2017 World Food Programme CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES Madrid, 20 October 2017 1
CONTENTS About WFP What we do Careers at WFP Selection process and tips Q&A 2
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AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly formally adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The World Food Programme is focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger . We can help in four areas: 1. Ensuring everyone has access to food 2. Bringing down levels of malnutrition 3. Ensuring enough food is available 4. Making food systems as resilient as possible 4
ABOUT WFP 5
5 KEY FACTS ABOUT WFP • The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, since 1962. • We are 100% voluntarily funded by governments, the private sector and individuals. • On average, we reach more than 80 million people with food assistance in 82 countries. • Approximately 15.000 people work for WFP, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry and poor. • We partner with national governments, NGOs, institutions, private companies, and others. 6
GLOBAL PRESENCE WFP is headquartered in Rome. We have a global presence that includes: • 83 Country Offices worldwide • 6 Regional Bureaux (Bangkok, Cairo, Dakar, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Panama) • 14 offices in world capitals • Over 15.000 employees worldwide, with a commitment to diversity and gender parity 7
FUNDING WFP is 100 percent voluntarily funded. Funding comes from: Governments 94% Private Sector (and individuals) 2.0% Other* 4.0% * UN funds and agencies Donations are either cash or goods/services. 8
DONOR GOVERNMENTS Most of WFP’s funding comes from governments. In 2016, WFP received US$5.9 billion. The top five government donors were: • USA • European Commission • Germany • UK • Canada 9
WHAT WE DO 10
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SAVING LIVES The World Food Programme is best known for its life-saving work in emergencies. When disaster strikes, WFP gets vital food assistance to people in need. We also provide food and support that bridges the gap between relief and recovery. 12
FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS When food is not available on local markets, or people cannot get to the shops, we deliver food to them. We work with local NGO partners to organize the distributions. Foods provided can include: • Flour/rice/bulgur • Lentils/split peas • Cooking oil • Iodized salt To prevent and treat malnutrition we provide specialized nutritional products formulated for particular nutritional needs. 13
PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE WITH CASH When food is available on the market but people cannot afford it, we often provide cash. This enables people to buy what they need, when they need it. Sometimes we provide food vouchers that can be redeemed at local retailers. Distributing cash allows people to spend in their communities and so boosts local economies. WFP’s deep field presence and analysis of food security and market data inform smart decisions, also allowing a switch between cash and food rations, if needed. In 2016, cash and vouchers worth US$880 million helped out 14 million people in 60 countries. 14
WORKING TO END MALNUTRITION Improving nutrition is a core element of our work, whether we’re working in an emergency or a longer-term setting. WFP helps ensure people have access to nutritious diets so they get what they need to live healthy, productive lives. We focus particularly on people with high nutrient needs, such as young children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and nursing mothers. 15
OUR WORK We do whatever it takes to ensure those furthest behind can get the safe, nutritious food they need. We tackle causes, not just symptoms, by: • Helping governments develop and implement anti-hunger strategies • Helping the most vulnerable people eat more nutritious food • Ensuring people have access to food — even in emergencies • Helping make food systems in countries more resilient to shocks. 16
CAREERS AT WFP 17
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SPANISH NATIONALS AT WFP There are a total of 66 nationals of Spain working at WFP: 30 – International Professionals and General Service staff members • 25 – Consultants • 5 – Interns • 6 – other contract types • 59% are women • Most Spanish nationals work at HQ in Rome, but they also work in • Panama Regional Bureau, or country offices across Africa and the Middle East 19
TYPES OF CONTRACTS • International Professionals • National Officers • General Service • Consultants & Short-term Professionals • Junior Professional Officers • Interns • WFP Volunteers • UN Volunteers 20
FUNCTIONAL AREAS • Budget and Finance • Communications • Human Resources • Information Technology and Systems • Legal & Oversight • Logistics and Supply Chain (including Aviation & Shipping) • Monitoring and Evaluation • Nutrition • Partnerships & Governance • Procurement • Programme & Policy • Security 21
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONALS International experience Multicultural working environment Hands-on experiences Work directly with beneficiaries Results-based Mobility and travel 22
INTERNSHIPS Must be currently enrolled students OR Recent graduates (within 6 months of graduation) Fluency in English is required Maximum 8 months of duration All WFP interns receive a monthly stipend (up to 1000 $ depending on duty station) 23
JPO PROGRAMME JPO Programme is a UN system-wide donor funded programme, sponsored by national governments JPOs spend 2-3 years with WFP working in the filed/HQ/Regional Bureaux and gaining a rich, hands-on experience in different functional areas JPOs received an intensive training programme, including mentoring and coaching WFP’s JPOs: Up to 35 years old • Between 3 and 5 years’ international work experience • Master’s degree in a relevant subject • Fluent in one or more UN official languages • 24
FIT Pool COMING SPRING 2018 The Future International Talent (FIT) Pool is a WFP initiative that will allow for faster and more effective deployment of fixed-term International Professionals, especially for positions critical to WFP operations. Prospective candidates will be able to apply to general job vacancies, ranging from entry-level to mid-senior positions. Qualified applicants will be pre-screened and ready to be hired to WFP duty stations worldwide when International Profession positions become available. 25
EXAMPLE OPPORTUNITIES Social Media Finance Officer – Web Developer – Programme Policy Government Internship Manager – Officer – P2 P3 Partnerships Consultant Officer – P3 Based in Rome Based in Rome Based in Nairobi Based in Cairo Based in Tokyo 2 years of relevant 5 years of relevant Student or recent 3 years of relevant 5 years of relevant experience with work experience in graduate in related work experience work experience in field social media and Finance or similar fundraising, donor community Experience in and public relations Degree in related Some experience management humanitarian field with web developing field Degree in related Degree in related Degree in related or web design field Fluency in English field field plus other UN/WFP Fluency in English Fluency in English Fluency in English Fluency in English language (Arabic plus other UN/WFP plus other UN/WFP preferred) language language 26
CAREER PROGRESSION EXAMPLE Internation. Junior Pipeline Logistics Head of General Country Chief of Relations Profession. Reports Pipeline Logistics P4 Manager Director P5 Logistics P5 Assistant Officer Officer P2 Officer P3 P4 WFP & UN Buncheon WFP WFP WFP WFP Emergency WFP UNICEF City Hall Response (second.) 1995 1999 2001 2002 2010 2011 2014 2006 Zimbabwe Denmark Korea Guatemala Eritrea & Colombia Philippines Panama Ecuador 27
What we value What is important to work for WFP - Solid academic background. - Fluency in English and a working language of another UN language. - Relevant experience in a particular field of expertise. - International experience. - Mobility. - Flexibility. - Resilience. - Believe in our humanitarian principles, passion to help those in need. 28
USEFUL LINKS Visit our website to learn more about Follow the World Food Programme Follow us on social media to keep WFP, our operations, careers and on LinkedIn for updates and up to date with WFP operations current job openings: opportunities: and activities: www.wfp.org/careers 29
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