22 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

• 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).

• Has demonstrated understanding of administrative regulations, policies, procedures, processes, standards, and systems.
• Has experience in collating data and preparing basic analysis pertaining to Administration portfolio such as management of travel, protocol or similar areas.
• Has supported staff by providing advice and guidance.
• Has experience working with teams across different functional areas.
• Stays focused and calm when under pressure and continue to deliver quality work.
• Adapts readily to change adjusting work as needed.
• Focused on meeting the needs of clients and providing high-quality services. Uses initiative and sound judgment to address and resolve issues.
• Collaborates effectively and respectfully with colleagues of the same and different units from diverse background/nationality/ages and belief to achieve organizational goals.
• Acts professionally with external partners.

• Holding a travel or protocol Training certification or any similar administrative certification is an advantage.
• Experience working with Software as a Service (Saa S) platforms such as SAP software is an advantage.

• Italian Residents holding a valid passport and/or identity card, and;
• Reside within commuting distance (100-kilometer radius or distance that can be covered within 1.5 hours by car or public transport under average conditions of traffic, weather, and roads) to the office location at the duty station World Food Programme, UNHRD Brindisi, Ex SS 16 Km 906.9, 72100 Brindisi, Italy). If not residing within commuting distance at the time of application, candidates must be willing to relocate to Brindisi, Italy, at their own cost before taking up the assignment. WFP shall not be responsible for any costs associated with such relocation nor shall WFP assist or otherwise be involved in obtaining residency status or legal work permits. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within commuting distance of Brindisi, Italy.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at

  global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org

  in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified