You will be joining a community of over 4,000 team members, worldwide – ranging from facility managers, engineers, and environmental officers to drivers and maintenance workers, managing critical Management Services (Administration and Engineering) that WFP’s humanitarian operations cannot run without. Management Services (Administration) ensure accessibility of facilities, and duty-of-care of employees and enable the actions of our more than 23,000 colleagues. At the core of WFP’s efforts to respond quickly to dynamic operational needs - Management Services is there!
The responsibilities of our Management Services professionals include managing travel, accommodation, and protocol support; delivering and maintaining fit-for-purpose facilities; managing WFP’s pool of assets including light & armoured vehicles; and providing guidance on oversight, internal controls, and anti-fraud management.
With the implementation of the Management Services Strategy covering the period 2023-2026, the HQ restructure, the repositioning of the function as Management Services and the shift towards providing a greater level of direct support to the field with enhanced engagement, advocacy & compliance with WFP’s corporate standards, the need for a unique skill set to manage a diverse portfolio which covers coordination/facilitation, change management, business continuity in the operationalizing of the MSD strategy, advocacy, facility design, engagement, culture & management is fundamental. For a successful implementation of the newly defined functional strategy, special attention, and efforts in the area of communication and advocacy will be required; the proposed timing is also in complete alignment with the implementation of the strategic workforce planning action plan where defined activities will require specific temporary support and dedicated communication actions to accompany the transformational journey the function is embarking on.