World Food Programme

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 November 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam)

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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 Common Back Office (CBO) initiative proposes to streamline key operational areas of participating agencies by harmonizing procedures and consolidating support services into one facility at the country level. This consolidation is expected to reduce duplication of functions and administrative and transaction costs, while the harmonized procedures are expected to, at the same time, increase the quality and effectiveness of these services.

The CBO unit is headed by the CBO Manager and provides common identified services in Common Procurement, Common Logistics, Common Human Resources, Common ICT, Common Finance and Common Administration (including Facility Management) to the United Nations participating entities.

This position is based in Dar es Salaam and reports to the CBO Manager.

THE ROLE

The Common Back Office for all UN entities in Tanzania is currently being rolled out in phases. The CBO unit is scheduled to roll out the next Phases of the Common Human Resources to support specific HR services lines in the category of talent sourcing and recruiting administration.

To support the delivery of the CBO initiative, this role supports the CBO Manager in rolling out agreed HR services in line with MoU and the service level agreements (SLAs) and organizational standards.

The role is expected to perform critical coordination functions between the CBO and the respective UN entities in the vacancy announcements, screening/long listing of applicants, obtaining approval for interview list, interview assessment of shortlisted candidates, verification, screening and reference checks, selectin panels and onboarding.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Support the CBO’s Human resources operational activities that are aligned to business needs of the requesting UN entities, following provisions of the MoU, standard processes, policies and SLA.
• Act as the focal person and respond to queries from focal persons from participating UN entities; provide updates and guidance on CBO policies, procedures, processes, systems and tools for talent acquisition and recruitment administration.
• Conduct straight forward data analysis under close guidance of a CBO Manager, in order to support others on Service delivery or contribute to process efficiencies and improvements.
• Develop, implement effective recruitment strategies that supports the MoU on HR services; collaborate with focal person of other UN entities in supporting the respective vacancy announcements, screening/long listing of applicants, obtaining approval for interview list, interview assessment of shortlisted candidates, verification, screening and reference checks, selectin panels and onboarding.
• Coordinate with the UN wide HR Work Group.
• Actively contribute to the HR Work Group to align HR services with the Work Group goals.
• Review HR services under BOS for transitioning to CBO.
• Analyse and improve recruitment metrics for the CBO Unit; Prepare regular reports for the participating UN entities.

Others

• Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of HR activities that enables informed decision-making and consistent information for participating UN entities.
• Take active participation in training and learning opportunities, interactions with and accepting guidance from peers and senior colleagues.
• Contribute towards the development and improvement of systems, techniques, tools, processes and procedures to better monitor, manage and report on CBO HR service lines.
• Participate in internal and inter UN Agency meetings/committees/working groups as required, to obtain and provide information and required technical support input.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: University degree in Human Resource and/or closely related and relevant degrees. Additional professional training in customer service highly desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in similar position performing client service roles in talent sourcing and recruiting administration in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
• Experience Human resource management and demonstrated ability to provide tailored HR guidance, advice and support to a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience in using talent acquisition systems, HR recruitment metrics and analysis.
• Demonstrated soft skills and customer-centric approach in handling client issues to build effective relationships to support ongoing understanding of organisational context /challenges.

Knowledge and Skills:

• A demonstrated and adequate understanding of managing Human resource support services.
• Thorough understanding of operational planning and business processes, SOPs, rules and procedures and applying them consistently in the implementation and support of service delivery.
• Proven track record in handling client queries, managing service ticketing and resolving issues.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in a client support service environment.

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Language: Fluency (Level C) in English and Swahili languages.

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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

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• 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

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.

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