Director, Culture and Inclusion, D1

at  World Food Programme

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

13 October 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
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.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the execution of WFP’s culture and inclusion strategy, aligning it with its mission, vision, and long-term objectives. Hold accountability for transparent and efficient people management, and ensure the best use of financial resources for the achievement of set objectives.
• Integration: Provide strategic and operational support to the PCC and DEI units, ensuring that culture and inclusion initiatives are integrated across all levels of the organization.
• Mainstreaming: Elevate and mainstream culture and inclusion within WFP, ensuring that these values are embedded in the organization’s daily operations, policies, and strategic goals.
• Duty of Care: Lead and design, the implementation of the Duty of Care Framework, ensuring that the health, safety, and well-being of all employees are prioritized.
• Values and Respect+: Oversee the implementation of the Values/Respect+ programme, promoting a culture of respect, dignity, and ethical behavior throughout WFP.
• Budget Management: Coordinate and manage budgetary support for Corporate Critical Initiatives (CCI), ensuring efficient resource allocation to support Duty of Care and inclusion efforts.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of the DEI Strategy, promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that enables all employees to thrive.
• Leadership Development: Manage a leadership development programme on inclusive leadership and DEI topics, equipping leaders to champion inclusion effectively.
• Advocacy: Serve as an internal and external advocate for DEI, promoting WFP’s commitment to inclusion while working with senior leadership to embed WFP’s cultural values into strategic planning and daily operations. Act as a cultural ambassador for WFP, ensuring consistent messaging and advocacy of cultural initiatives both internally and externally
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics to assess the effectiveness of culture-related programs, using data-driven insights to refine and enhance strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Incorporate feedback and emerging trends to ensure culture and inclusion initiatives remain relevant and effective.
• Collaboration: Engage with key stakeholders, including HR, internal communications, and other departments, to ensure alignment of cultural strategies with business objectives.
• External Representation: Represent WFP in external UN networks and forums related to corporate culture, DEI, and organizational development, showcasing WFP’s leadership and commitment in these areas