Consultant Management Services
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - World Food Programme in Italia
Job Title Space Management/Space Planning ConsultantContract Type
Consultant – Part‑time 80%
Unit/Division MSDT
Duty Station HQ Rome
Duration EOD 16 September 2026 – NTE 31 December 2026 (possible extension)
Background and Purpose of the Assignment The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency working worldwide to end hunger. The Facilities Management Unit in Rome supports WFP colleagues at Headquarter and globally in the management of headquarters building facilities. This position is available for a period of four months, starting in September 2025.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, oversight and support for the management of headquarters building facilities.
- Prepare stacking plans to redistribute office spaces according to new workspace scenarios, fostering workplace flexibility.
- Contribute to managing and limiting the organization’s real‑estate footprint, avoiding unnecessary increases in leasing costs and environmental impact.
- Offer space management and planning services in consultation with requesting divisions/units,
coordinating and facilitating all office relocations within the HQ premises.
- Advise employees on facilities policy and procedures.
- Provide project management services for renovation and construction projects, including preparation of budgets and technical specifications.
- Develop architectural layouts, technical scope of work, cost estimates and schedules.
- Supervise and monitor quality and schedules for construction work, ensuring contractors comply with specifications, budget and timelines.
- Prepare periodic reports and review contractors’ invoices, assisting with cost recovery as required.
- Process invoices by checking for correctness and verifying charges against agreed payment terms in the contract.
- Conduct engineering site surveys of WFP facilities to determine suitability, safety and efficiency.
- Ensure fire and industrial safety standards are followed and WFP policies, criteria and