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• Coordinator, Programme and Policy Support Unit (P)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Coordinator, Programme and Policy Support Unit is responsible for coordinating strategic programming, donor liaison, policy initiatives, and partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders in Italy, the Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan African regions. Key duties include designing and developing programs, managing donor relations, preparing proposals and reports, supporting project managers, and contributing to resource mobilization efforts. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in migration issues, project development, and donor management. The position reports to the Chief of Mission and works closely with regional and headquarters units.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 17, 2026

• Private Sector Engagement and Partnership Specialist Energy Finance Specialist (Open all applicants)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Private Sector Engagement and Partnership Specialist Energy Finance Specialist will lead private sector engagement and partnership development for the UNDP Rome Centre, supporting strategic initiatives in climate finance, energy for sustainable development, and youth engagement. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing private sector engagement strategies, identifying and managing partnerships with public and private stakeholders, facilitating high-level dialogues, and supporting resource mobilization efforts. The role involves leading end-to-end partnership processes, from scoping to due diligence, and coordinating with UNDP headquarters and regional offices. The incumbent will also support reporting, monitoring, and evaluation activities, as well as knowledge management and capacity building initiatives. The position requires extensive experience in international development, private sector engagement, and climate and energy policy, with a focus on sustainable development goals and blended finance mechanisms.

  Fund/Programme Closes Jun 11, 2026

• Team Lead - Partnerships and Strategy [Open to Tier 2 applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Team Lead for Partnerships and Strategy at the UNDP Rome Centre leads strategic initiatives in resource mobilization, public-private partnerships, and donor engagement. The role involves providing strategic direction to a multidisciplinary team, developing and executing partnership strategies with Italian, EU, G7/G20, and private sector actors, and positioning the Rome Centre as a hub for development finance innovation. Key responsibilities include leading high-level relationships, identifying funding opportunities, designing innovative financing mechanisms, representing the Centre externally, and ensuring alignment with UNDP's global strategies. The position requires extensive experience in international development, climate policy, and multilateral negotiations, with a focus on Africa and sustainable development.

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• Digital Analyst (Open to Tier 1 & 2 Applicants)

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Digital Analyst role is part of the UNDP's AI Hub, supporting the implementation of AI-driven development initiatives in Africa. The position involves designing and delivering AI Hub projects, contributing to knowledge and insights strategies, supporting flagship programmes like Compute & Talent Accelerator, and facilitating partnerships with G7 countries, African governments, and private sector stakeholders. Analysts work under the supervision of Programme Design & Delivery Specialists, collaborating with global teams and regional bureaus. Key responsibilities include supporting programme design, managing partnerships, conducting data analysis, and contributing to advocacy and communications efforts. The role requires strong digital and analytical skills, experience in sustainable development or digital transformation, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

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• Geospatial Data Engineer

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Geospatial Data Engineer to support the modernization of its Global GIS Infrastructure and establish an authoritative Master Location Data repository. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases for geospatial data, developing ETL/ELT processes, and building automated workflows for versioning and metadata generation. The engineer will also implement cloud-native geospatial environments on AWS, develop geometry-enabled APIs, and ensure compliance with data security requirements. The position is based in Rome, Italy with hybrid work options, and involves working with WFP's global systems including SCOPE, COMET, and WINGS. The consultant will deliver a fully operational cloud-native geospatial database with automated pipelines, updated APIs, and comprehensive technical documentation.

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• Senior Durable Solutions Assistant

  UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Senior Durable Solutions Assistant supports the implementation of durable solutions strategies for refugees and persons of concern, including voluntary repatriation, local integration, and resettlement. Key responsibilities include counselling beneficiaries, preparing documentation, managing databases, conducting interviews, and supporting coordination with government and partner organizations. The role is based in Rome, Italy, and involves working closely with the Ministry of the Interior's Resettlement Unit. The incumbent will support humanitarian admissions, emergency evacuations from Libya, and complementary pathways such as education and family reunification. The position requires strong organizational and analytical skills, proficiency in database management and Microsoft Office, and fluency in both English and Italian.

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• Data Privacy Specialist P3

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Data Privacy Specialist P3 supports WFP's global data protection frameworks, AI governance, and emerging technologies oversight. Reporting to the Director of the Global Privacy Office, the role involves developing and implementing data protection policies, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical guidance on privacy by design and responsible use of data and technology. Key responsibilities include supporting the Data Protection and Privacy Programme through PIA/DPIA assessments, AI risk evaluations, and training initiatives. The position requires working across HQ, Regional Offices, and Country Offices to ensure consistent adoption of privacy governance mechanisms and compliance with international standards.

