Workforce Planning and Org Design Consultant

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2 September 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Standard Time (Panama)

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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).

Workforce Planning and Org Design Consultant 

Workforce Planning & Strategy Branch, Human Resources

Panama

11 months

BACKGROUND:

Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) is a centre of expertise for the organisation. Our role is to help WFP look ahead: to understand how the organisation is evolving, what its operations need, and what workforce, skills and capabilities will be required to continue delivering on its mandate to fight hunger.

In this role, you will join a team that connects the dots between strategy, operations and people. You will work with Country Offices and Regional Offices to translate future priorities and operational realities into practical workforce plans and organizational structures. It is a role for someone who enjoys thinking ahead, working closely with colleagues across the organisation, and helping ensure that WFP has the people and capacity it needs where they matter most.

ROLE:

This role is outposted in a Regional Office to support the design, delivery and monitoring of workforce plans and structural reviews at Country Office level within a specified region. It works in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, from WFP’s management to functional subject matter experts, HR colleagues and external experts.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like WFP, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following accountabilities:

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Serve as regional technical focal point for Strategic Workforce Planning and Organizational Alignment Reviews, supporting Country Offices in the assigned region in line with WFP methodologies, regional priorities and operational needs. Conduct workforce analysis using available data, workforce planning systems and stakeholder inputs, including current workforce composition, skills, future demand, talent supply, scenarios and projected gaps. Analyse Country Office organizational set-ups, structures and workforce composition, and develop organizational design options informed by workforce planning findings. Translate analysis into clear insights and practical recommendations to inform discussions and decision-making with Country Office management and senior stakeholders. Support the development of workforce plans and organizational design options that respond to short-, medium- and long-term needs, including key actions, sequencing, resource implications and implementation considerations. Facilitate engagement with Country Offices, Regional Offices, HQ, HR colleagues and functional experts, ensuring assumptions are tested, operational realities are reflected, and stakeholders remain informed and engaged. Coordinate the collection, validation and presentation of workforce data, ensuring quality, consistency and data privacy standards are maintained. Monitor the implementation of workforce plans and structural review recommendations, supporting follow-up, lessons learned and adjustments as priorities or operational conditions evolve. Contribute to the continuous improvement of SWP practice across WFP, including tools, templates, benchmarks, knowledge products and good-practice sharing. Work collaboratively as part of the SWP team, bringing analytical thinking, sound judgement and a solution-oriented approach to help WFP anticipate and plan for future workforce needs. Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Business or Public Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Social Sciences or another relevant field. A first-level university degree with additional relevant experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR management, of which at least 3 in Strategic Workforce Planning, Organizational Design or HR consulting with excellent analytical, communication and project management skills
• At least 3 years of international experience either working abroad or in an international environment, as part of a multicultural team.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of strategic workforce planning, organizational design and/or HR advisory work, preferably in complex or international organizations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with workforce data and stakeholder input, identify patterns and translate findings into clear insights.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work with HR, functional experts, Country Office management and senior stakeholders across cultures and organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant workforce planning, data analysis, reporting or visualization tools; knowledge of data visualization platforms and AI-enabled productivity or analytics tools is an asset.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English, fluency (level C) in oral and written English, is essential. For the Panama-based position, fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Ability to travel:

Mainly within countries in the assigned region and others, as required

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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

 

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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.