Director Special Assistant Vacancy, Job Ref. NG/WFP/2603/2520

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

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).

The Special Assistant to the Director of WFP New York Global Office will provide timely and analytical information and coherent support to the Director. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in a sensitive and challenging environment. The position requires excellent organization and communication skills.

Ensuring accurate input and background, on issues related to the UN System and Multilateral engagement, and providing timely advice to the Director, as appropriate; Overseeing coordination and consolidation of inputs received from Partnerships Officers for official documents, including, inter alia, briefings, remarks, positi on papers, and official correspondence; Engaging with UN System and Multilateral counterparts to ensure the appropriate representation and participation of the World Food Programme; Ensure coordination for visits, meetings and briefs, with other Special Assistants based in HQ, Regional Bureaus or Country Offices. Managing the administrative elements of the Director’s office, including agenda meetings and events, travel, accommodation, security clearance, etc; Acting as focal point to support all Executive missions to the UN Headquarters; Acting as focal point for engagement with Member State and UN System front offices; Coordinating internal meetings and reports, including the Annual Performance Plan and Risk Register, and ensuring internal information management; and Performing other official duties and special assignments which may be requested by the Director.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency and success of the New York Office. In particular, the key results will ensure overall coordination and will have an impact on the delivery of services and WFP engagement with relevant stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

University degree in Political Science, International Development, International relations or related fields. Advanced University will be preferred.

 Eligibility:

It is essential that the applicant has the ability to legally work in the US

 Experience:

Experience with WFP and/or the UN and Multilateral system and/or Diplomatic Missions.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Action management: Defines work goals and devises plans to attain them. Analyzes potential problems and makes recommendations in a proactive manner.
• Cognitive capacity: Actively seeks information from a variety of sources. Synthesizes information based on a solid understanding of issues.
• Cultural and political understanding: Understands worldwide problems from a broader perspective. Understands interactions among economic, political and cultural factors which contribute to problems or issues.
• Communication: Strong writing skills, provides clear messages and presents complex issues articulately.
• Interpersonal skills: Solicits and incorporates varied concerns and perspectives of others in daily work. Participates in office work in a manner that fosters strong working relationships and trust.
• Teamwork: Recognizes interdependencies in cross-functional work and shares information with colleagues and supervisors.
• Partnering: Develops and maintains effective work relations with partners.

Languages:

• Strong written and spoken English skills.
•  Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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