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• Internship - Business Innovation and Change Unit, Innovation Division - HQ Rome, Italy

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The World Food Programme (WFP) is offering a 6-month internship in Rome, Italy, within the Business Innovation and Change Unit (BIU) of the Innovation Division. Interns will support data analysis, presentation preparation, and document creation for executive management. The role involves working on end-to-end solutions including problem assessment, strategy development, and operational model design. Interns will be mentored by the Innovation Manager and supervised by the BIU Chief, with access to training and development opportunities through WFP's learning platform. The internship provides a stipend of up to US$1,000 per month and offers exposure to high-level consulting projects within the UN system.

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• Business innovation manager - VA 831464

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Business Innovation Manager will work within WFP's Business Innovation Unit/UN Advisory Alliance (BIU/UNAA), serving as a management consulting arm that supports senior leadership and implements key organizational initiatives. The role involves executing business innovation projects, supporting UN Reform/UN80 initiatives, conducting data analysis, and contributing to strategic planning and operational model design. The position requires extensive experience in management consulting and innovative finance, with a focus on delivering end-to-end solutions for complex organizational challenges. The manager will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the UN system, supporting initiatives related to business operations strategy, common back office, and global shared services.

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• Innovative Finance Manager

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Innovative Finance Manager will work with the Change Management and Business Innovation Unit (BIU) at WFP to design and implement cutting-edge financing instruments that can unlock new funding flows, alternative to traditional Official Development Assistance (ODA), for WFP partners. The role involves executing business innovation projects in innovative finance, including designing and structuring innovative financing mechanisms such as blended finance instruments, impact investment funds, and results-based financing. Responsibilities include conducting landscape reviews, developing investment theses and financial models, engaging with donors and investors, and supporting the operationalization of financing mechanisms. The position requires extensive experience in innovative finance, impact investing, or development finance, with a preference for candidates with top-tier consulting or investment banking backgrounds and experience working with multilateral organizations.

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• Fundraising Compliance Specialist - IG PSP

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Fundraising Compliance Specialist will ensure that all individual fundraising initiatives by WFP's Individual Giving (IG) and ShareTheMeal (STM) programs comply with internal WFP and UN frameworks, as well as industry best practices. The role involves coordinating with Legal, Privacy, and Risk teams to obtain internal advice, prepare documentation, and maintain compliance records. Responsibilities include supporting governance frameworks, managing data protection and privacy compliance, overseeing operational compliance and fundraising initiatives, and ensuring adherence to legal, ethical, and data protection standards. The position plays a key role in enabling rapid, compliant expansion across priority markets and fundraising channels while supporting risk management and due diligence activities.

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• Human Resources Officer - Performance Management (P4)

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Human Resources Officer - Performance Management (P4) position is located in the Career Management Branch at WFP Headquarters in Rome, Italy. This role provides strategic guidance and technical expertise on WFP's performance management framework, ensuring alignment with HR strategic objectives and consistent application across the organization. Key responsibilities include leading the performance management cycle, advising senior stakeholders on complex cases, managing underperformance and separation processes, developing policies and procedures, and overseeing global operational support for performance management systems. The role requires deep expertise in performance management, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders across the organization. The incumbent will also lead team development, contribute to talent initiatives, and represent WFP in performance management-related engagements.

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• Full-stack developer

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The World Food Programme (WFP) seeks a full-stack developer to support the development and maintenance of the School Meals Coalition (SMC) Database. The role involves developing front-end and back-end components, integrating data, creating dashboards and visualizations, and maintaining database infrastructure. The consultant will work under the guidance of the Deputy Head of Data and Monitoring Initiative and the Head of IT Solution Development and Deployment. The position is a 11-month consultancy contract based in Rome, Italy, with potential for renewal. The developer will contribute to a global data architecture that places governments at the center of data collection and reporting for school meal programs worldwide.

