DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS30 May 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)
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 worldโs 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).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Assist with the preparation of Management Services components of WFPโs Country Strategic Planning (CSP) and Resource Planning aligned with country and wider WFPโs strategies and policies to facilitate efficient and effective service delivery.
Support preparation of functional annual plans and implementation of policies, procedures, processes, standards, and systems to support WFPโs strategic objectives.
Collate data and prepare basic analysis to support efficient planning and decision-making.
Assist in the identification of requirements pertaining to resources aiming at efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness of operations and services.
Maintain working relationships with WFPโs internal and external stakeholders, other UN agencies and government entities ensuring relevant exchange of data and identifying areas of potential improved alignment of operations and cooperation.
Provide leadership and technical guidance to Management Services focal points and Business Support Assistants across all duty stations to ensure full compliance with corporate guidelines, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policies, and SOPs. Support the implementation of wellness and duty of care initiatives and actively participate in wellness and support-focused working groups.
Promote a culture of environmental sustainability by recommending and implementing actions that reduce the carbon footprint across administrative functions, ensuring compliance with WFP corporate GHG emissions tracking and waste disposal standards.
Utilise digital tools and applications to their fullest potential, collaborating with technical experts to effectively adopt innovative technologies, thereby enhancing operational workflows and customer service.
Assist with the preparation and implementation of UN Reform-related inter-agency initiatives such as the Business Operations Strategy (BOS) and Common Services. Represent WFP in OMT/CSMT and other inter-agency coordination platforms, and ensure timely processing of WFP commitments (e.g., UNJS POs, cost-sharing).
Supervise the execution of administration business processes (e.g., Asset Management, Travel Management, Fleet, Facilities, Contracts and Recurrent Services), ensuring compliance with corporate procedures, efficiency of service delivery, and continual improvement of internal SOPs. Identify and implement cost-efficiency opportunities.
Support the organization and delivery of training, workshops, job shadowing, and on-the-job technical coaching for WFP staff and partners, promoting performance enhancement and cross-office learning.
Follow standard emergency preparedness and response practices to support WFP in rapidly deploying the needed resources to affected areas.
Take accountability for good people management practices, providing regular feedback, performance direction, and career development support to team members, while addressing underperformance and modelling WFP values and behaviours in line with the WFP Leadership Framework.
Conduct regular field missions to Area and Field Offices across Somalia to provide oversight, assess compliance with corporate administrative policies and procedures, strengthen internal controls, and offer hands-on technical support and capacity building to local teams. Document findings, propose corrective actions, and follow up on implementation to ensure continuous improvement.
Perform any other function as may be required by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Education: Advanced University Degree in Business/Public Administration, Engineering, or other relevant field relating to office management and administration, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree Or First University degree with a minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in Management Services line of business (for example management of assets, facilities, fleet, travel, or other). Experience analyzing data trends and operational performance.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language
Knowledge & Skills:
Has experience in deriving insights and conclusions from data, trends, and performance metrics.
Experience and/or training in at least one Management Services domain (e.g. assets, facilities, fleet, travel).
This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
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
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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.