DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
22 November 2024-23:59-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.
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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).
ACOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a non-exhaustive list of accountabilities and tasks to be assigned within the contracting period. Additional tasks may be added depending on the engagement of WFP in new initiatives or related workstreams through the contract period, while equally, some tasks may be deprioritised. Expected level of effort for each area of work and related deliverables will be agreed on prior to the commencement of each workstream, depending on the nature of the work and level of
engagement required.
- Maintain and update guidance material for the Country Strategic Plan development process to ensure inclusion of environmental management system (EMS) components in 2nd generation and 3rd generation CSPs. Follow the development of the new WFP Strategic Plan, to ensure inclusion of environmental sustainability as cross-cutting priority.
- Develop thematic EMS-related guidance for key functional areas (e.g. within supply chain, TEC).
- Coordinate follow-up to the evaluation of WFP's Environmental Policy, in particular (i) update of the Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework (ESSF), and (ii) strengthening of
sustainability monitoring. - Support the correct functioning of the WFP Decarbonization Fund and support fund raising.
- Follow the workstream on scope 3 emissions and at interagency level.
- Develop sustainability content and thematic EMS-related guidance for key functional areas (e.g. TEC).
- Research and prepare documentation for executive management for high level UN and humanitarian events e.g. UN Environment Assembly, UN Environment Management Group annual meeting.
- Follow UN and humanitarian environment-related coordination networks/events (e.g. Environment Management Group, Environment and Humanitarian Action Network, Humanitarian Network and Partnerships Week, Climate Action Accelerator) to ensure management are informed and WFP maintains an active role in related workstreams.
- Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of WFP's Environmental Plan of Action (EPACT) 2020-2030 and related UN Sustainability Strategy Phase I and II requirements.
- Develop donor relations guidance material on the inclusion of environmental considerations into funding proposals e.g. new DG-ECHO minimum environmental requirements, German Federal Foreign Office initiative on greening humanitarian assistance
- Develop a strategy for outreach to donors on environmental sustainability.
An additional 20 days is set aside for undefined tasks to be assigned by other HQ units in relation to the Environmental Policy or ESSF implementation, and in mutual agreement with the supervisor, requestor and consultant.
DELIVERABLES
- Guidance for country strategic plans is up to date
- Environmental sustainability is positioned in the new WFP Strategic Plan
- EMS thematic guidance prepared as required
- Update of ESSF finalized (in coordination with relevant stakeholders)
- Sustainability monitoring strengthened (in coordination with relevant stakeholders)
- Functioning of the WFP Decarbonization Fund is followed
- Environmental Plan of Action coordination mechanism established
- Input to Scope-3 emission reporting methodology provided
- Relevant meetings of UN/humanitarian environment networks are attended; meeting notes are prepared, including suggestions for WFP engagement in relevant workstreams; background notes and talking points prepared as required for senior management attendance
- provided meetings of UN-EMG working groups on UN Sustainability Strategy
- Donor relations guidance materials developed
- Donor outreach strategy developed
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education:
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in: Environmental Studies, Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management, Development Studies, or other related field.
- Specialized education (PhD or equivalent experience) in: environmental policy making, sustainability studies is a strong asset
Experience:
- At least twelve (12) years of postgraduate (post-Master's) experience in public sector management, research, or development cooperation related to environmental and social sustainability planning, programming or policymaking.
- Experience in the design and/or application of environmental and social sustainability safeguards and related tools within the UN and/or humanitarian context would be beneficial
Knowledge & Skills:
- In-depth understanding of environmental sustainability and risk and its links and application within the humanitarian sector;
- Excellent ability to coordinate across multiple units and organizations;
- General knowledge of UN system networks, policies, rules, regulations and procedures;
- Knowledge of WFP institutional structure and processes
Languages:
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to write publishable reports
- Written and oral proficiency in English is essential.
- Intermediate knowledge (intermediate/level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish), 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 dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org 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.
