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Management Services Officer SSA8
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
23 September 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Eastern European Time (Amman)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).
WHY TO WORK AT WFP?
Join us to make a difference!
SAVING & CHANGING LIVES ❤ Make a difference, the world will notice. We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people’s dreams of a brighter future.
GLOBAL COMMUNITY 🌍 Build bridges that unite people across the world. Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like WFP, will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives.
UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES 💡 Unlock possibilities you never thought you'd find. WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.
JOB TITLE: Management Services Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT/GRADE: Special Service Agreement / SSA8
UNIT/DIVISION: Management Services
DURATION: 3 months
DUTY STATION: Amman, Jordan
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
To provide support to the delivery of high quality, client-focused, and value for money services pertaining to the Management Services portfolio that enable WFP to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy. The Administration Officer will lead and coordinate all logistical, administrative, and operational aspects of the relocation process, including planning, execution, and closure (vacating) of the current office.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
2. Develop and coordinate a comprehensive office relocation plan, including timelines, milestones, and responsibilities; support the needs assessment for the new office (space, furniture, utilities, etc.)
3. Develop and closely work with the HQ facilities on the business case, cost benefit analysis, accessibility assessment of the new office.
4. Oversee the complete setup of the new office by managing the installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment; ensuring all utilities are fully functional; coordinating workspace allocation and office layout implementation; and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and accessibility requirements.
5. Ensure compliance with lease obligations by overseeing repairs and restoration of the premises and coordinating final inspection with the landlord/building management.
6. Coordinate with the Head of Unit and senior management on relocation strategy, budget, and approvals;
7. Collate data and prepare basic analysis to support efficient planning and decision-making.
8. Assist in the identification of requirements pertaining to resources aiming at efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness of operations and services.
9. Maintain working relationships with WFP’s internal and external stakeholders, other UN agencies and government entities ensuring relevant exchange of data and identifying areas of potential improved alignment of operations and cooperation.
10. Provide suggestions for improvements to services and facilities related to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).
11. Support a culture of environmental sustainability by role modelling actions that drive sustainability in all activities.
12. Support the organisation and design of learning initiatives to build capacity of WFP staff and partners to improve their understanding of Management Services regulations, policies, procedures, processes, standards, and systems.
13. Carry out other MS duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced University degree in Business/Public Administration, Engineering, or other relevant field relating to office management and administration, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: At least one (1) year of postgraduate professional experience with an Advanced University degree or First University degree with a minimum three (3) years of postgraduate professional experience.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Has some experience and/or training in at least one Management Services line of business (for example management of assets, facilities, fleet, travel, or other).
- Has experience in deriving insights and conclusions from data, trends, and performance metrics.
Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic
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 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.
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