Ad Interim Assistant Executive Director, Workplace Management

Ad Interim Assistant Executive Director, Workplace Management

Sep 5, 2026

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

11 September 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 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.

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).

Assistant Executive Director, Workplace and
Management
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TBC
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.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an Assistant Executive Director (United Nations Assistant Secretary-General level) who will be a member of WFP’s Senior Leadership Group. It is expected that the incumbent would have overarching responsibility and play a vital role in steering the diverse operational facets of Management Services, Security, Human Resources, and the promotion of Wellness within the organization. The AED would ensure the harmonious and efficient integration of these functions, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and well-being. The AED Workplace and Management would uphold WFP’s position as a trusted partner within the UN community and its partners, leading efforts that contribute to the UN Reform agenda, with a focus on empowering managers and staff, simplifying processes, increasing transparency and improving the delivery of our mandate.

• As a member of WFP's cohesive senior leadership team work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and COO, Assistant Executive Directors and other senior leaders to develop and implement policies, strategies, and programmes that advance WFP's mission and goals.
• Provide comprehensive strategic direction and guidance across various operational functions within WFP's Workplace and Management Department that align with the WFP’s mandate and goals.
• Offer strategic leadership in integrating management functions across the organization to ensure effective coordination and alignment.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and fosters an environment of respect and collaboration.
• Act as a role model, setting an example of the highest standards of integrity for all staff through personal behaviour.
• Engage and represent WFP in high-level fora (e.g. United Nations, Governments, Executive Board, Humanitarian and Development Communities, etc.), asserting the organization’s position and ensuring WFP interests are at the forefront of discussions and considerations.
• Lead and foster inter-agency partnerships to enable coordinated and holistic preparedness and response to humanitarian and development needs, ensuring WFP actions complement inter-agency efforts.
• Promote and set the tone for innovation, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other accountabilities, as required.

Minimum Qualificatio