Disability Inclusion Senior Advisor – P5, LFT, Rome, Italy

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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.

Are you a Disability Inclusion professional interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, November 27, 2022 (10:59 PM CET)

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

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 US?

• 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)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

On 18 November 2020, the WFP Executive Board approved a Disability Inclusion Road Map for 2020-2021 along with an associated Resource and Implementation Plan. It is WFP’s first attempt to ensure a coherent and corporate approach to this important issue, one that is grounded in the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS), the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the 2030 Agenda, and the IASC frameworks.

As such, this is an important tool to fulfil WFP’s mandate of “Saving Lives, Changing Lives.” The UNDIS requires a shift in thinking from Disability Inclusion being only relevant for WFP’s programmes. Disability Inclusion needs to be factored into all aspects of WFP’s work – procurement, human resources, capacity development, partnerships, engineering and management services, etc.
The Road Map includes a range of corporate commitments, including the piloting of said commitments in the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific (RBB).

To monitor progress against corporate commitments, a Steering Committee Chaired by WFP’s Deputy Executive Director and comprised of of WFP’s Leadership Group and the Regional Director, RBB along with a Working Group chaired by the Director, PRO, have been established.

WFP is establishing a plan of work to develop its upcoming Strategic Plan (2022–2026), in which disability inclusion will be reflected. Accordingly, the Road Map will operate through 2021, with the intention that it will be updated and renewed in the Strategic Plan (2022–2026) cycle and align with the remaining period of the 2019–2024 UNDIS.

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver against the above, the Programme and Policy Division – Humanitarian and Development (PRO) is acting as the Secretariat for the corporate approach to DI and supporting the work of the Steering Committee and Working Group. To ensure coherence and consistency, a Disability Inclusion Advisor will be hired to provide strategic, technical and operational services to the DI Steering Committee and Work Group. Reporting directly to the Director of PROP, and working closely with the Deputy Director, PRO, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Provide advisory support to the AED WPC so as to ensure that WFP delivers to its corporate commitment on DI.
• Provide expert technical advice to Senior Leadership within the Steering Committee on issues related to DI and the implementation of WFP’s Road Map.
• Ensure that the AED WPC and Director of PRO are duly briefed ahead of EB sessions and DIWG /DISC meetings which take place on a bi-monthly and quarterly basis, respectively.
• Provide authoritative expertise, advice and guidance to the technical focal points of the DIWG to ensure that the commitments laid out in the different key result areas of the Road Map are being implemented.
• Directly communicate with the Executive Office (Disability Team) of the Secretary General on the UNDIS yearly reporting.
• Assist, guide and support the different COs on DI-related issues and implementation of the Road Map (including through holding webinars).
• Represent WFP in relevant inter-agency bodies and networks (e.g., UNDIS Focal Points Network; Reference Group on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action; FCDO-UN SBC; Protection Task Force of the gFSC).
• Manage a small team at HQ level (the DI Secretariat) comprising of one Disability inclusion Officer and a Technical Disability Inclusion Specialist.
• Manage a Partnership with Trinity College Dublin comprising of two academic researchers and a Partnership with CBM IAG operating the Disability Inclusion Help Desk: and
• Monitor DI funding for the Road Map and develop opportunities for additional fundraising post-Road Map.

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 11 years of experience in the humanitarian or development field, with progressively increasing management responsibilities and postings.
• Experience leading disability inclusion initiatives for large multilateral organizations.
• Has gained experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Has gained experience designing/managing operations.
• Has experience shaping country-level operational strategies/partnerships.
• Has led programme in country/region.
• Has gained strategic managerial experience

LANGUAGE:

• 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 is desirable.

MORE ABOUT YOU

You have:

• Sound theoretical understanding and organizational awareness of how to implement corporate initiatives for disability inclusion.
• Proved ability to analyse corporate requirements for organizational change.
• Expert technical knowledge in people with disabilities and disability inclusion.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
• Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 4 years. The position is based in Rome, Italy and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.
• The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment

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 [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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