Junior Consultant - Disability Inclusion

World Food Programme

Dec 4

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry, Junior & Mid Level
Government & Politics
Research & Development
Rome

Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in political science, social science, international studies or a related field is required.
Has gained experience in implementing technical programs;
Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations;
Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions;
Experience in coordination is required;
Previous UN experience, preferably with WFP, is highly desirable;
Demonstrated strong analytical and writing skills;
Ability to write in an engaging and informative manner, and conceptualise and clearly synthesise information;
Ability to work on short time lines, under pressure, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision;
Initiative, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility with excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit;
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), and/or has contemporary and progressive Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills and experience in managing online knowledge platforms; and
Experience in graphic design, accessible formatting, and knowledge of the WCAG2.0 standards is an asset.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
Ability to work in multicultural and diverse settings.
Proactiveness and excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.
Initiative, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility.
Excellent knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required as well as working knowledge of a second UN language.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Disability Inclusion Advisor, the candidate will perform the following duties:
Provide secretariat support for the relevant Disability Inclusion processes, including the Disability Inclusion Working Group (DIWG) and Disability Inclusion Steering Committee (DISC) (i.e. prepare meetings, draft note for record, follow up with focal points, identify and develop materials).
Support with the coordination and organization of relevant DI-related webinars, workshops and events (i.e. WFP’s partnerships consultations on DI; workshops with Regional Bureaux; thematic webinars…).
Support in project management and timelines for tasks, projects and initiatives run by the DI Team.
Conduct relevant background research/analysis to support the Disability Inclusion portfolio.
Maintain internal tracking tools to monitor progress against the road map and on-going activities in WFP Country Offices.
Support with the creation and implementation of communication plans and products such as newsletters, webinars, etc.
Act as a liaison person to the UNDIS (i.e. monitor and evaluate progress against the UNDIS indicators, draft WFP's yearly UNDIS Report).
Perform other related tasks as requested by the DI Team.
Contribute to knowledge management and reporting activities on disability inclusion. For example, maintain an internal WFP Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) Platform on Disability Inclusion; support with capacity building and communication-related work; draft case studies/lessons learned.
Liaise with Regional Bureaux and Country Offices to assist in producing, designing and sharing knowledge and research within regions through the DI IKM platform and organization of Regional and intra-Regional DI webinars.
Support the development and roll out of internal tracking systems (field support requests, CO engagement, document reviews, etc.) to facilitate coordination of workflows in PPGG.
Update sections of the Programme Guidance Manual as needed for Protection, AAP and Gender sub-teams.
Contribute to the maintenance of WFP's knowledge management platforms, in alignment with WFP’s corporate taxonomy and metadata tagging standards to ensure all staff have access to updated, relevant, quality knowledge content and products.
Promote knowledge sharing through relevant channels to raise staff awareness and encourage usage of knowledge management processes, tools, and platforms.
Assist with the development and implementation of approaches to identify and document knowledge, good practices, and innovations from teams and projects to ensure critical knowledge is effectively and appropriately captured and retained.
Support with the development and implementation of methodologies for effectively synthesizing knowledge into a variety of useful products to enable the re-application of knowledge and evidence and scaling of better practices.
Develop a knowledge repository to ensure all team related knowledge, learning and supporting resources are easily accessible and up to date.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Junior Consultant - Disability Inclusion position?

The application deadline is 16 December 2024 at 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome).

Are there any specific qualifications required for this position?

Yes, an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, or a related field is required.

Is prior experience with the UN necessary for this role?

Previous UN experience, preferably with WFP, is highly desirable but not strictly required.

What kind of support will the selected candidate provide to the Disability Inclusion Team?

The selected candidate will provide secretariat support for Disability Inclusion processes, assist in project management, conduct research, manage communication plans, and support capacity building, among other responsibilities.

Does WFP offer opportunities for professional development?

Yes, WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.

What are the working languages required for this position?

Excellent knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) is required, along with working knowledge of a second UN language.

Does WFP provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process?

Yes, WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers reasonable accommodations for candidates who need them.

Is knowledge of graphic design and accessible formatting considered an asset for this position?

Yes, experience in graphic design, accessible formatting, and knowledge of WCAG 2.0 standards is considered an asset.

How does WFP ensure an inclusive work environment?

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and abuse of authority.

Will candidates receive feedback after applying for the position?

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, so feedback will not be provided to all applicants.

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The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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.