Junior consultant PQBG

World Food Programme; Roma; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

The World Food Programme invites applications for the Global Planning and Prioritization Junior Consultancy based in Rome, Italy. The role supports PQBG with analytical, reporting and knowledge-management tasks to strengthen budget planning and prioritisation.

We seek candidates with an advanced degree in business or economics, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong English. The assignment offers a chance to contribute to corporate planning outputs and to work within a diverse,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.
• One year of relevant work experience in budgeting or planning reports to support management decision making.
• Experience in WFP or humanitarian sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyse operational, budget and resource data to support planning, prioritization and resource allocation.
• Monitor advance financing and multilateral resources, including utilization, repayments, allocations and balances.
• Maintain dashboards, trackers and analytical products, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Support the preparation of corporate planning and reporting products, including the Annual Performance Report and Management Plan.
• Prepare analysis, presentations, briefing materials and other inputs for management review and meetings.
• Maintain process documentation and knowledge resources, and support improvements to analytical, automated and AI-enabled tools and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

BI tools

English proficiency

Data visualization

Knowledge management

Presentation skills

Education

Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or other relevant field

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 October 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).

Jr REG CSLT with PQB-G

JOB TITLE: Global Planning and Prioritization Junior Consultancy

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Reg consultant

DURATION: 11 months Jr. CSLT Level II

UNIT/DIVISION: PQB-G

DUTY STATION: Rome, Italy

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Programme Cycle, Quality & Budgeting Service serves as a centralized support structure that integrates programme cycle management, CSP quality assurance, and global programme budget management. Within the Service, the Budget Planning & Prioritisation Unit (PQBG) focuses on strengthening WFP’s strategic resource management by enabling high-quality, evidence-informed decisions through budget planning, prioritization, advance financing, corporate reporting and analysis, in support of field operations.

The assignment will support the Advance Financing and Prioritization Team within PQBG by providing dedicated analytical, reporting and knowledge management expertise.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the designated PQBG manager, the consultant will perform the following functions:

• Compile and analyse operational, budget and resource data to support planning, prioritization and resource allocation.
• Monitor advance financing and multilateral resources, including utilization, repayments, allocations and balances.
• Maintain dashboards, trackers and analytical products, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Support the preparation of corporate planning and reporting products, including the Annual Performance Report and Management Plan.
• Prepare analysis, presentations, briefing materials and other inputs for management review and meetings.
• Maintain process documentation and knowledge resources, and support improvements to analytical, automated and AI-enabled tools and processes.

Deliverables at the end of the consultancy:

• Key corporate operational planning and reporting outputs, including the Annual Performance Report and Management Plan, are coordinated and prepared to a high standard, ensuring coherence, quality and alignment across the organization.
• Advance Financing requests are managed, allocated and monitored in a timely and transparent manner, supported by accurate analysis, clear documentation and strong governance.
• The Multilateral Budget Committee receives timely, accurate and well-coordinated analytical support to inform the prioritization and allocation of flexible resources.
• Operational planning and reporting processes are strengthened through streamlined workflows, improved tools, audit support and policy analysis, while the unit is effectively represented relevant meetings, committees and working groups from a budget and programming perspective.

Key competencies:

• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills, with the ability to integrate operational, budget and performance information from multiple sources.
• Proficiency in data analytics, business intelligence and visualization tools; experience with process automation, artificial intelligence applications or predictive analytics is desirable.
• Good drafting and presentation skills in English.
• Strong knowledge management, drafting and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from different technical, national and cultural backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or other relevant field, or first level university degree with additional relevant work experience.
• One year of relevant working experience in the subject matter, which can include areas such as contributing to the development of budgets; production of planning/budgetary reports or other analytical reports to support management decision making; supply chain and resource management.
• Experience in WFP, the United Nations or the humanitarian and development sector is an advantage.

Language:

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

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [e-mail]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [e-mail]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.