Consultant, Privacy & Data Protection Board Policy
World Food Programme (WFP)
Consultant Consultancy DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
13 March 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).
The World Food Programme (WFP) is strengthening its privacy governance framework to ensure responsible, transparent and accountable processing of personal data across its global operations. Protecting personal data is not only a legal and ethical obligation, but also a strategic enabler of the
Executive Director’s priorities. Robust data protection safeguards are essential to ensure the responsible use of AI to maximize operational efficiency, to confidently engage with new partners and expand WFP’s fundraising horizons, and to work more closely and securely with other UN agencies and external partners in an increasingly interconnected environment. Strong privacy foundations also uphold WFP’s duty of care, ensuring that the personal data of the people we serve, as well as that of our own staff, is handled with the highest standards of protection.
The establishment of a Privacy Board Policy is a strategic component of this governance model, ensuring independence and enabling structured oversight, decision-making and risk assessment related to personal data processing. The Consultant will support the Global Privacy Office (GPO) in designing, drafting and finalizing this policy in alignment with WFP’s Privacy Framework and international best practices.
The objective of this consultancy is to lead and coordinate all activities required to conceptualize, draft, and deliver a comprehensive Privacy Board Policy for WFP. The consultant will ensure that the policy is operationally feasible and fully aligned with WFP’s internal governance structures. It is noted that completion of the final Board Policy will extend beyond the duration of this assignment.
Lead and manage all activities related to the development of the Privacy Board Policy.
Draft the roadmap, the policy including the governance structure for data protection and privacy, mandate, governance model, membership, decision-making processes, roles and accountabilities and oversight bodies,
Conduct the appropriate consultations, workshops and interviews with key stakeholders, internally and externally as required
Benchmark privacy governance models across UN agencies, INGOs, and private sector.
Ensure alignment of WFP’s Privacy Framework and subsequent with WFP’s Strategic Plan.
Prepare final documents, annexes, ToRs, workflows, presentations and supporting tools.
Present drafts and final policy to senior management for endorsement.
Inception Note & Roadmap: Methodology, workplan, stakeholder mapping
Benchmarking Report: Analysis of governance models, existing policies, and recommendations
1st Draft Policy: Initial full draft for consultation
2nd Draft Policy: Revised draft after stakeholder review
Final Policy: Final version for endorsement
Supporting Tools: ToRs, workflows, templates
Timely submission of all deliverables as per workplan.
Quality of policy drafts meeting GPO and stakeholder expectations. Stakeholder satisfaction with consultation process.
Accuracy and completeness of benchmarking findings. Clarity and feasibility of proposed governance model. Positive feedback from senior management on final policy.
Advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, International Relations, Data Protection or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in governance, policy development or regulatory compliance.
Experience in policy design, consultation processes and bridging bottom to top/top to bottom policy making.
Experience with UN frameworks, privacy governance models.
Strong drafting, analytical and facilitation skills.
The consultant will report directly to the Director of the Global Privacy Office.
The consultancy will last 11 months and will be based at WFP Headquarters in Rome.
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 recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.
If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.
Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.
