Global Coordinator, P4

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 October 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.

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.

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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

This position is based in Rome and reports to Director of the Gender Equality Office. The Joint Programme (JP) of FAO, IFAD, UN Women and WFP on 'Accelerating progress towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE), is being implemented as a five-year programme in Nepal, Niger, the Pacific Islands, Rwanda, Tanzania and Tunisia from 2022 – 2027. In order to attain its optimal level of impact, the JP focuses on four key outcomes for rural women: (1) improved food and nutrition security; (2) increased income and economic autonomy to sustain livelihoods and build resilience; (3) enhanced leadership and participation in rural institutions and in shaping laws, policies and programmes, and (4) more gender-responsive policy environment for the economic empowerment of rural women. The implementation of the JP is managed through a UN Joint Programme governance structure. A similar governance and coordination structure is place at national level, where the programme is overseen by a National Steering Committee and implementation and coordination is led by a UN lead agency.

THE ROLE

The Global Coordinator carries out the overall management and coordination of the Joint Programme of FAO, IFAD, UN Women and WFP (JP RWEE). The Global Coordinator is the head of the JP Secretariat and the overall purpose of his/her work is to manage and ensure maximum effectiveness of the JP with regard to strategic, operational, technical, administrative and financial matters; he/she will also supervise the M&E Specialist, the Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist, and other consultants recruited on an ad hoc basis.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

Management and Oversight of the Fund

Ensure effective fund management and oversight by guiding the implementation of governance arrangements and aligning the activities of participating UN agencies with the JP RWEE Operations Manual to enhance operational compliance and efficiency.

Develop the annual work plan and budget for the Multi Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) Secretariat to facilitate strategic operations and resource allocation, while, in consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) managing the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of consultants and JP RWEE National Coordinators to strengthen team capabilities and program delivery.

Enhance financial integrity and transparency through consistent liaison with the Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO), overseeing fund allocations, receipts, and transfers to country teams, ensuring timely and accurate financial operations to support program objectives.

Planning and coordination

Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Joint Programme (JP), including overseeing internal and external stakeholder relationships, facilitating effective communication, and ensuring alignment with programme objectives and priorities.

Organize and lead key meetings (such as those of the Technical Advisory Committee and the International Steering Committee), ensuring that logistics, content, and information sharing are handled efficiently to support programme implementation.

Programme Development and Implementation

Oversee and support the implementation of the Joint Programme country activities, provide technical support and guidance to country teams in consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee to ensure alignment with programme objectives.

Guide and review the development of annual workplans for country teams and provide feedback on annual workplans and coordinate the submission of proposals and concept notes to the International Steering Committee (ISC), ensuring adherence to quality standards and appraisal processes.

Conduct implementation support missions to the participating countries and official visits to other countries as needed based on requests of the Country Teams to address programme requirements and challenges.

Partnership Building and Resource Mobilization

Lead the implementation of the global resource mobilization plan and strategy for the Joint Programme (JP) RWEE, in collaboration with agency focal points and overseeing efforts to engage current and potential donors effectively.

Facilitate resource mobilization efforts by maintaining communication with existing donors, preparing proposals for new funding opportunities, and supporting country teams with their resource mobilization activities, including reviewing proposals and sharing donor intelligence.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Oversee the global M&E system to monitor program progress and consolidate country reports, preparing the global annual report for the ISC. This ensures strategic alignment and informed decision-making by identifying and recommending necessary adjustments.

Knowledge Management (KM) and Learning

Oversee the implementation of the JP knowledge management strategy and develop the annual KM plan fostering a culture of learning across all programme levels.

Facilitate the Identification and documentation of good practices and lessons learned from JP RWEE implementation supporting active knowledge sharing, peer-to-peer learning, and South-South knowledge exchange to enhance programme effectiveness and replication of successful practices.

Communications & Advocacy

Oversee the JP communications strategy and annual plan to enhance visibility and elevate the programme's profile.

Coordinate advocacy and policy dialogues at global and regional levels, ensuring consistent information dissemination across participating organizations to effectively influence public and policy-maker perceptions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced university degree in gender studies, international development, social sciences or related fields, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least 8 years of relevant experience in managing multi-country or complex programmes, preferably at field level and with a focus on gender equality issues. Relevant experience in managing project budgets and quality control of implementation and financial reports.

Language: Fluency (Level C) in English is required. Intermediate knowledge (Level B) of a second official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) or WFP’s working language, Portuguese, is desirable. French is an asset.

MORE ABOUT YOU:

Solid understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment issues and concepts in relation to rural development, poverty alleviation, and post-conflict rehabilitation.

Working knowledge of UN System-wide coherence and UN Reform as guided by UNDG guidelines for joint programming.

Ability to work independently; in a timely and organized manner.

Strong management skills, including ability to provide strategic guidance, technical oversight and support to team work.

Ability to work in a team and multi-task as needed.

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in multicultural settings that involve diverse stakeholders.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.

The selected candidate will be employed on a limited fixed-term contract of 2 years renewable.

Limited 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, Italy and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate. Incumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards ( ) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

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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.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language.

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.

Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application.

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.

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