Workplace Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist CST at World Food Programme

JOB PURPOSE

• At this regional position, you will work closely with the Snr Regional Human Resources Officer and the WFP Headquarters Diversity and Inclusion Team.
• You will be supporting initiatives aiming at embedding WFP’s culture and values.
• You will implement and promote the global diversity and inclusion strategy across the region, which includes managing the initiatives, events and programmes that support the overall objectives and goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

This role includes, but is not limited to, the following accountabilities:

• Propose and roll out specific initiatives aiming at celebrating WFP’s culture, values, and ways of working.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure that WFP’s working environment welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
• Partner with Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition colleagues to operationalize and embed D&I principles in workplace practices and processes – Learning initiatives, selection processes, employer branding & communication.
• Provide updates to regular monitoring and reporting on diversity and inclusion progress in the region, including disseminating information to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct ongoing research on regional demographic trends and best practices, identifying and recommending strategies for enhancing diversity and inclusion efforts.
• Develop communication and outreach channels within the region and Country Offices
• Support and guide the regional and country offices recruitment teams to help create a WFP brand that appeals to diverse applicants.
• Prepare and/or provide inputs for knowledge management products and capacity development materials in partnership with the Capability Development team to deliver impactful face-to-face and/or online D&I content and training.
• Facilitate and organize internal events, workshops, and programmes focused on the sense of belonging in the organization.
• Perform other duties are required

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in managing workplace culture initiatives.
• Knowledge of D&I best practices, techniques, and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background.
• Analytical ability to compile, maintain and analyze data, prepare reports, and draw initial conclusions in support of work carried out.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Good communication skills are required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to mobilize and engage others.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• A University Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Psychology or Behavioral Sciences, Organization Development, Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology or other relevant field and related work experience.
• A professional certification in Diversity and Inclusion would be an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience with diversity, equity and inclusion-related initiatives and programs.

Language:

• Excellent knowledge of English. French or Portuguese level C are considered as a plus

Ability to travel:

• This assignment is based in Johannesburg, South Africa with possible travels within the Southern Africa region to support 12 Country Offices (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Zimbabwe).