Senior Leader, Workplace & Management Excellence

World Food Programme; Roma; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme seeks an Assistant Executive Director, Workplace and Management, to lead human resources, staff wellbeing and enabling functions across HQ and country operations. You will drive efficiency, transparency and accountability, align management practices with UN reform, and champion inclusive leadership for a global, high-impact humanitarian organization.

The role requires extensive senior management experience, strategic vision, and the ability to engage with Member States, UN

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of progressively responsible senior management experience in international settings.
• Proven leadership in humanitarian or development sectors with broad functional scope.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills at the highest levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and ethical integrity.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, shape policies, strategies and initiatives for WFP’s mission and goals.
• Provide strategic direction across Workplace and Management to ensure coherent, accountable services.
• Lead integration of management functions to improve coordination and efficiency.
• Champion UN Reform efforts to enhance cost-effectiveness and mandate alignment.
• Set a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement across staff.
• Promote inclusive workplace culture and strong staff wellbeing, safety and duty of care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and inclusion

Budget management

Emotional intelligence

Integrity

Innovation

Networking

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced university degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Leadership, Public Administration or related field

Job description

World Food Programme seeks an Assistant Executive Director, Workplace and Management, to lead human resources, staff wellbeing and enabling functions across HQ and country operations. You will drive efficiency, transparency and accountability, align management practices with UN reform, and champion inclusive leadership for a global, high-impact humanitarian organization.

The role requires extensive senior management experience, strategic vision, and the ability to engage with Member States, UN