Staff Development Officer

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pbDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /b /p p28 October :59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) /p pWFP 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. /p pbABOUT WFP /b /p pThe 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. /p pAt 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. /p pTo learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. /p pbWHY JOIN WFP? /b /p ul liWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /li liWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /li liWFP 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. /li liA 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. /li liWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the bTerms and Conditions /b section of this vacancy announcement). /li /ul pbORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: /b /p pWFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger and supporting progress towards Zero Hunger. Through its global operations, WFP works to ensure that vulnerable people can access the food and nutrition they need. /p pThe Programme Operations Staffing Coordination and Capacity Service (POS), reporting to the Assistant Executive Director for Programme Operations, supports staffing coordination, workforce planning, talent management and capacity development across Programme Operations. POS helps align people, roles and skills to strengthen programme delivery and organizational effectiveness. POS also coordinates cross-functional learning initiatives within the Programme Operations Department to strengthen staff capabilities, support mobility across functions, and ensure staff have the skills and knowledge required to perform effectively. To support this work, WFP is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to lead and coordinate the learning and capacity development advisory services for WFP Programme Operations functions. The specialist will work as part of the POS team and collaborate with functional and staffing coordination colleagues to ensure learning activities respond to identified needs and gaps and align with operational priorities. /p pThe position leads a team and reports to the Staffing Coordinator (or delegate) within POS and works closely with other LD colleagues, based at WFP Headquarters in Rome, Italy. /p pbJOB PURPOSE /b /p pThe position will provide specialized support and lead global Programme Operations learning initiatives, assure effective learning experiences and continuous enhancement of the Programme Operations Learning Development approach. /p pbKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES /b (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): /p pUnder the direct supervision of the Staffing Coordinator (or delegate) within POS the Staff Development Officer will work in close collaboration and coordination with the HRMTC branch and will have responsibilities as outlined below: /p ul liLeveraging available learning resources – lead the design,



development and implementation of appropriate learning solutions so that Programme Operations staff can perform their work optimally to deliver WFP’s mandate and adjust to industry best-practice developments relevant for the humanitarian sector. /li liOversight on technical, cross-cutting and soft skills trainings to enable a cohesive approach. /li liFacilitate the coordination between key stakeholders such as internal functional experts, trainers and instructional designer and/or vendor, staffing coordinator. /li liDevelop guidelines for streamlining functional learning and development processes applicable to both Global HQ and field colleagues. /li liSupport the development of strategic learning structures that would adapt to evolving needs. /li liContinuously monitor progress and provide feedback and evaluation of the different learning activities to the Staffing Coordination team. /li liMeasure and evaluate effectiveness of learning events and products which feed into Programme Operations’ integrated workforce management and informed decision-making processes. /li liProvide inputs to the LD component of the workforce planning and update information accordingly. /li liSupport the development of a comprehensive annual learning plan for Programme Operations to ensure that training requirements, needs, and expectations are met. /li liDrive learning and develop innovation ideas and projects with a strategic focus on enhanced and improved performance. /li liResearch the viability of new programme offerings, market potential, and competitive pricing models, developing unique programming in response to wider humanitarian community needs and interests in collaboration with the corporate learning and development team in HR. /li liDesign and lead the roll-out of cross-functional learning pathways and learning journeys to support mobility and capability development across Programme Operations functions. /li liMaintain and update the LD dashboards, contributing and leading relevant improvements, recommendations, and change in order to effectively communicate the strategic relevance of LD on the Programme Operations mandate. /li liProvide strategic advice to Programme Operations functions on learning and development priorities, capability gaps and appropriate interventions. /li liDevelop the terms of reference, coordinate and moderate a network of regional training focal points for the design and coordination of regional training plans for Programme Operations. /li liManage and guide the work of the learning and development team, ensuring delivery of agreed objectives and outputs. /li liEstablish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance learning and development approaches and initiatives. /li liPromote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across Programme Operations. /li liPerform other duties as required. /li /ul pbDELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: /b /p ul liProfessional LD activities are rolled out at global level in a harmonized way. /li liEnhanced visibility of LD within Programme Operations. /li liImproved communication and relevance of LD being incorporated into Staffing Coordinator actions, contributing to talent management. /li liAn established network of Programme Operations focal points. /li liAn established comprehensive annual training plan that is renewable and adaptable to future needs. /li /ul pbMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: /b /p pEducation: /p pUniversity degree in learning and Development, Adult Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design or related field: /p pAdvance degree and postgraduate studies in the above fields an advantage /p pExperience: /p ul liMinimum 5 years of post-graduate, professionally relevant experience. /li liProven experience in leading and developing training events for a diverse audience in an international organization operating in humanitarian and/or development contexts, specific experience in developing and designing learning and development resources related to emergency preparedness and response is an asset.



/li liExperience in developing and running online/virtual and simulation-based trainings in humanitarian contexts. /li liExperience in coaching and mentoring approaches. /li liPractical experience in developing humanitarian team capacities in resource-limited contexts. /li liWork experience in instructional design (assessing training needs, writing training/learning objectives, designing training, evaluating training, assessing participant learning). /li liExperience with peer-to-peer learning and self-assessment. /li liWork experience with an international humanitarian or development organization or specifically with WFP/UN and other UN Agencies highly desirable. /li liExperience designing and delivering field programmes is desirable. /li liKnowledge of commercial Learning Management Systems and Authoring tools is desirable. /li liFamiliarity with the UN procurement process system, related to vendor selection and management. /li /ul pKnowledge Skills: /p ul liStrong communication and presentation skills /li liAbility to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team. /li liAbility to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. /li liAbility to coordinate and facilitate multi-day trainings with large multi-cultural groups. /li liStrong time management skills with an ability to plan, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles and an ability to handle competing priorities successfully and to work to tight deadlines. /li liAbility to balance speed of work with a high degree of autonomy. /li liCollaborative spirit and reliable team player. /li liAble to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy. /li liAbility to interact with senior leaders with maturity and tact. /li /ul pLanguage: /p pFluency (level C) in English language. Knowledge of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese, will be an advantage. /p pEligible for occasional telecommuting as defined in the WFP Human Resources Manual Chapter V Sections 7.8. /p pTravel to field locations as necessary. /p pbTERMS AND CONDITIONS: /b /p ul liThis is an International Professional position andis open to all nationalities. /li liThe selected candidate will be employed on a limited fixed-term contract of one year renewable. /li liLimited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 4 years. The position is based in Rome and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate. Incumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for other mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment. /li liWFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel, visa and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance. For more information, visit /li /ul pbWFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /b /p pWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /p pClick here to access WFP Leadership Framework /p pbREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /b /p pWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /p pAll 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. /p pNo 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. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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