ppbDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /b /p p19 October :59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) /p pWFP 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. /p pbABOUT WFP /b /p pThe 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. /p pAt 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. /p pTo learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. /p pbWHY JOIN WFP? /b /p ul liWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /li liWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /li liWFP 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. /li liA 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. /li liWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). /li /ul h3JOB TITLE: Business Transformation Lead Officer /h3 pTYPE OF CONTRACT: Short Term Professional, STP-4 /p pUNIT/DIVISION: SEC /p pDUTY STATION (City, Country) Rome HQ, Italy /p pBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: /p pThe Security Division provides specific knowledge of the threats and risks in a country or region and advise on security risk management measures. /p pThe Technology Lead sits in the Security Division’s Security Information Management unit,



as part of the Business Transformation Team, which is responsible for all technical aspects of the design, implementation, and maintenance of security-specific IT solutions. /p pACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: /p pLead the design (where relevant) and implementation of the Security Division Information Technology roadmap, policies and processes and ensure integration with WFP corporate systems to meet local objectives and support WFP strategic goals. Coordinate the management of project deliverables, teams, resources, and budget, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and final objectives, according to project schedule and budget. Coordinate at technical level with project stakeholders and partners, including UN Agencies (field and HQ level), UN and partners’ networks (IASMN and ETC), NGOs and UNDSS, while ensuring a coordinated approach at WFP (SEC/TEC). Lead and motivate a diverse team of business transformation officers, providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure projects are timely and efficiently delivered with high performance rates. Register the IT solution upon inception in accordance with the relevant guidelines for solution registration and keep all related information (such as lifecycle status and focal points) up-to-date and fully available for review. Ensure the implementation of high-quality IT solutions, covering all aspects such as: functionality, user experience, and compliance with applicable guidelines (architecture, governance, security, technology stack, user interface, etc.). Define the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to buy/build and properly maintain the IT solution and informing the Director of the Security Division. Maintain strong coordination with the Technology Division (TEC) on issues related to compliance with WFP’s standards. Other related duties, as required. /p pQUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: /p pEducation: /p pExperience: /p pEight years’ experience (four of which should be at international level) of relevant progressively responsible experience in Information Technology. Experience in project management and deploying in enterprise production environments is desired.



/p pKnowledge Skills: /p ul liAbility to think creatively, strategically, and identify and resolve problems. /li liExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. /li liWell organized and detail oriented. /li liAble to effectively coordinate multiple responsibilities simultaneously. /li liAble to articulate complex concepts in non-technical language. /li liAble to plan and organize work and communicate effectively. /li liValues diversity in the workplace, particularly valuing respectfulness and inclusively leveraging everyone’s talents. /li /ul pLanguages: /p pFluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of French. /p pWFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /p pWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /p pClick here to access WFP Leadership Framework /p pREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /p pWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /p pNO FEE DISCLAIMER /p pThe 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. /p pAll 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. /p pNo 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Business Transformation Lead Officer (Roma)
🏢 World Food Programme
📍 Roma