HR Officer (Job Evaluation) P3, 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 HR Officer 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, August 27th, 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: https://www.wfp.org/ 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 attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section)
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
As the World Food Programme marks its 60th anniversary in 2023, we find ourselves in the midst of the greatest and most complex food security crisis in modern times. With the support of our donor partners, we scaled up direct food and nutrition assistance and worked to prevent famine and, in 2022, WFP and partners reached a record number of people – an estimated 158 million -with food, cash, and commodity vouchers. This is the largest number ever assisted in our history.
WFP’s workforce has been growing significantly over the past years, in line with the growing demands on the organization to address food security challenges worldwide. Currently the WFP workforce consists of more than 24,000 employees spread over more than 120 countries.
This position is based in WFP headquarters in Rome and reports to the Head of the Job Evaluation Unit, under the overall supervision of the Chief, Talent Management branch (HRMTM).
THE ROLE
The purpose of this assignment will be on responding to a growing demand for Job Evaluation services, by (i) conducting classification reviews of Job Descriptions in support of Talent Management processes; and (ii) supporting functions with the review of WFP Job Profiles in line with evolved staffing requirements, building on Strategic Workforce Planning analyses. The position will provide a critical contribution to WFP’s People Policy objectives, enabling job equity, through a consistent and fair application of job classification standards across the organization.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- You provide specialized Job Evaluation advice and guidance to managers and HR colleagues across the organization.
- You conduct review of Job Descriptions to support other Talent Management processes (e.g. reassignment, recruitment) to ensure the job requirements are aligned and consistent with the organizational standards[1].
- You partner with functions to support the ongoing review and development of WFP Job Profiles to be aligned with evolved organizational staffing requirements.
- You provide guidance and project management support to functions to enable consultative, timely and effective review and development of WFP Job Profiles.
- You work closely with HR colleagues across the organization, to ensure WFP Job Profiles are building on available strategic workforce planning analyses and reflect field requirements.
- You perform analyses to identify trends in new Job Profile requirements.
- You collect information and best practices through online research and partnering with counterparts at other UN agencies.
- You plan, design and develop specific capacity building initiatives (i.e.: brown bags, webinars, community of practice, …) based on identified needs, capacity building priorities and in consultation with key stakeholders.
- You provide coaching, training and guidance to other team members proactively sharing knowledge and act as role-model in order to contribute to a safe growth environment and to the integration of new colleagues in the organization.
- You support other initiatives and projects, when needed and upon request.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Advanced University Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial relations, Business Administration, or other related fields. First University degree may be accepted with additional relevant courses and experience.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in various Talent Management roles in an international context.
- Experience in Job Evaluation, Workforce Planning and/or Organization Design is required.
- Experience working with the UN/ICSC job evaluation standards is highly desirable.
Language:
- Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language) is desired.
MORE ABOUT YOU
- Good knowledge of recognized Job Evaluation methods, UN/ICSC, Hay or similar.
- Knowledge of how to analyze jobs, structures and workforce composition.
- Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with the aptitude to adapt communication style to relevant audience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects at any time, while maintaining high standards of work on a tight schedule in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborating effectively with all stakeholders with the aptitude to adapt communication style to the relevant audience.
- Ability to clearly communicate with managers and staff; draft communication messages linking to the organizational strategies.
- Ability to work in an international environment, as part of a multicultural and diverse team.
- Demonstrate confidence and cognitive capacity to assimilate different perspectives and formulate recommendations.
- Innovative mindset with a drive for improvements aligned with the unit’s and organization’s strategy.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Leads by Example with Integrity – Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others
Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments – Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change
Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork – Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth
Applies Strategic Thinking – Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things
Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships – Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives
Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.
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.
