Consultant Human Resources at World Food Programme

, , South Sudan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources Management, Learning and Development, Coaching, Mentoring, Reporting, Capacity Building, Standard Operating Procedures, Action Plan Implementation, Team Coordination, Performance Indicators, Training, Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Flexibility

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 14 January 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Juba) 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 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. 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: Since the independence in 2011, South Sudan is ranked as one of the least developed countries in the world. The country continued to face complex and protracted crises, which is compounded by an un precedented combination of climate, conflict, and economic shocks. The country overwhelmingly rural with petroleum being the only major export industry. While nine in ten households depend on crop farming, livestock, fishing, or festering, productivity across these sectors is minimal. Close to 2 million people are facing emergency food insecurity. The context requires flexibility and innovative approaches to better respond to this challenging environment. WFP South Sudan has an average1,300 staff across all categories, with national staff representing nearly 1100 staff across 20 locations country wide. The Country Office is committed to provide our staff with the required professional skills, knowledge, and expertise in their efforts to respond to working in such a complex operation. The Consultant will directly report to the Head of HR Unit. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Build the capacity of Heads of Units and Heads of Field Offices along with their Deputies in managerial and supervisory skills through a combination of skills of learning initiatives, coaching, and mentoring. Assist in preparing and implementing the consolidating Learning and Development Plan for the Country Office. Provide accurate regular reporting on corporate Learning and Development Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Develop a framework to assess Return on Investment of significant learning initiatives that are implemented. Review the relevance/adequacy of the Learning and Development Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Coordinate the roll-out of the Global Staff Survey, assist in drafting and implementation of the Global Staff Survey Action Plan for the Country Office and implement the L&D related actions required. Coordinate and facilitate the Learning and Development Working Group meetings. Build the capacity of the Learning and Development Focal Points and coordinate and guide them to ensure completion of identified actions in their respective units and field offices. Report monthly on all Learning and Development activities across functional units, including Corporate mandatory trainings and budget details. Work with management, Heads of Units and Field Offices to continue to determine the core skills required for the Country Office operations and report monthly on the progress. Share information regularly on the use of corporate WeLearn platform to raise awareness on the availability of functional courses for capacity building of staff. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: Progress on the implementation of Global Staff Survey Action Plan for the Country Office. Monthly Learning and Development Report, indicating Corporate Learning and Development KPIs Development of Functional Core skills for the Country Office Effective Learning and Development Strategies. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or other relevant field, or first University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses. Experience: Three years or more progressive responsible -work experience in Human Resources Management. Experience in implementation and management of Learning and Development programs. Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge in Learning and Development interventions and repositories Languages: Woking Knowledge (Level C) of English. 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: global.inclusion@wfp.org 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 recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email. If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only. Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time Only shortlisted candidates will be notified 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. If you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. To ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. These guidelines are here to help you use AI tools responsibly throughout WFP’s recruitment process. We also want to be transparent about how we use AI on our side. Curious? Find out more here. Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. 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, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. You can read more about the values here. Our behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviour described in the WFP Leadership Framework. Learn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. 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Responsibilities

The Consultant will build the capacity of Heads of Units and Field Offices in managerial skills and assist in implementing the Learning and Development Plan. They will also coordinate the Global Staff Survey and report on Learning and Development activities.