DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

28 September 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Harare)

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 world’s 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 WFP's 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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

WFP Zimbabwe is implementing Phase II of its Organisational Alignment exercise to position its workforce, structure and capabilities for effective delivery of the 2027–2031 Country Strategic Plan. This implementation phase encompasses competitive recruitment and selection, workforce transition activities, change management, communication and engagement, and dedicated employee and manager support. The assignment will provide critical HR surge capacity to support the effective, transparent and employee-centred implementation of Organisational Alignment outcomes while safeguarding business continuity.

The Human Resources Officer will provide strategic and operational HR support, with primary responsibility for coordinating end-to-end recruitment and selection processes and partnering with hiring managers to deliver workforce solutions aligned with WFP policies and corporate priorities. The role will also support change management, stakeholder engagement and workforce transition activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end implementation of Organisational Alignment recruitment processes, including recruitment scheduling, vacancy management, candidate screening, assessments, interviews, panel deliberations, selection recommendations, reference checks, roster management, onboarding and workforce transition activities, ensuring full compliance with approved OA procedures, WFP policies and corporate standards.
• Provide strategic HR advisory and stakeholder engagement support by partnering closely with hiring managers, Heads of Units, and Senior Management to drive timely decision-making, manage expectations, resolve bottlenecks and safeguard operational continuity throughout implementation.
• Drive employee engagement and change management initiatives by supporting the development and implementing communication, engagement and capability-building activities, including information sessions, manager briefings, FAQs, career transition support, interview preparation workshops, and other interventions that promote transparency, readiness for change and employee employability.
• Provide timely, confidential and consistent guidance to employees and managers, supporting individual consultations, addressing concerns, facilitating workforce transition discussions and promoting fair and employee-centred outcomes.
• Ensure strong governance, monitoring and reporting by maintaining accurate and auditable recruitment records, overseeing implementation dashboards and trackers, monitoring milestones, risks and timelines, producing regular management updates, supporting audit and risk management requirements, and safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information.
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement by analysing recruitment outcomes, identifying implementation efficiencies, documenting recommendations for subsequent recruitment phases, and delivering a comprehensive handover report at the conclusion of the assignment to support sustainable implementation and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing HR function, fostering teamwork, knowledge sharing and effective coordination across recruitment, workforce planning, change management and employee support activities, while undertaking any other related duties commensurate with the level of the assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Experience: Typically, 8 or more years of postgraduate professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development and recruitment. Managerial experience leading small teams is required.

Knowledge & Skills: Extensive experience in recruitment process and policies of UN/WFP, including WFP contractual framework and Staffing Framework. Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems, Good communication skills required, ability to effectively manage wide range of senior stakeholders (including Heads of Units and management); ability to drive engagement on All-Staff and individual employee levels. Ability to hold difficult conversations with staff and internal candidates with regards to the career development opportunities and manage overall employee relations. Experienced in leading organizational transition process (knowledge of having experience in driving change management is desirable).

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic is preferable.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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

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.

We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

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.