DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 September 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 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 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SHORT-TERM/CONSULTANCY CONTRACTS

HR-145♦ 08/2017 REV.

JOB TITLE:

Human Resources Officer

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Regular Consultant

UNIT/DIVISION:

HRMOG

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Rome, HQ (remote)

DURATION:

14.09 - 31.12.2026

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

This assignment is based at Headquarters (HQ) in the HRM Operations branch to deliver professional, client-focused HR services, partnering with managers implementing HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities.

Under the supervision of the Chief, HR Operations, and overall supervision of the Deputy Director, HR, the incumbent will deliver a range of tasks and will ensure strategies and plans are implemented across the assigned area of work in onboarding of staff, administration of benefits and entitlements, reassignment and specialized clusters such as separation of staff, or management of the affiliate personnel HR and contract services.

The HR Operations branch in the Headquarters, known as HR Global Services has 3 pillars of services:

• Benefits and Entitlements services;
• Contract services;
• Knowledge Management and SME.

S/he works independently, using technical knowledge and expertise to analyse data, prepare reports, provide advice to staff members on eligibility, make recommendations on requests out of the scope of the framework, propose solutions to problems, and identify opportunities for improvements.

It is expected that the Consultants will understand the risk related to legal, financial and reputational risks linked to own action and consequences. Expected thorough processing of assigned tasks, displaying a proactive flexible mindset, embracing a culture of innovation & partnership, complying with procedures, regulations, and a strong customer-oriented approach.

The Consultant will operate with minimal supervision and provide guidance to other staff to ensure that operational and project objectives are achieved.

This Vacancy Announcement may be used to establish a roster of qualified candidates for current and future assignments in the area of HR Operations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide advice to managers and employees on complex issues, understanding their needs and ensuring that HR policies, procedures, processes, systems and tools are available and correctly applied.
2. Provide effective management of the employment relationship between WFP and its staff, by administering conditions of service, contracts and appropriate entitlements, and by resolving employee relations issues.
3. Uphold principles of service delivery, client orientation and satisfaction through efficient, timely and accurate management and administration of onboarding, benefits and entitlements, and separation.
4. Ensure compliance with relevant policies and staff rules/ regulations in all actions managed and overseen as well as for recommendations submitted for approvals.
5. Maintain and share knowledge of best practices and sensitive rules related to the HR services provided by the branch.
6. Contribute to the development and implementation of new/improved HR policies, systems and procedures to ensure effectiveness, adequation with WFP’s framework and efficient services.
7. Coordinate and prepare timely corporate statistics and conduct analysis, identify trends and potential issues, and propose solutions, when necessary.
8. Ensure constant high-level partnership with business clients and all stakeholders through clear and effective communications.
9. Be the change agent and lead by example to the team by demonstrating a commitment to WFP values, and supporting performance management and feedback culture in the team.
10. Contribute to the development of internal HR knowledge and operational guidelines, SOPs, and other materials to institutionalize knowledge, consistency of HR processes and policy application and interpretation.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Deliver onboarding process for area and units assigned, which ensures new employees on various contractual types have a positive experience of WFP and are successfully integrated into their new role and the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or another relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or training/courses

Experience:

Experience in Human Resources at a professional level, with exposure to HR Operations in the context of international organizations. Experience of managing small teams of staff with related areas of expertise.

Knowledge & Skills:

Sound theoretical understanding of HR concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.

• Ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Good communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapt communication style to different situations and individuals.
• 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 human resources counterparts, managers and staff within HQ/regional/country office.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish priorities, and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SHORT-TERM/CONSULTANCY CONTRACTS

HR-145♦ 08/2017 REV.

Languages:

International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.

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: 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.