DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
7 October 2025-23:59-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.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website:
https://www.wfp.org
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).
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Global hunger has reached alarming levels in 2022, and WFP, the Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2020, remains dedicated and committed to address this global food crisis. The United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) is a network of strategically located hubs established to support humanitarian organizations and the broader international community in responding to emergencies and crises. UNHRD provides essential services such as storage, easy access to critical supplies, and technical assistance.
The position holder will work under the supervision of the UNHRD Brindisi Head of Facility management Unit and will support the unit by carrying out skilled site maintenance tasks and assisting in the day-to-day upkeep of the Brindisi hub facilities.. This includes performing routine maintenance, supporting logistics arrangements, and contributing to a functional working environment in line with established procedures and safety standards.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a full range of skillful site maintenance services including installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment/appliances to support safe, comfortable and reliable working environment. The candidate will provide technical guidance and support to 2 site maintenance staff and assist in coordinating daily tasks under the supervision of the Facility Management Associate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
- Plan, coordinate and provide a full range of site maintenance and installation works, to ensure preventive maintenance (e.g., for generators, water heaters, water pumps, etc.) is carried out regularly ensuring well-functioning equipment.
- Coordinate portering and cleaning services, to ensure organized, safe, and clean work environment.
- Support deployment of and provide technical supervision to external contractors, to facilitate efficient and cost-effective servicing or intervention for any major electrical installations, maintenance, or repairs.
- Install, maintain and repair all kinds of electrical equipment and appliances including wiring and distribution systems, to ensure safe and reliable working environment in compliance with electrical standards.
- Perform regular and ad hoc installations, repairs and maintenance of plumbing systems and components, to ensure all installations meet established safety standards.
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records through physical check 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 including accurate generator fuel logbooks, to support accurate accounting and enable efficient planning for future works/services.
- Contribute to evaluation of required installation/repair works, compare prices of materials, and contribute to planning of future preventive maintenance works, to support efficient and cost-effective site maintenance services.
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS
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Support the Facility Management Unit in coordinating routine and special maintenance of a 20-hectare base—including offices, training facilities, and warehouses—in compliance with Italian law and UN regulations.
- Provide technical and logistics assistance to training courses and events by installing emergency camps, setting up internal and external areas, organizing spaces and provide necessary arrangements to both organizers and participants.
- Support coordination with the military and private security forces to facilitate access to the base following the established security standards and procedures.
- Keep records of furniture and inventory numbers.
- Assist in preparing basic Scope of Works prior the launch of a maintenance-related new tender or renewal of an existing contract and support communication with service providers to facilitate the timely delivery of services under the unit management.
Essentials:
- Experience in civil works including preventive maintenance, such as painting and minor construction (drywall, false ceilings, etc.).
- Ability to perform works that are required to complete/improve the work of external contractors to reach the desired quality when necessary.
- Provide technical guidance to external contractors during specific maintenance schedules, to enable efficient and cost-effective services.
- Strong knowledge of materials, activities and processes used to build and maintain civil works.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and possess good communication skills.
Desirable:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power-point
- Ability to work in a team
- Possess at least one of the following certificates: (please upload in your profile the certificates you hold)
- Forklift operator certificate
- Certification for plant protection products (PPPs)
- Driving licenses (C-E-CQC-ADR)
- Aerial Platform Use Certification
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience: Four or more years of proven effective experience in site maintenance
Language: Proficiency Level B in English language. Fluency in Italian is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Please visit the following website for detailed information on working with
http://www.wfp.org
Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.
Salary scale:
UN - Salary Scale
Applicants must be:
- Italian Residents holding a valid passport and/or identity card, and;
- Reside within commuting distance (100-kilometer radius or distance that can be covered within 1.5 hours by car or public transport under average conditions of traffic, weather, and roads) to the office location at the duty station World Food Programme, UNHRD Brindisi, Ex SS 16 Km 906.9, 72100 Brindisi, Italy). If not residing within commuting distance at the time of application, candidates must be willing to relocate to Brindisi, Italy, at their own cost before taking up the assignment. WFP shall not be responsible for any costs associated with such relocation nor shall WFP assist or otherwise be involved in obtaining residency status or legal work permits. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within commuting distance of Brindisi, Italy.
Please note that applications should be sent in English. Only applications received in English will be considered.
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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
- 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.
- Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
- 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
- Please contact us at
global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- 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.