DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS25 December 2024-23:59-GMT-06:00 Central Standard Time (Tegucigalpa)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
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).
ANTECEDENTES Y PROPÓSITO DE LA ASIGNACIÓN:
El PMA se está asociando con la Fundación Rockefeller (RF) para un programa de 2,5 años (noviembre de 2022- abril de 2024), titulado 'Catalizar la buena comida a través de la alimentación escolar y los programas basados en alimentos'. El objetivo general del proyecto es mejorar la calidad nutricional de las dietas, la sostenibilidad de la red de seguridad basada en los alimentos, la equidad de los sistemas alimentarios nacionales y el impacto económico positivo para las comunidades locales. Esto se logrará aprovechando los mecanismos institucionales de adquisición de alimentos, fortaleciendo las cadenas de suministro e influyendo en el comportamiento alimentario saludable a través de programas basados en alimentos, principalmente programas de comidas escolares.
El propósito principal de esta consultoría es impulsar las economías locales de los ganaderos a través del fortalecimiento de la cadena de valor de la leche, brindando asesoría técnica y supervisando la implementación de las Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura para lograr obtener, sistemas alimentarios sostenibles y con un impacto económico positivo para los pequeños ganaderos y productos terminados de alta calidad, inocuos y con ventajas competitivas que aseguren el acceso a un mercado estable y justo.
RESPONSABILIDADES:
Bajo la supervisión general del Coordinador del Proyecto RF en el país, bajo la supervisión directa del Gerente del Proyecto RF y en estrecha coordinación con el Monitor de Campo RF debe:
PRODUCTOS AL FINAL DEL CONTRATO:
CALIFICACIONES Y EXPERIENCIA REQUERIDA:
Educación:
Ingeniero en Alimentos, Tecnólogo de Alimentos, Ingeniero Agroindustrial de Alimentos, Ingeniero Industrial o afines, con maestría y/o Doctorado en el área de procesamiento de leche (idealmente).
Experincia:
Mínimo 8 años de experiencia profesional en asesorías técnicas en temas de procesamiento de alimentos, deseable en lácteos, y manejo de equipos de procesamiento, diseño de plantas de alimentos y Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura.
Conocimientos y Habilidades:
Idiomas:
Excelente dominio escrito y hablado del idioma español y deseable un nivel laboral del idioma inglés.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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.