DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS6 May 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Israel Time (Jerusalem)
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).
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP defines “identity management” (IDM) as the principles, standards, processes, capabilities and technology solutions that we use to identify people and to store and utilise their information. This applies both when we assist people through our own programme activities and when we provide assistance on behalf of governments or other partners. Our principles and standards aim to put the people we assist at the centre of our programmes, empowering them and protecting them. The registration, enrolment, verification, delivery, and assurance processes aim to enable the delivery of quality programmes while the capabilities, including skill sets, technology, services, and partnerships, enable WFP to meet the principles and standards.
In Palestine, Gaza in particular, WFP has rolled out robust digital IDM solutions such as the self-registration tool, data assurance tool, and payment instrument tracking tool. In the West Bank, WFP has worked on implementing a pipeline to ensure that beneficiaries’ data are safely used and processed from their source (Ministry of social Development or UNRWA) until the assistance reaches the beneficiaries. The incumbent of this role will work within the WFP Palestine Programme units, working closely with relevant technical colleagues in the Area Office, Country Office (CO), and Headquarters (HQ).
JOB PURPOSE
The objective of this role is to lead regular IDM operations and specific projects with clearly defined deliverables, engaging with cooperating partners (CPs) and other UN agencies at a technical level, and ensuring the effective implementation of digital solutions. This role is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of beneficiary identification and distribution processes including im-kind food distributions and cash-based transfers.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Within delegated authority, the IDM Associate will be responsible for the following duties:
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, such as business administration, computer science, technology, etc.
Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience.
Language: Fluency (level C) in in oral and written communication in Arabic and in English.
Knowledge & Skills
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
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.