Human Resources Officer, SSA8 at World Food Programme

Nairobi, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Workplace Culture, Engagement, Learning, Career Development, HR Capability Building, Service Excellence, HRMIS Transactions, Benefits Administration, Payroll Support, Contracting Processes, Onboarding, Data Analysis, Client Service, Policy Implementation, Supervision

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 2 April 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Nairobi) 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). ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: These jobs are part of Global Headquarters (GHQ) and/or Country Offices (COs) and report to a more senior Human Resources Officer or designate. Job holders are likely to be working under the supervision of a more experienced staff member, receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They support the collation, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of information to maximize the effectiveness of HR services. JOB PURPOSE: To support the delivery of professional, client-focused HR services, partnering with managers to implement HR solutions in line with WFP corporate priorities. ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): This position plays a key role under Capabilities Development & Workplace Culture within the One Global HQ HR team covering the Eastern & Southern Africa region. 1. Workplace Culture & Engagement Champion culture-building initiatives that advance an inclusive, respectful, and values‑driven workplace across ESARO. Lead the operationalization of the WFP Leadership Framework, designing and rolling out creative learning and engagement initiatives that enable staff to internalize and model WFP behaviour and leadership standards. Develop and implement an ESARO Engagement Roadmap, including pulse analytics, benchmarking, and periodic reporting to strengthen workplace culture within HR and across global function units. 2. Learning & Career Development Design and maintain a regional Learning & Career Development Framework tailored to ESARO, enabling growth pathways for high‑performing and high‑potential staff. Support the Regional Snr. HR Business Partner in coordinating and embedding people development initiatives across units and Country Offices, ensuring coherence of national staff development priorities. Develop and implement a Career Development Support Framework and provide targeted support to select Country Offices on career pathways, development planning, and mobility readiness. 3. HR Capability Building & Service Excellence Contribute to HR Service Excellence by supporting the delivery of high‑quality HR services aligned to organisational needs and regional priorities. Support HR operational activities and improvement projects, ensuring alignment with WFP policies and standards-including effective execution of HRMIS transactions, benefits administration, payroll support and contracting processes. Lead and coordinate the technical onboarding of new HR Officers across Country Offices, ensuring a consistent, capability-building onboarding experience aligned with One Global HQ HR standards. DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE – HR SERVICES: Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise Has gained extensive experience providing administrative and systems support across multiple activities in employment life cycle including recruitment, interviews, training support, performance management, relocation support and policy implementation within a country office environment DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE – CENTRE OF EXPERTISE: Has provided direction and instruction to more junior staff members within area of expertise Has collated and analysed data to support aspects of broader change initiatives and programme design MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 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: Typically, three or more years of postgraduate professional experience in Human Resources with an interest in international humanitarian development. Knowledge & Skills: Broad or specialised knowledge of HR best practices, techniques and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background. Ability to supervise and support more junior and/or less experienced members of the team. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and recommend a course of action. Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and provide client-oriented service. Ability to identify client’s needs and match them to appropriate solutions. Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems. Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. 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. WFP is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated via email or originating from online job boards. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment or contract with WFP in return for the payment of fees or providing personal or banking information. Read more.

Responsibilities

This role supports the delivery of professional, client-focused HR services by partnering with managers to implement HR solutions aligned with WFP corporate priorities, focusing on workplace culture, learning, career development, and HR service excellence.