HQ Function

Global coordination of WFP's operations, policy development, strategic planning, fundraising, advocacy, and administrative support for its worldwide efforts to combat hunger and promote food security.

Notable Features:

A modern, purpose-built complex designed for international collaboration, equipped with advanced communication facilities to manage global operations. It often hosts international food security summits and high-level meetings.

Work Culture:

Highly international, mission-driven, and collaborative, characterized by a strong commitment to humanitarian principles. The environment is dynamic, with staff from diverse backgrounds working to achieve tangible results in challenging contexts.

HQ Significance:

The nerve center for the world's largest humanitarian organization, directing life-saving food assistance to millions globally. It symbolizes international cooperation in the fight against hunger and serves as a hub for innovation in humanitarian aid.

Values Reflected in HQ: Humanitarian principles (humanity, neutrality, impartiality, independence), integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a profound commitment to serving the most vulnerable populations globally.

Location:

The UN World Food Programme operates in over 120 countries and territories. Its global functions include emergency response and preparedness, food procurement and delivery, nutrition interventions (including for mothers and children), school feeding programmes, climate change adaptation and resilience-building, support for smallholder farmers, strengthening national food systems, and providing essential services like logistics, aviation, and telecommunications to the broader humanitarian community.

Street Address:

Via C.G. Viola 68, Parco dei Medici

City:

Rome

State/Province:

RM (Metropolitan City of Rome Capital)

Country:

Italy