DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 May 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)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).
We are seeking to fill the position of Site Maintenance Assistant G4, based in the MSD Division at the World Food Programme Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Please note that this vacancy announcement is being issued internally and externally.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
The Management Services Division’s global service portfolio for WFP operations includes travel services for WFP employees, delivering and maintaining the most fit-for-purpose facilities, managing our pool of assets and providing infrastructure and emergency response capacity through sophisticated engineering services, light fleet management and humanitarian accommodation - with admin field support available in all these areas. All this is delivered in line with WFP's corporate commitment to cost excellence and sustainability, measuring and reducing our environmental impact in all that we do.
THE ROLE
The Site Maintenance Assistant position is part of the GHQ Facilities and Projects Unit and will be expected to provide a full range of skillful site maintenance services including installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment/appliances to support safe, comfortable and reliable working environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Plan, coordinate, and provide civil maintenance works, including preventive interventions such as painting, masonry, plasterboard/partition installation, flooring, carpentry, furniture assembly and repair, and small blacksmith works, ensuring functionality, safety, and quality standards are maintained.
Coordinate and monitor portering and cleaning services (cleaning, gardening, pest control, waste management, etc.) to ensure organized, safe and clean work environment. Conduct regular inspections of the premises to verify the quality of services delivered by contractors and in‑house teams, identifying shortcomings and proposing corrective measures to maintain an organized, clean, and safe working environment.
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records through physical checks and maintenance of lists/database, and arrange disposal of identified equipment and materials, strictly following WFP assets management guidelines.
Compile and provide accurate reports on works undertaken, services provided, materials procured and used for installations/repairs to support accurate accounting and enable efficient planning for future works/services.
Support the supervisor in evaluating installation/repair works and comparing prices of materials, and contributing to the planning of future preventive maintenance works to contribute to efficient and cost-effective site maintenance services.
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS
Support deployment of and provide technical supervision to Building Maintenance Team, allocating tasks, guiding work methods, and ensuring timely and high‑quality completion of minor civil works and repairs.
Ability to intervene personally to adjust or complete the work of external contractors whenever required to meet WFP quality expectations.
Strong knowledge of materials, methods and processes used to execute civil works.
Essential requirements:
Has practical experience in maintenance works, including painting, masonry, plasterboard/partition installation, carpentry, flooring, furniture assembly/repair, and minor blacksmith work, with the ability to ensure functionality, safety, and quality standards.
Has some experience in reporting and basic technical documentation.
Has some experience in coordinating and monitoring service contractors (cleaning, gardening, pest control, or similar facility management services), including inspections and quality/performance checks.
This position requires a good physical fit to lift and handle heavy items and work in all types of weather conditions, wearing protective clothing.
Fluent in written and spoken Italian.
Desirable requirements:
Ability to perform structured inspections of premises and civil works to assess service quality.
Some experience supervising or coordinating small teams, such as handymen, maintenance workers, or contractors.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. Completion of technical/vocational school or electrical certification is desirable.
Experience: Four or more years of progressively responsible and proven experience in planning and executing specialized electrical installations, maintenance and repair work, (including hands‑on execution of painting, minor construction, carpentry, plasterboard installation, plumbing basics, etc.) and at least one year at G3 level or equivalent.
Knowledge and skills:
Good knowledge of how to read and understand blueprints and technical diagrams.
Knowledge of safety precautions.
Ability to inspect and evaluate equipment/appliances and resolve malfunctioning quickly including ability to perform tests and use the results to diagnose problems.
Ability to carry out installation of the equipment/appliances expertly and sometimes under difficult and awkward physical circumstances.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to multi-task and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to job requirements.
Ability to maintain accurate and precise records.
High sense of responsibility and punctuality.
Honesty and integrity.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and draft various correspondence.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Ability to work in a team and provide technical supervision to other staff.
Language: Intermediate Knowledge (level B) in English language is required.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please note that this is a local recruitment for a General Service Staff position; therefore applicants must:
a) be Italian citizen, or non-Italian citizen holding a valid legal permit to live and work in Italy; and
b) reside within commuting distance (100 km or 1.5 hours travel time) of the duty station in Rome, Italy (Via Cesare Giulio Viola, 68, 00148), or already live in the country and be willing to relocate to Rome at their own expense before taking up the assignment. Preference will be given to candidates who already reside within commuting distance of the duty station. Please note that WFP will not cover relocation or living expenses and will not provide assistance in obtaining and extending residency status or work permits.
WFP offers a competitive compensation package, determined by the contract type and the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Rome salary scale: UN Salary Scale.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only applications received in English will be considered.
Our selection process follows a structured approach and includes the following steps:
Application to vacancy announcement.
A language assessment, technical assessment and competency-based interview will be used to evaluate the essential requirements.
At a later stage, candidates will be required to submit conflict‑of‑interest; personal disclosure forms, academic certificates, professional references, as part of the mandatory background checks.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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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
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.