Job title: Business Support Associate (Project Coordinator) SC6 – World Food Programme
Company: Talent Pal
Job description: DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 31 October 2024-23:59-GMT+04:00 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)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 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 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:confidentialWHY 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).Organisational Context
Global hunger has reached alarming levels in 2022, and WFP, Nobel Peace Prize winner (2020), remains dedicated and committed to addressing this global food crisis. To enhance the efficiency and impact of our global initiatives, WFP is relocating key corporate functions within procurement and supply chain from its headquarters (Rome, Italy) to the UAE. The UAE, chosen for its strategic location, stability, advanced infrastructure, markets, expertise, and innovation, is hosting the newly established Global Supply Chain Support Center. Six national Emirati positions, integral to this initiative, are part of WFP’s innovative Emirati Talent Programme.Humanitarian Leaders Programme
The Humanitarian Leaders Programme is a dedicated investment in nurturing young Emirati talent, aiming to develop future humanitarian responders and leaders. This programme offers high-potential Emirati professionals a unique opportunity to accelerate their career growth, aligning with the UAE government’s priorities. It also serves as a platform for Emirati talents to familiarize themselves with the UN system and become future humanitarian leaders. For WFP, this program is a chance to leverage the talent, knowledge, and cutting-edge practices developed in the UAE, particularly in areas crucial to WFP, such as sustainability, innovation, AI, and digitization.Salary: Starting from AED 22,456.81 per month (inclusive of pension), plus medical insurance and other entitlements.Duration of Employment: 12 months with possibility of extensionSupport developing and maintaining strong relationships with universities, education institutions, targeted diversity organizations, professional associations and other recruiting sources to ensure sourcing produces a strong Emirati talent pipeline;Work closely with communication team to maintain WFP Dubai Office’s visibility on social media accounts and in different events (university career events, employment fairs, etc)Coordinate the new Humanitarian Leaders Programme from A to Z to onboard, train and retain the committed, agile and ambitious Emirati Humanitarian Leaders programme participants;Act as the 1st focal point for the Hiring Managers/Supervisors, Mentors, new NOAs (i.e. Programme participants) and ensure their active and enthusiastic participation in every phase of the Humanitarian Leaders Programme;Keep very regular direct communication with each Humanitarian Leader Programme participant to ensure they have access to HR and can discuss questions, challenges and opportunities;Manage the different external providers supporting with assessment services, training services and others to ensure top-notch quality and great experience;Support the planning and delivery of learning, development initiatives and TDY deployments;Complete the due regular reports for management to indicate status update, opportunities, challenges, mitigation measures and learned lessons;Manage the budget allocated for the Humanitarian Leader Programme.Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of secondary school education. Additional training in Human Resources or related field is desirable.
- At least 6 years of experience in managing a talent management project or HR project is a key requirement.
- Proficiency in MS Office (excel, powerpoint, etc).
- Strong organizational and planning skills, and with excellent attention to details.
- Fluency in English is required. Arabic language is an asset. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
- Focused on finding solutions and providing high-quality services. Uses initiative and sound judgment to address and resolve issues.
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues of same and different units to achieve organizational goals.
This position is open for UAE nationals and/or those holding a valid UAE residency visa.WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORKWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONWFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at confidential Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.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 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 APPLICATIONWe 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 languageKindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover LetterAdditional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future timePlease contact us atconfidential in case you face any challenges with submitting your applicationOnly shortlisted candidates will be notifiedAll 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.This job has been sourced from an external job board.
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Expected salary: 22456.81 per month
Location: Dubai
Job date: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:08:10 GMT
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