Culture Transformation Volunteer

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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 climate change.

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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Culture & Engagement function is leading various initiatives under the organizational Culture Change Roadmap aimed at strengthening employee engagement, fostering an inclusive workplace culture, promoting organizational values, and supporting positive behavioral change across WFP Jordan.

To support the implementation and monitoring of these initiatives, the Culture Transformation Volunteer will provide remote assistance in the design, evaluation, documentation, reporting, and communication of culture change activities. The volunteer will also contribute to the development of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) project by supporting research, concept development, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of implementation materials.

The assignment offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic people and culture initiatives while gaining exposure to organizational transformation, employee engagement, and inclusion practices within an international humanitarian organizatio, the position reports to the Culture Transformation Officer.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support the implementation and monitoring of activities under the Culture Change Roadmap.

2. Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data related to culture transformation initiatives.

3. Contribute to the preparation of progress reports, dashboards, presentations, briefing notes, and management updates.

4. Support the evaluation of culture and engagement activities by compiling feedback, lessons learned, and recommendations.

5. Support the design and development of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) project, including:Literature review and benchmarking, Stakeholder mapping, Development of project concept and objectives, Identification of key activities and success indicators, Preparation of implementation and communication plans.

6. Support knowledge management by maintaining records, documentation, and repositories related to culture initiatives.

7. Participate in virtual meetings and prepare meeting notes, action trackers, and follow-up documentation.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

• Consolidated monitoring and tracking tool for Culture Change Roadmap activities.

• Monthly progress reports summarizing ongoing culture transformation initiatives.

• Culture initiative evaluation summaries, including key findings and recommendations.

• Benchmarking report on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, International Business, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills: Strong analytical and research skills; excellent written communication; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to synthesize information and prepare reports; strong organizational skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently in a remote environment; interest in organizational culture, employee engagement, change management, and inclusion.

Languages: Fluency in English required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. 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.