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• Partnerships & Ecosystem Development Analyst (P2)

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Partnerships & Ecosystem Development Analyst (P2) supports the School Meals Accelerator's mission to scale national school meal programs in low- and lower-middle-income countries. The role focuses on strengthening the partnership ecosystem and ensuring partner engagement aligns with country priorities. Key responsibilities include supporting country teams in designing multisectoral school meals plans, engaging diverse actors (governments, private sector, civil society), and facilitating coordination among stakeholders. The position requires working in complex, multistakeholder environments with a systems-thinking approach, supporting country-led initiatives and adaptive learning. The role involves mapping partner expertise to government needs, facilitating multisectoral collaboration, and contributing to strategic planning and knowledge sharing. The postholder works within a network facilitator model that emphasizes systemic leadership, collaboration, and iterative approaches to change in complex environments.

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• Senior Technical Advisor – Disaster Risk Financing

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Senior Technical Advisor – Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) provides high-level technical leadership on disaster risk financing instruments, with a focus on macro and meso-level climate insurance, risk layering, catastrophe bond structuring, and climate hazard model development. The role supports WFP's Climate and Resilience Service in strengthening national systems to manage climate risks through innovative financial instruments. Responsibilities include designing and refining risk transfer instruments, advising on data analytics and risk modeling, supporting country offices and governments in developing risk financing strategies, and engaging with market partners and technical service providers. The position requires extensive experience in disaster risk financing and significant expertise in financial structuring and climate modeling.

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• JPO Programme Policy Officer (Targeting analyst) - Rome, Italy - OPEN TO CANADIAN NATIONALS ONLY

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The JPO Programme Policy Officer (Targeting Analyst) supports WFP's targeting efforts by providing strategic and technical advice to country offices and regional units. Key responsibilities include drafting policy documents, supporting research and innovation in targeting methodologies, documenting best practices, and facilitating capacity-building workshops. The role involves collaboration with various WFP units and external stakeholders to enhance targeting capacity and ensure alignment with corporate policies. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in R, and experience in humanitarian or development contexts. The role is based in Rome, Italy, with a two-year assignment duration.

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• Chief Food Safety & Quality (P5)

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Chief Food Safety & Quality (P5) role provides strategic leadership for WFP's global food safety and quality systems, ensuring all food items are safe and nutritious. The position oversees development, implementation, and continuous improvement of FSQ policies, standards, and procedures aligned with international benchmarks. Key responsibilities include leading digital innovation, managing partnerships with public and private stakeholders, supporting field operations, and ensuring compliance across supply chain activities. The role requires extensive experience in food safety systems within humanitarian operations, with a focus on risk management, incident investigation, supplier management, and capacity building. The position is based in Rome and reports to the Deputy Director of Supply Chain.

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• Information Technology Consultant

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Information Technology Consultant will play a senior technical and coordination role in driving the evolution of WFP's global network services. Key responsibilities include leading the design, optimization, deployment, and lifecycle management of edge devices across field offices, ensuring scalability, performance, and resilience of SD-WAN infrastructure. The role involves overseeing external consultants and Service Desk teams, leading global decommissioning of legacy infrastructure, managing SD-WAN upgrades, and acting as a technical reference point for strategic initiatives. The consultant will also provide mentoring, ensure monitoring governance, collaborate with cybersecurity teams, support centralized authentication and NAC rollout, and contribute to network architecture and requirements definition. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in network administration, and experience in large international organizations.

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• Building Blocks Technical Coordinator Consultant

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Building Blocks Technical Coordinator Consultant leads operational support for WFP's blockchain-based Building Blocks (BB) system, which coordinates humanitarian aid among organizations and distributes assistance like food and cash. The role serves as the main point of contact for BB operations, maintains relationships between global and country office teams, oversees BB operations across country offices, and ensures smooth system and user experience. Responsibilities include budgeting, planning, and deployment of BB globally, coordinating maintenance and configuration activities, communicating with stakeholders, gathering feedback for new features, supporting project scoping and deployment, providing troubleshooting support, and coaching BB staff. The position requires working closely with internal units, external partners, and vendors while ensuring timely delivery of key milestones aligned with WFP business needs.

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• Head of Engagement Team and Deputy Director (P5)

  World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

  The Head of Engagement Team and Deputy Director (P5) leads strategic political engagement and governance for the School Meals Accelerator, an initiative under the World Food Programme. This senior role involves positioning the Accelerator to secure strategic support, cultivating high-value networks, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders including the School Meals Coalition and Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. The postholder oversees the Governance Committee, advises the Director on political intelligence, and shapes the Accelerator's narrative and public positioning. They act as Officer-in-Charge when the Director is absent, ensuring continuity in leadership and decision-making. The role requires extensive experience in high-level international engagement, strategic communications, and systems-level change management within complex multi-stakeholder environments.

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