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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

27 September 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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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 climate change.

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 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).

CONSULTANT’s NAME: Nadejda Onofrei

JOB TITLE: Digital Project Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultant

UNIT/DIVISION: Digital Unit /COM Division

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Rome

DURATION: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Digital unit oversees the majority of the external facing online communications for the global channels. Our work streams include the management of WFP.org, the corporate communications site of the World Food Programme. The Digital Project Consultant will be supporting the management of WFP.org, the implementation of the SEO strategy and roll out of content to the language websites.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Digital and direct supervision of Digital Platform Manager, the Digital Project Assistant will be responsible for the following activities:

Support implementation of the SEO and GEO strategy. Audit content,



identify high-performing keywords and key topics of interest for external audiences. Develop content briefs and liaise with editors to create high-quality content optimized for traditional and AI search engines.

Lead on consolidation of programmatic content across wfp.org. Build a focused and manageable content portfolio that would position WFP across main thematic areas of work.

Identify and address technical and content related SEO issues using Google Search Console, Analytics and other SEO tools.

Track how AI presents wfp.org content, identify gaps and priorities. Work with relevant teams to position wfp.org in AI search results. Support communications activities that enable informed decision making by collecting and analyzing data related to the website’s performance, produce accurate reports and interactive data dashboards.

Develop, execute and monitor paid ads that increase online visibility of WFP work, target key audiences and drive traffic to wfp.org website.

Quality assurance: test new features and functionalities of the website and provide clear feedback to the developers.

Design and deliver training to the editors of the WFP.org platform in English, and make sure all the guidelines are updated to reflect the latest functionalities of the platform.

Perform other duties as may be assigned.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

- Carry out SEO and GEO research for identified thematic priorities and draft audience-focused web content to position WFP across key work areas. Carry out post-implementation performance analysis to identify gaps and next steps.

- Conduct monthly SEO audits, and resolve any issues that have been identified.

- Draft regular reports with key performance metrics on WFP.org and ad campaigns, providing insights and/or action points.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: University degree in a relevant field or equivalent in work experience.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years work experience in similar roles and in an international environment.

Knowledge & skills:

- Experience with content management systems (preferably Drupal CMS).

- Experience working with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console.

- Proven experience in writing clear, audience-focused web content optimized for search engines and generative AI platforms, following SEO, GEO and digital-content best practices.

- Able to collaborate on tasks with the team as well as to work independently when needed.

- Knowledge of Agile methodology and Human-centered design (HCD) will be considered an asset.

- Familiarity with HTML and CSS desirable

Languages:



Excellent knowledge of English is .

Working arrangements: Eligible for Occasional telecommuting as defined in the WFP Human Resources Manual Chapter V Section 7.8.

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 hidden)

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 hidden). 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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