Dei Advisor

Deadline for Applications21 January :59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)Diversity StatementWFP 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 WFPThe 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.The vision for 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 and living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) while working with partners to save and change the lives of those we serve.To learn more about WFP visit our website and follow us on social media.Why Join WFPWFP is a **** Nobel Peace Prize laureate.WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs, as well as internal mobility opportunities.A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people.We offer an attractive compensation package (see Terms and Conditions section).Job InformationJob Title:DEI AdvisorType of Contract:WAE ConsultantUnit/Division:Wellness and Culture Division (Workplace and Management)Duty Station:Rome (working remotely from PPR)Duration:15 January – 14 June ****Background and Purpose of the AssignmentThis role will serve as an advisor to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Unit to bring breakthrough progress in how WFP addresses diversity, equity and inclusion, building on current initiatives on cultural change in terms of inclusion, racial equity, gender equality, disability inclusion, and every DEI dimension across its worldwide operations and 20,000+ employees.Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesDrive strategic engagement across the organization.Develop and deliver actionable programmes for DEI that drive progress towards identified measures of success from an internal and external perspective.Ensure key stakeholders are educated on what is required from them and when.Draft an internal DEI communications strategy designed to engage different audiences.Identify suitable external award/benchmark entries and create submissions to increase external recognition and drive employee engagement.Contribute to shaping WFP's change agenda in racial equity, anti-racism, disability inclusion, gender equality and a cultural shift towards an inclusive and respectful work culture aligned with WFP's mission, vision and core values.Review current procedures and policies, assessing whether they support or hinder WFP's DEI goals.Partner with HR colleagues to integrate DEI principles and global best practices across the talent management pipeline.Contribute to the design and institutionalisation of learning and development initiatives to strengthen DEI, racial equity and gender equality, focusing on equitable hiring, retention and promotion of staff from diverse backgrounds.Contribute to WFP workforce reports for UN-wide DEI efforts such as UNSWAP (Gender) and UN Disability Inclusion.Share knowledge with senior DEI professionals in other international organizations, private companies, academia, etc.Facilitate knowledge sharing among management staff and the WFP community at large.Model and actively champion behaviours that advance DEI.Qualifications & Experience RequiredEducation:University degree in Social Science, Human Resources Management, Psychology, Adult Education, Gender Studies, Development Studies or equivalent experience in a related field.Experience:Minimum of 11 years (of which six international) of senior level experience in DEI and culture change; a management role in DEI in a large organization is required; extensive experience leading multicultural teams and improving performance and motivation.Knowledge & Skills:Proven track record in leading organisational development and implementation of DEI, racial equity and gender equality strategies.Experience in anti-racism and racial inclusion programmes highly desirable.Best-practice DEI, racial equity and gender equality leadership expertise covering strategy development, action planning and implementation.Experience carrying out DEI implementation in complex international organisations or large global corporations with a diverse global footprint.Exceptional ability to drive ideas to execution and deliver results.Strong personal credibility and influencing skills enabling trusted relationships with senior managers.Excellence in coaching and motivating diverse teams and improving performance.Languages:Fluency (Level C) in English.Intermediate (Level B) knowledge of a second official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) and/or WFP's working language Portuguese is highly desirable.WFP Leadership FrameworkWFP 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 FrameworkReasonable AccommodationWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:No Fee DisclaimerThe 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 payment of a fee please disregard it.Reminders Before You Submit Your ApplicationAll 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 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.Make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language.Only the CV and Cover Letter are required at this time.Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates etc. may be requested at a future time.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.All employment decisions are based on organisational needs, job requirements, merit and individual qualifications.WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse and all forms of discrimination, harassment and abuse of authority.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.#J-*****-Ljbffr