Head of ShareTheMeal Operational and Strategic Planning
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
16 May 2026-23:59-GMT01:00 Central European Time (Berlin)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.
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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: Head of ShareTheMeal Operational and Strategic Planning
UNIT/DIVISION: Private Partnerships (PSP)
DUTY STATION: Berlin Germany
CONTRACT TYPE: Short-Term Regular Consultant
DURATION: until 31/12/2026
LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR: Head of ShareTheMeal
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP 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. Around 20000 people work for the organization most of them in remote areas directly serving the hungry poor.
To reach a world with zero hunger WFP is investing in and growing private sector fundraising and partnerships. ShareTheMeal is WFPs fundraising and awareness-raising app. Free to download the award-winning app is a pioneering way for people to join our efforts in creating a world with zero hunger.
ShareTheMeal currently has more than 1.3 million supporters worldwide who have shared more than 160 million meals (US$ 100 million). WFP is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy for individual giving and ShareTheMeal is a key driver for this strategy going forward. The team located in Berlin and remotely is focused on increasing the funds raised to help get to zero hunger by further developing the app to include new and innovative features increasing the engagement of existing users and growing the user base through marketing and communication initiatives. As the user base has grown there is a significant opportunity to increase funds raised from existing users and deliver an exceptional experience to build a long- term relationship with each supporter.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Head of Operational and Strategic Planning for ShareTheMeal will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the content and operations strategy at ShareTheMeal. Moreover they will lead cross-functional initiatives steer organizational planning efforts and drive operational efficiencies through data-driven insights and recommendations.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Strategic advisory for ShareTheMeal including planning and forecasting.
- Develop quarterly and yearly strategic planning for ShareTheMeal including forecasting of future growth and associated operations in close collaboration with the Head of ShareTheMeal ShareTheMeal leads and the division leadership.
- Offer continuous oversight and advice to drive forward strategic priorities ensuring timely implementation.
- Coordinate planning and prioritization of initiatives across teams to ensure a cohesive strategy.
- Oversee/manage the team responsible for developing and implementing SharetheMeals content and operational strategy including but not limited - to determine when to launch campaigns and provide communications insight.
- Lead cross-functional projects of high priority and strategic importance (e.g. high-value donor strategy campaign strategy data privacy payments strategy)
- Oversee all aspects of ShareTheMeal s operations identifying opportunities for growth and streamlining processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Advise on and create collaborative working practices and processes with the Global Head of Supporter Engagement and Heads of Individual Giving and ShareTheMeal
- Counsel and support on division-wide implementation of special projects and key initiatives including
promoting synergies within IF and PP
- Develop and maintain SharetheMeals budget identifying opportunities to optimize spending and ensuring all expenditures align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Advance the data maturity of the team in cooperation with the BI Hub and the ShareTheMeal teams.
- Communicate the success and impact of ShareTheMeal to priority audiences.
- Chair and drive strategic meetings (e.g. performance reviews OKRs)
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
- Efficient and effective implementation and reporting for operational priorities incl. Business performance analysis and change management.
- Quarterly and yearly strategic planning for ShareTheMeal including forecasting is completed.
- Strategic priorities incl. budget and financial activities are planned tracked and reported in line with WFP standards.
- Relations with other divisions are deepened for a mutual collaboration.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
- University degree in Business Economics or another relevant field
Work history
- At least 6 years progressive experience working in project management / strategy / consulting / business development / change management or related roles.
- Experience leading cross-functional and strategic projects is required.
- Experience working in the private sector and the UN system is desired.
Technical expertise
Soft skills
- Essential computer skills in Microsoft Office applications: proficiency in Word PowerPoint and Excel
- Proven ability to conceptualize plan manage develop and monitor processes.
- Excellent understanding of global issues and an ability to translate an organizations mission
- Very organized with meticulous attention to detail incl. excels modelling.
- Structured problem-solving approach
- Superior ability to effectively lead cross-functional projects with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong ownership and leadership to help drive various topics at an organizational level.
- Excellent structured and adaptable communication skills for diverse stakeholders starting with the most junior and up to the most senior levels.
- Superior interpersonal and relationship management skills in a complex multi-national and multi-cultural environment
- Highly adaptable to change and comfortable dealing with ambiguity stress and competing demands
Language(s)
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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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.
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About Company
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest an ... View more
