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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 16 November 2026-23:59-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. 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 extreme weather shocks. 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?
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• 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.
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We offer
an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). JOB TITLE: Talent Acquisition Specialist TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultant level I UNIT/DIVISION: TECR DUTY STATION (City, Country): Remote work DURATION: 11 months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP Technology Division (TEC, formerly known as the IT Division) is the digital business engine of the World Food Programme, providing the business with multi-pronged and resilient technical capabilities able to respond with the agility required in humanitarian operations. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will work closely with the hiring managers, ensuring that our recruitment strategy supports their needs and building a truly diverse and inclusive place to work. You will report to the Head, Talent and Development of TEC Division and you will be in charge of developing a proactive approach to attract and retain top talent for key positions at TEC Division. This includes, but is not limited to, sourcing, recruitment and selection of candidates, as well as advising hiring managers on all aspects of attraction and selection. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage the full life cycle of recruitment process from the identification of the staffing needs, to sourcing, screening and selecting the candidates;
• Partner with the hiring managers and support them to identify the best way to fill their talent and business needs;
• Build and maintain broad network of potential candidates as a result of the recruitment process or through pro-active research with the aim to anticipate business needs and increase awareness and market benchmark;
• Promote, develop and execute new recruiting solutions and tools;
• Define and measure quality standards and controls to enhance internal (colleagues) and external (candidates) customer experience;
• Perform analysis of hiring needs, recruitment metrics and work plan forecast to ensure full support and update of the Divisional Staffing Plan highlighting delays/risks and proposing remediation actions;
• Support the Staffing Coordinator in workforce planning by assessing structures, skills, and capabilities; updating Generic Job Profiles; collaborating on skills gap analysis and upskilling plans; and ensuring timely completion of reassignment exercises;
• Lead L&D initiatives for the TEC Division by assessing training needs, designing learning plans, and delivering targeted programs. Manage career transitions, leadership development, and the Critical Skills Academy. Drive onboarding and knowledge-sharing to boost engagement and ensure high participation;
• Support other ad hoc projects;
• Other duties as required. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
• All the vacancies are filled in a timely manner by identifying the best candidate(s);
• Create an effective network and solid relationships with the hiring managers and HR;
• Support the definition of the staffing plan for the Technology Division;
• Identify innovative sourcing channels for attracting talented people;
• Create and maintain rosters for the most requested roles (e.g. Business Transformation Offices, Project Managers, etc.);
• Delivery training to hiring manager on the Talent Acquisition process;
• Delivery of reports on the Talent Acquisition process. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:
University degree preferably in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing, Head Hunting or as HR practitioner with in-depth recruiting and scouting experience;
• Experience with data and analytics;
• Experience in recruitment of technology/IT profiles is an asset;
• Experience in multicultural and diversified organizations;
• Previous experience in other HR areas (e.g. Talent Management; Performance Management; etc.) is a plus. Knowledge &

Skills:
• Project management;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Ability in proactively networking & establishing effective working relationships;
• Strong team player coupled with demonstrated ability to work autonomously;
• Passionate and committed to customer service excellence;
• Strong planning and organizing skills required to respond to multiple and different requests;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese is a desirable 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 recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once

your profile
is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
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• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. 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.