DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
30 November 2024-23:59-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.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Director of WFP’s Climate & Resilience Service is a key thematic leadership position in WFP’s Programme Operations Department (PO), reporting to the Programme Policy and Guidance Division Director. He/she serves as authoritative adviser to WFP executive management on climate change issues, convenes WFP’s Climate Crisis task force, manages thematic trust funds and special accounts, and represents the organization externally to shape global priorities and contribute to thought leadership at the nexus of humanitarian, development, and climate action. He/she leads teams delivering policy, strategy, programmatic guidance and support on climate and resilience.
The Climate & Resilience Service also plays a central role in advising WFP Regional and Country Offices on the application of environmental standards and safeguards, in the context of WFP’s Environmental & Social Sustainability Framework (ESSF).
THE ROLE
The Director of WFP’s Climate and Resilience Service provides thematic leadership on climate change- and resilience strengthening in WFP. He/she coordinates the implementation of WFP’s Climate Change and Resilience policies and guides the integration of corresponding priorities and activities across other strategic planning processes at global, regional and country level. With regards to partnerships, data/research/evidence, workforce capacity and resource mobilization, the Director works closely with other Divisions and ensures alignment with organizational priorities. The Director provides thematic leadership and facilitates systematic collaboration between WFP Headquarters and Regional Bureaux to increase the quality of climate- and resilience-focused programming at country level.
The technical range of responsibilities within the Service integrate functions related to climate and disaster risk financing and insurance; early warning and anticipatory action; regenerative natural resource management; resilience and market access for smallholder farmers; sustainable energy solutions; multilateral climate finance programming; and strategic engagement with multilateral environmental conventions (notably UNFCCC and UNCCD). Transversal support functions include research and evidence on climate and resilience, institutional learning & reporting, and thematically focused support to country strategies and programs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree (Masters or higher) in international development, environmental studies, climate change, international relations, or other relevant areas, or First University degree (Bachelors) with two years of additional relevant experience.
Experience: At least thirteen years of relevant progressively responsible work experience focused on developing countries, of which at least 6 years must have focused on climate action, disaster risk reduction, environmental management, or resilience strengthening.
Experience working on climate-related issues in developing countries, including climate and disaster risk financing.
Experience leading multicultural teams and managing performance.
Experience working for international organizations such as the United Nations is 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).
MORE ABOUT YOU:
You have:
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in:
– Climate change impacts on food security
– Global institutional and policy discourse on climate change
– Relation of climate action to other institutional and policy frameworks supporting sustainable development, humanitarian aid, food system transformation, and disaster risk reduction
• Broad understanding of the institutional landscape related to humanitarian, development and climate action.
• Strong networks and partnerships with relevant institutions.
• Demonstrated experience mobilizing and/or implementing climate finance from bilateral or multilateral mechanisms.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on results.
• Excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills, including with high-level audiences.
• Ability to assimilate, analyze and communicate complex issues at the nexus between humanitarian, development and climate action.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Geographical Mobility is and continues to be, a core contractual requirement in WFP. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term International Professional position as well as a rotational contract with a probationary period of one year.
WFP 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 https://icsc.un.org/.
The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy which is a family duty station to take up this assignment.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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.