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World Food Programme

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

Madrid, 20 October 2017

2017

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CONTENTS

About WFP What we do Careers at WFP Selection process and tips Q&A

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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

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ABOUT WFP

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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WHAT WE DO

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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.

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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

• rganize 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CAREERS AT WFP

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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

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TYPES OF CONTRACTS

• International Professionals
• National Officers
• General Service
• Consultants & Short-term

Professionals

• Junior Professional Officers
• Interns
• WFP Volunteers
• UN Volunteers

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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

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INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONALS

• International experience
• Multicultural working environment
• Hands-on experiences
• Work directly with beneficiaries
• Results-based
• Mobility and travel

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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)

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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

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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.

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EXAMPLE OPPORTUNITIES

Web Developer – Internship Based in Rome Student or recent graduate in related field Some experience with web developing

• r web design

Fluency in English Programme Policy Officer – P2 Based in Nairobi 3 years of relevant work experience Experience in humanitarian field Degree in related field Fluency in English plus other UN/WFP language Social Media Manager – Consultant Based in Rome 2 years of relevant experience with social media and community management Degree in related field Fluency in English Finance Officer – P3 Based in Cairo 5 years of relevant work experience in Finance or similar Degree in related field Fluency in English plus other UN/WFP language (Arabic preferred) Government Partnerships Officer – P3 Based in Tokyo 5 years of relevant work experience in fundraising, donor and public relations Degree in related field Fluency in English plus other UN/WFP language

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Internation. Relations Assistant Buncheon City Hall Korea

1999

Junior Profession. Officer WFP Guatemala

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Pipeline Reports Officer P2 WFP Eritrea

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Logistics Pipeline Officer P3 WFP Zimbabwe & Colombia

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Head of Logistics P4 WFP Philippines

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General Manager P4 WFP & UN Emergency Response Panama

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Chief of Logistics P5 UNICEF (second.) Denmark

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Country Director P5 WFP Ecuador

CAREER PROGRESSION EXAMPLE

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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.

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USEFUL LINKS

Visit our website to learn more about WFP, our operations, careers and current job openings:

www.wfp.org/careers

Follow the World Food Programme

• n LinkedIn for updates and
• pportunities:

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