The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance as a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP helps people recover from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change, ensuring food security and resilience-building in vulnerable communities.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to build a workforce that is diverse, committed, skilled, and high-performing, selected on merit, and operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment. We uphold our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion while working with partners to change and save lives globally.
For more details about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and stay updated through our social media platforms on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
Why Join WFP?
- WFP is a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2020).
- WFP fosters an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural work environment.
- WFP invests in employee development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and career mobility opportunities.
- WFP provides an exciting career path across country, regional, and global offices.
- WFP offers an attractive compensation package (refer to the Terms and Conditions section of the respective vacancy announcement).
We are currently hiring for the following four positions:
1. Human Resources Officer (JR110844)
Job Description:
The Human Resources Officer will play a key role in supporting WFP’s human resources functions, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures while contributing to the organization’s strategic HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide HR advisory services, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and best practices.
- Lead recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate assessments, and interview coordination.
- Develop and implement talent management strategies to attract and retain top talent.
- Support employee relations, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
- Oversee HR administration, including payroll, benefits, and contract management.
- Collaborate with different departments to ensure HR strategies align with business needs.
- Ensure diversity, inclusion, and gender equality initiatives are effectively implemented.
- Contribute to workforce planning and succession planning efforts.
2. Partnerships Officer (Private Sector & Foundations), SC9 (JR110807)
Job Description:
The Partnerships Officer will be responsible for managing and expanding WFP’s engagement with private sector entities and foundations, ensuring alignment with WFP’s mission and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships with private sector companies and foundations to support WFP’s programs.
- Conduct market research and stakeholder mapping to identify potential funding opportunities.
- Lead negotiations and prepare partnership agreements, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Develop proposals, funding agreements, and impact reports for partners.
- Foster long-term relationships with donors and partners through regular communication and engagement.
- Work closely with WFP teams to design innovative private sector engagement strategies.
- Monitor partnership performance, ensuring donor requirements and expectations are met.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive funding initiatives and advocacy efforts.
3. Innovation Associate, SC6 (JR110451)
Job Description:
The Innovation Associate will support WFP’s innovation initiatives by facilitating the development and implementation of new solutions to improve food security and humanitarian response.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in identifying and developing innovative solutions that address food security and humanitarian challenges.
- Support the implementation and scaling of innovation projects within WFP.
- Conduct research and analysis on emerging trends and technologies relevant to WFP’s mission.
- Collaborate with external partners, startups, and technology providers to explore potential partnerships.
- Manage innovation workshops, brainstorming sessions, and capacity-building programs.
- Support the documentation of innovation project results, impact assessments, and lessons learned.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for innovation-related events and initiatives.
- Assist in drafting proposals and funding requests for innovation projects.
4. Partnerships Development Officer, SC9 (JR110795)
Job Description:
The Partnerships Development Officer will be responsible for supporting the expansion and sustainability of WFP’s partnerships with various stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, and civil society.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement partnership strategies to enhance WFP’s resource mobilization efforts.
- Identify and engage potential partners, negotiating agreements and funding opportunities.
- Support advocacy and outreach efforts to promote WFP’s work and impact.
- Monitor and evaluate partnership activities to ensure alignment with WFP’s objectives.
- Prepare partnership proposals, concept notes, and funding reports for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement joint initiatives with partners.
- Manage relationships with key donors, ensuring effective communication and reporting.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to strengthen WFP’s partnerships.
For those interested in joining WFP and making a difference in global humanitarian efforts, we encourage you to apply for the relevant positions.
