Consultant Human Resource HRMTM - reappointment 2027 Barbara Bertolaso

World Food Programme; Roma; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme in Rome is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead job classification reviews and ensure alignment with ICSC standards. You will provide expert guidance to managers, develop capacity-building initiatives, and support the HQ and field offices in strengthening job evaluation processes.

The role requires advanced HR qualifications, at least five years in talent management in international contexts, and strong analytical, training, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in HR, organizational development, industrial relations, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in talent management roles including job evaluation and Learning & Development in international contexts.
• Knowledge of ICSC job evaluation standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of job classification requests and ensure consistency in process.
• Assess requests and provide recommendations based on ICSC Master standards.
• Advise managers and staff on job classification policies and interpretations.
• Partner with requesting functions on job evaluation matters per corporate procedures.
• Develop capacity-building initiatives and training content for HQ and Field staff.
• Ensure standardization of all job evaluation capacity-building activities.
• Provide technical support for the learning system used in training delivery.
• Create training materials and handouts to aid learning.
• Analyze post-training evaluations to improve learning experiences.
• Propose process improvements to enhance team quality and efficiency.
• Coach and mentor team members and integrate new colleagues.
• Support other HRMTM teams as needed.

Skills

Talent management

ICSC job evaluation standards

Analytical thinking

English language proficiency

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Advanced University Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

29 November 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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 extreme weather shocks.

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.

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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).

This position is based in WFP headquarters in Rome and reports to the Chief of the Talent Acquisition and Deployment branch (HRMTM). The person will be responsible for conducting job evaluations/classifications for WFP globally, under the overall guidance and support of the Chief.

Technical knowledge and experience is required in order to perform the role, analyse and assess classification cases. The purpose of this assignment is to contribute to a consistent application of job classification standards across the organization by building capacity and providing professional expert advice to support the overall and strategic mandate of the unit.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Conduct reviews of job classification requests, including unique jobs, re-classification requests and non-rotational positions, and where needed collect additional information from the requesting/originating Division/Office to ensure consistency in application of process review. Proactively propose course of action for job classification requests and resolution of issues.
2. Independently assess each classification request and provide recommendations building on the ICSC Master standards and other corporate WFP documents (corporate and functional strategies, job profiles, structural models, etc.), for decision of the Chief, HRMTM.
3. Provide guidance and advice to managers and employees in the organization on job classification including interpretation of related policies and act as a professional partner by building trustful relationships.
4. Partner with requesting functions to advice on job evaluation matters in line with WFP corporate procedures.
5. Contribute to the review and formulation of new policies to ensure that current procedures are aligned with the organization changing environment.
6. Drive job evaluation capacity strengthening initiatives by developing specific training for HQ and Field colleagues to enhance job evaluation standards and awareness across the organization.
7. Plan, design and develop specific capacity building initiatives (i.e.: brown bags, webinars, community of practice, ...) based on identified needs, capacity building priorities and in consultation with key stakeholders.
8. Ensure consistency and standardization of all job evaluation capacity building activities.

• Provide technical support and facilitate the use of the learning system adopted for the training delivery.
• When required, develop training content and/or supporting reference resources such as presentations, practical exercises, and handouts to facilitate learning.
• Manage and analyze the post-training evaluations to ensure feedback is accurately taken into consideration to develop effective learning experience and address any potential learning issue.
• Proactively propose improvements to develop processes in the unit and to enhance the quality and efficiency of the job classification team.
• Take an active role in the development and review of new processes, workflows, forms and toolkits within the team in order to ensure high standards and quality of each deliverable.
• Provide expert advice to team members to validate the quality of deliverables and maintain high the team’s reputation.
• Review existing job profiles and/or support with the development of new job profiles, incl. conducting data analysis, proposing recommendations and validating language is aligned with the grade level.
• Review ToRs submitted for Reassignment to ensure alignment with existing job profiles and proposed grade levels and make recommendations to the Chief, HRMTM. Where needed, conduct classification of unique posts.
• Provide coaching, training and guidance to other team members proactively sharing knowledge and act as role-model to contribute to a safe growth environment and to the integration of new colleagues in the organization.
• Support other teams in the HRMTM branch, when needed and upon request.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Advanced University Degree in Human Resources, Organizational development, Industrial relations, Business Administration or another related field. First University degree may be accepted with additional relevant courses and/or experience.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in various Talent Management roles, including job evaluation and learning & development in international contexts.

• Knowledge and proven experience in the application of the ICSC job evaluation standards.
• Knowledge of how to analyse jobs, structures and workforce composition.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing and implementation learning & development initiatives.

Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with the attitude to adapt communication style to relevant audience.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects at any time, while maintaining high standards of work on a tight schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborating effectively with all stakeholders with the aptitude to adapt communication style to relevant audience.
• Ability to clearly communicate with managers and staff; draft communication messages linking to the organizational strategies.
• Ability to work in an international environment, as part of a multicultural and diverse team.
• Demonstrate confidence and cognitive capacity to assimilate different perspectives and formulate recommendations.
• Innovative mindset with a drive for improvements aligned with the unit’s and organization’s strategy.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong initiative-taker and demonstrated ability to take independent decisions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Language: Excellent knowledge of English. Good working knowledge of the second UN language preferably French, Spanish or Arabic is desirable.

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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.