Business Transformation Lead Officer
Lead design and implementation of IT solutions for Security Division
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Overview
Lead design and implementation of IT solutions for Security Division
You have:
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Project Management or relevant field; or first degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering with additional years of experience.
- Eight 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.
- Fluency (level C) in English language.
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of French.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance
Job title: Business Transformation Lead Officer
Type of Contract: Short Term Professional P4
Division: SEC – Security Division
Duty Station (City, Country): HQ Rome, Italy
Duration: 11 months renewable
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The Security Division provides specific knowledge of the threats and risks in a country or region and advise on the mitigation and prevention measures.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Technology Lead sits in the Security Division’s Policy and Enabling 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead 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.
COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:
- Ability to think creatively, strategically, and identify and resolve problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Well organized and detail oriented.
- Able to effectively coordinate multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Able to articulate complex concepts in non-technical language.
- Able to plan and organize work and communicate effectively.
- Values diversity in the workplace, particularly valuing respectfulness and inclusively leveraging everyone's talents.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- In-depth knowledge and proficiency with mainstream software design & development technologies and methodologies, developing high-quality IT solutions, and Agile Scrum.
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD);
- Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
- Knowledge of software optimization (especially for low-bandwidth high-latency environments).
- Understanding of accessibility, security compliance, design principles behind a scalable IT solution, and the differences between delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
- Understanding of the differences between delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
- Ability to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system and create database schemas that represent and support business processes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Project Management or other relevant field; or first degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software
Engineering, or related fields with additional years of related work experience.
Experience:
Eight 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.
Language:
Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of French.
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 websites for detailed information on working with WFP.
http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.
Deadline for applications: 12 August 2021
Ref.: VA No. 145170
Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status
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 when you successfully managed a project with multiple stakeholders? | This question assesses your ability to manage relationships and coordinate with others to achieve project goals. | Provide a specific example highlighting your communication and coordination skills. |
| How do you approach the integration of new technologies in existing IT frameworks? | This question gauges your technical knowledge and approach to innovation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a challenging problem you had to solve in a technology project and your approach to it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that IT solutions meet user experience standards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to keep a project on schedule and within budget? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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