Director, Climate & Resilience Service (D1)Location: Rome, Italy
Time Type: Full time
Salary: EUR 70,000 - 90,000
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 November 2024 - 23:59 - GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The Director of WFP's Climate & Resilience Service is a key thematic leadership position in WFP's Programme Operations Department (PO), reporting to the Programme Policy and Guidance Division Director. He/she serves as authoritative adviser to WFP executive management on climate change issues, convenes WFP's Climate Crisis task force, manages thematic trust funds and special accounts, and represents the organization externally to shape global priorities and contribute to thought leadership at the nexus of humanitarian, development, and climate action.
THE ROLE The Director provides thematic leadership on climate change and resilience strengthening in WFP. He/she coordinates the implementation of WFP's Climate Change and Resilience policies and guides the integration of corresponding priorities and activities across other strategic planning processes at global, regional, and country level.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Formulate and implement thematic policies, strategies, and guidance focusing on climate action and resilience strengthening.Lead WFP's engagement with relevant UN frameworks and funding mechanisms.Coordinate the mobilization, allocation, and disbursement of thematic trust funds.Serve as WFP's authoritative senior adviser on climate action policies.Manage change processes related to policy implementation and performance maximization.Hold accountability for climate- and resilience-focused standards and reporting processes.Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external partners.Establish annual work plans and monitor work progress.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education: Advanced University degree (Masters or higher) in relevant fields, or First University degree (Bachelors) with two years of additional relevant experience.
Experience: At least thirteen years of progressively responsible work experience, with at least 6 years focused on climate action or resilience strengthening.
Language: Fluency in English and intermediate knowledge of a second UN language.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term International Professional position and will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK The WFP Leadership Framework guides the standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application fees in connection with the recruitment process.
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