Global Facilities (Real Estate and Leases) - Consultant
Support WFP with global facilities management, overseeing real estate operations.
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Overview
Support WFP with global facilities management, overseeing real estate operations.
You have:
- Advanced degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Civil Engineer or related discipline
- Between 3-5 years of professionally relevant post-graduate experience
- International experience working with international organizations or companies
- Prior experience in managing real estate facilities in diverse locations is highly desirable
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are essential
- At least intermediate level in MS Outlook, MS Word, Autocad, MS PowerPoint and other Computer-Aided Facilities Management software
- Spoken and written English essential
- Second UN language would be an asset, particularly Arabic, French, or Spanish
JOB TITLE:
Global Facilities (Real Estate & Leases) - Consultant
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Regular Consultant
UNIT/DIVISION:
Management Services Division - Facilities Management & Infrastructure
DUTY STATION (City, Country):
Remote with travel required (field and Rome, HQ)
DURATION:
ASAP for 11-months
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.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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.
In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.
Our WFP Facilities team, situated in the Facilities Management Unit of the Management Services division, based in Rome, Italy is currently seeking a Global Facilities Officer.
This team supports WFP colleagues globally for the provision of guidance, oversight and support for the management of building facilities, including common premises.
This position is available for a period of 11 months, starting asap.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implementation of relevant strategies specifically related to Real Estate to guide field offices on the business processes related to the establishment of office premises, including shared premises (Common Premises);
- Provide technical advice and support in Country Offices (COs) on the implementation of WFP policies, standards, norms and practices to ensure that outputs meet the established quality standards and are compliant with wider WFP guidelines and operations;
- Promote Common Premises culture, in line with the UN Secretary-General's plan for UN Reform, and ensure proper support for COs to engage effectively;
- Provide strategic input for real estate decisions in the field, including office expansions, downsizing, consolidations and acquisitions;
- Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive delivery of services (i.e. Engineering, IT, HR, Legal, Procurement, Insurance, etc.);
- Contribute to the application of environmental sustainability practices in Facilities Management throughout WFP (including Energy Efficiency and collaboration with Environmental Sustainability and OSH);
- Lead Country Offices through the review and/or preparation of Business Case and cost-benefits analysis, where applicable;
- Provide comprehensive space management services (efficiencies, furniture, technical design, cost estimates, etc.) in consultation with the requesting field offices, ensuring WFP premises are in line with best practices and cost-effective;
- Prepare periodic reports on the WFP Real Estate portfolio;
- Updating leasing and real estate data, essential to overall reporting of the Real Estate Portfolio;
- Ensure availability for short/long term missions to field locations when required.
- Other tasks assigned as appropriate by the supervisor related to the unit’s ongoing work.
Competencies
Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others; correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Independence and Teamwork – Able to independently prioritize complex tasks; Self-motivated; Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Civil Engineer or related discipline
Knowledge & Skills:
Between 3-5 years of professionally relevant post-graduate experience.
- International experience and/or working within international organizations or companies (such as the United Nations, NGOs, multi-national companies, etc.)
- Prior experience in managing real estate facilities in diverse locations is highly desirable.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- At least an intermediate level in MS Outlook, MS Word, Autocad, MS PowerPoint, and other Computer-Aided Facilities Management software.
Languages:
Spoken and written English essential.
- Second UN language would be an asset, particularly Arabic, French, or Spanish.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
17 APRIL 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you navigated a complex facility management project? | The interviewer wants to understand your project management skills in facilities management scenarios. | Discuss a specific project, your role, challenges faced and how you overcame them. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple real estate projects? | This question assesses your organizational skills and ability to handle competing priorities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you have contributed to environmental sustainability in your previous roles. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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