DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 November 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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.

ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.

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, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP?

- 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 of this vacancy announcement).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Staff Relations Branch (HRMSR) reports to the Director, Human Resources Division and is responsible for providing strategic advice to senior management in connection with grievances and disciplinary matters. The branch's goal is to protect the integrity and efficiency of the Programme, while also ensuring that WFP's internal justice system reflects principles of fairness and due process. In addition, HRMTR works with managers, other offices, and staff representative bodies to advance WFP’s approach to protection from abusive conduct and promote a healthy workplace environment and constructive staff-management relations, including through consultations on policy initiatives and through informal resolution of grievances and potential workplace conflict.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the delegated authority, the WAE Consultant will be responsible for the following duties:

Internal Justice System





o Analyse and review complex disciplinary matters relating to misconduct and draft the relevant documentation in relation to the formal recommendations of appropriate action to

Senior Management.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

A formal recommendation of appropriate action to be prepared for Senior Management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: o Advanced university degree in Law or Industrial/Labour Relations, Human

Resources Management, Organizational Development, or Political Science.

o Admission to the practice law in at least one national jurisdiction is an asset.

Experience: o At least twelve years of postgraduate, progressively responsible professional experience in the field of administrative/employment law is required;

o Experience in a United Nations system organization is desirable.

Knowledge

& Skills:

o Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner, including ability to draft/prepare briefing notes, presentations, legal submissions and reports and to communicate effectively orally;

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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SHORT-TERM/CONSULTANCY CONTRACTS o Good theoretical knowledge of legal issues arising in human resources practice (preferably administrative and/or employment/labour law), in particular the application of legal principles, concepts and policies;

o Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct legal research on a range of relatively complex and intricate issues; Ability to move work forward despite changes in operational requirements, organisational priorities etc. and to solve potential problems and negative outcomes in a proactive and positive manner;

o Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts, managers and staff; Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential material;

o Ability to create and maintain an environment that promotes respectful communication with all individuals regardless of gender, national and cultural background;

o Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;

identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required;

allocate appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;

foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning; monitor andadjust plans and actions as necessary; use time efficiently; Ability to spot and analyse potential problems, identify exceptions and propose solutions in a proactive manner; formulate effective human resources operations where methodology is established or human resources problems have precedents;

o Develop human resources procedures that meet the Unit’s needs or improve upon already established procedures.

Languages: Working knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and intermediate knowledge





(level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or

Chinese) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages)

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

- All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
- We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
- If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
- At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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