material; however financial compensation and medical coverage are not provided by WFP. Applicants may seek alternative funding opportunities such as university grants or external scholarships to support their assignment.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email LinkedIn or any other channel.

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• At the application stage the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport certificates recommendation letters etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.