DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
14 May 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).
JOB TITLE: Senior HR Associate
TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: G7
UNIT/DIVISION: HR
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Amman, Jordan
DURATION: 12 months (Renewable)
JOB PURPOSE:
To co-ordinate and deliver a full range of HR support services in order to ensure accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures and facilitate the effective functioning of a client-focused and strategy-oriented HR services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
1. Overall HR Coordination and Operational Leadership
Act as the most senior HR operational focal point in the Country Office, coordinating the delivery of HR services in line with global HR policies, procedures, and the Delegation of Authority framework.
Coordinate and oversee day‑to‑day HR operations to ensure consistency, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all stages of the employee life cycle.
Serve as the primary HR coordination link between the Country Office and Regional / Headquarters HR, consolidating inputs, responding to requests, and escalating issues beyond delegated authority.
Monitor HR service delivery and identify operational risks, gaps, or inefficiencies, proposing corrective actions or process improvements for management review.
Ensure the application of internal controls and quality assurance mechanisms across HR processes and documentation.
2. Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment processes at Country Office level, including vacancy management, longlisting, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer processing, in line with approved plans and delegated authority.
Provide procedural guidance and technical advice to hiring managers on recruitment policies, tools, timelines, and compliance requirements.
Review and quality‑check recruitment files and related documentation prior to submission to approving authorities, ensuring completeness and audit readiness.
Monitor recruitment pipelines and timelines, preparing regular status updates and analytical reports for management and Regional / HQ HR.
Support workforce planning and staffing requests by consolidating country‑level recruitment data and forecasts, without exercising final approval authority.
3. Performance Management
Coordinate the implementation of the performance management framework at country level, ensuring compliance with timelines and procedural requirements.
Provide hands‑on guidance and support to managers and staff on the use of performance management tools and related documentation.
Monitor completion rates and follow up on overdue performance actions, escalating persistent issues as required.
Analyze performance management data and trends, preparing reports and highlighting systemic issues or risks for management consideration.
Support performance‑related processes, including coaching and improvement measures, in accordance with established procedures and delegated authority.
4. HR Operations and Advisory Services
Coordinate the delivery of HR operational services including contracts administration, onboarding, extensions, separations, entitlements, and benefits, ensuring consistent application of policies.
Analyze and respond to complex HR queries, providing technically sound advice or escalating sensitive cases as appropriate.
Monitor HR management systems and records to ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with corporate standards.
Prepare and review HR reports, correspondence, and briefing notes for management and HR counterparts.
5. Supervision, Capacity Building, and Knowledge Management
Coordinate and supervise the work of HR support staff, ensuring clear task allocation, quality outputs, and adherence to procedures.
Provide coaching, guidance, and on‑the‑job learning opportunities to HR team members to strengthen operational capacity.
Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the HR team on policies, systems, and process updates.
6. Representation and Internal Coordination
Represent the HR function in internal Country Office coordination and management meetings, providing operational updates and technical input within delegated authority.
Contribute HR inputs to internal planning and coordination exercises, highlighting operational implications and risks.
Foster effective working relationships with programme, operations, and support units to ensure integrated service delivery.
7. Compliance and Continuous Improvement
Ensure HR activities are implemented in compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve service delivery, adapting systems or workflows in consultation with Regional / HQ HR.
Support the implementation of new HR initiatives, tools, or guidance issued at global or regional level.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
Seven years of progressively work experience, a minimum of 6 years in HR and 1 year in any other field but preferably in the HR field.
Has gained extensive experience of WFP HR Services operating standards through day-to-day work.
Has gained experience providing administrative and systems support across some activities in employment life cycle including recruitment, interviews, training support, performance management, relocation support and policy implementation within a country office environment.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Language: Fluency (Level C) in both English and Arabic is required.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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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.