Surge-Hurricane Melisa Emergency at World Food… · Havana

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 1 November 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Cuba Time (Havana)

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 extreme weather shocks.

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 and Role: As the largest humanitarian agency in the world, WFP is well-known for its ability to anticipate, prepare for and respond to crises and deliver food assistance to people in need, either in-kind (IK) or in the form of cash-based transfers (CBT).

Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) is at the core of WFP’s mandate and therefore is a critical functional area. WFP EPR staff ensure that the organization’s preparation for, and response to, emergencies is well coordinated both internally and externally. By implication, EPR work involves close collaboration with other WFP functional areas at the global-, regional- and country levels.

Given the importance of EPR to WFP’s mandate, WFP is seeking to further reinforce its capacity in Cuba.

The selected person will work under the supervision of the Country Director and in close collaboration with the EPR Unit and technical guidance from the monitoring and evaluation team and others as necessary.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The job holder operates with a high degree of independence, but in close coordination with different WFP teams in the office to ensure that different views and needs are comprehensively considered when drafting WFP’s CSP to fully achieve programme and policy objectives. Under the direct supervision of the Country Director/Head of Programme, the Strategic Planning Consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a focal point for any CSP-related matter.

2.   Support drafting additional documents informing the situation report package as needed.
   

• Others relevant assistance as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Emergency Response Consultancy (Surge) and other support

• Executive summary of activities carried out.

• Assessment of achievements against established objectives.

• Lessons learned and operational recommendations.

• Analysis of gaps and remaining needs.

• Organized files with collected data (beneficiaries, locations, key indicators).

• Tools used (forms, matrices, dashboards).

• Repository of photos, testimonies, and field evidence (if applicable).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education: Advanced University degree in international relations, Public relations, Sociology, Social Development, Development Economics or Performance Management or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: Minimum 6 years’ experience in humanitarian/development field (experience from government work is an asset).

Previous experience working with WFP and/or UN agencies/implementing partners focusing on developing strategic documents and undertaking high-level consultations.

Experience from arranging and administrating workshops and consultations with high level stakeholder participation.

Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated advanced skills in analysis, listening, influencing and management of stakeholder relationships.

Familiarity with humanitarian/development strategic planning

Ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders proactively.

Understanding of the country/regional context.

Knowledge of monitoring and performance management concepts

and principles Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in Spanish and English language.

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

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at http://global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.