Project Manager P3 (Global Fleet Business Model Implementation) – Rome, Italy 1

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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 Project Manager 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 an international 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 Thursday, March 16, 2023 (18:59 EDT).

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 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)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

GLOBAL FLEET

WFP owns, leases and globally operates around 1,000 trucks of different configurations, trailers and workshop facilities throughout 28 Country Offices (COs). The WFP fleet is deployed to fill critical gaps in local transport capacity and stabilize transport rates in the event of increased insecurity and/or sudden growth in demand, as well as pioneer new routes that, due to prevailing insecurity, would remain inaccessible to local transporters.

WFP will transition into a centralized WFP fleet, based on professional fleet management standards. This will include the assessment and optimization of current fleet operations, the development and implementation of a training program to ensure the availability of professional fleet staff, as well as the creation of SOPs and guidelines to ensure the professional, cost-effective, and efficient running of WFP fleets. The hired staff will be leading the implementation of the project and ensure the smooth integration of the Global Fleet Business model over the next 4 years.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position will lead the implementation of the Training Centre project in Accra. During the four-year public-private partnership, innovative face-to-face and online training will be delivered with the support of private-sector partners. The Project Manager will ensure the implementation of the agreements signed with the partners, by working closely with other Supply Chain teams in HQ and the Regional Bureau in Dakar. The Project Manager will supervise the project team, which will engage with local partners and trainees, and design and conduct training.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

This position is based in WFP headquarters in Rome and reports to the Head of Global Fleet.

• Manage the implementation of the Training Centre project in coordination with other units in HQ, donors and other stakeholders;
• Maintain existing relationships with current public and private partners by providing project updates on a consistent basis about strategy, adjustments, and progress;
• Build relationships with new private and public donors or partners to support the relevant projects with cash and in-kind contributions;
• Manage project budgets in line with the agreement and prepare new funding proposals when needed;
• Monitor progress of the Training Centre construction and the completion of trainings in a timely manner as per training plan;
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the project in collaboration with relevant partners ;
• Measure KPIs and the overall project performance to identify areas for improvement;
• Plan staffing needs to reach objectives and follow the recruitment process accordingly;
• Supervise the project team;
• Conduct missions to meet with current project partners and other stakeholders in West Africa and attend relevant events when needed;
• Conduct fleet assessment missions with the Head of Global Fleet or Trainers in relevant project countries;
• Perform any other related task.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education:

You have:

• Master's Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, or another related field , or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:

You have at least 5 years of post-graduate, progressively responsible professional experience in:

• Implementing capacity-strengthening projects in the humanitarian sector
• Working with public and private partners to achieve project goals
• Supervising professional staff

Language:

You have:

• Fluency (level C) in the English language
• Fluency (level C) in the French language

MORE ABOUT YOU

You have:

• Relevant experience in project management in the humanitarian sector
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Strong analytical skills, quantitative and qualitative
• Strong information management and reporting skills
• Knowledge of fleet management systems, processes and operations
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proficiency in MS Office

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

A Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period of up to 2 years.

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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