Diversity & Inclusion Director, D1 – 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 seasoned D&I leader 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 organisation 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, February 19, 2023 (11:59 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

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 trainings, 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 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)

THE ROLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The position is based in the WFP Headquarters and reports to the Deputy Executive Director for Workplace Culture. The position directly contributes to creating a workplace where all people are valued and able to meet their fullest potential – enabling WFP to deliver on its mission. This includes a more strategic approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion under the umbrella of the WFP People Policy, and to creating a safe and inclusive workplace culture rooted in WFP’s five core values: integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the organization’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) work on all dimensions, including racial equity and anti-racism, gender equality, disability inclusion, and every D&I dimension to uphold WFP commitment of ensuring an inclusive and respectful work culture in line with WFP’s mission, vision, and core values.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

You will:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the area of D&I and oversee the development of D&I policies, norms, strategies, and guidance in line with WFP and wider UN strategies.
• Formulate, manage, and oversee change processes related to the implementation of D&I policies, norms and strategies and innovations.
• Demonstrate ownership, promote, and deploy WFP global D&I initiatives and strategies. and position these efforts within the strategic planning and thinking of WFP.
• Ensure that guidance and support is provided to Country Offices, Regional Bureaux and HQ Divisions regarding the development of D&I initiatives to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Promote the integration of country and regional perspectives, into the D&I strategies in close collaboration with Country Directors and Regional Directors.
• Lead efforts to develop accountability and metrics for monitoring and communicating progress and effectiveness of programs fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce culture.
• Lead the development and coordination of consistent and impactful organization-wide communication of workforce inclusion and diversity, partnering with the Communications and Advocacy Division to develop the most effective approach.
• Partner with the Human Resources and Staff Wellness divisions to integrate D&I principles and best practices across all people management and staff wellness policies and processes to enable equitable and sustainable methodologies.
• In collaboration with HR, lead efforts to design and institutionalize learning and development initiatives to strengthen diversity and inclusion, including without limitation racial equity and gender equality, in the workplace.
• Identify and build productive relationships with a broad range of internal and external partners at the global level to promote WFP corporate strategies, transfer of knowledge and expertise, technological advancement and attract support for WFP activities.
• Coordinate the work of the organization on diversity, equity, and inclusion, working closely with other UN organizations, funds and programmes and strengthen partnerships with these entities and position WFP as a leader in this area.
• Oversee WFP workforce reports for UN-wide efforts on D&I, such as for example UNSWAP (Gender) and UN Disability Inclusion.
• Hold accountability for transparent and efficient people management standards, guidance and processes within the D&I team that enable the implementation of best practice and ensuring optimal use of resources.
• Ensure the best use of financial resources for achievement of set objectives.
• Lead to ensure that evaluation, audit, and compliance recommendations related to D&I policies and standards are efficiently implemented.
• Accountable for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP D&I framework.
• Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education:

You have:

• Advanced University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Psychology, Gender Studies, or Development Studies, ideally with specialization in gender, equity and/or human rights.

Experience:

You have:

• Thirteen years or more (of which six international) of senior level experience in carrying out D&I implementation in a complex international organization and/or large global corporation with a diverse and global footprint, with a strong interest, if not a background, in international humanitarian development.;
• Extensive experience leading multicultural teams and improving performance;
• Proven leadership skills in leading organizational development and implementation of D&I, racial equity, and/or gender equality strategies;
• Experience in anti-racism strategy, policy and programs;
• Technical working knowledge in the fields of gender, equity, human rights in relation to health and diversity, equity, and inclusion corporate functions.

Language:

You have:

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

MORE ABOUT YOU

You have:

• Ability to lead, coach and motivate large and diverse teams and drive improving performance.
• Excellent project and financial management skills, with proven resource mobilization capacity
• Strong personal credibility and influencing skills, with proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior managers to realize outcomes.
• Demonstrated understanding of major international legal and policy-making instruments and fora relevant to advancing gender, diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
• Ability to assimilate and analyze complex issues to develop strategies and policies.
• Detailed understanding of business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate applicable processes and systems.

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

Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.

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 wfprecruitment@wfp.org 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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