Project Coordinator and Product Owner, P2 - Rome, Italy

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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.

Are you an experienced Digital Project Coordinator interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Friday, 3rd March 2023 (11:59 PM CET).

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

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: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

WHY JOIN US?

• 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 trainings, 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 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)

THE ROLE ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Executive Board is WFP's supreme governing body comprising 36 States Members of the United Nations or Member Nations of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Board provides intergovernmental support, policy direction and supervision of the activities of WFP.

The Executive Board Secretariat (EBS) is the interface between WFP's Executive Board Members and Observers, collectively known as the WFP Membership, and WFP management. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the Board Secretariat facilitates the interaction between the Executive Board and WFP Management; provides governance services to the Board and its Bureau and conducts annual analysis on the performance and support provided in completing the programme of work of the Board. It manages the relationship between the Executive Board and other governing bodies in Rome and New York; fosters exchange of information with Permanent Representations in Rome; collaborates with other Rome-based organizations in fields related to governance, conference, and language services; facilitates the work of the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee (IOAC).

The EBS Digital Governance Services are delivered seamlessly through the Executive Board Website which consists of several digital products to support the Executive Board Services. These products as well as new ones are continuously improved and need to be integrated across all EBS processes and platforms and are part of the greater Digital Transformation Portfolio that is also managed by EBSD. The Digital Transformation roadmap is expected to last 4-6 years.

The position reports to the Executive Board Head of Digital Governance Services (EBSD) who is the Product Manager and provides product vision, content strategy and is ultimately accountable for all products. The Project Coordinator and Product Owner will be delegated to coordinate the projects that are pertinent to the Executive Board Website and related Content Management applications. The position will also be delegated the aspects of Product Ownership regarding product development, technical maintenance and will contribute to the overall product vision, content strategy, planning, and delivery. EBSD products are for specialized limited audiences, and subsequently have adopted a simplified agile methodology based on SCRUM running a combination of Sprints and Kanban as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

As Project Coordinator & Product Owner:

• Perform the role of Product Owner: Develop and explicitly communicate the Product Goal; Gather and validate requirements following a Customer-Centric design.

• Ensure that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible, and understood; Communicate requirements inwards to the Product Team.

• Decompose high-level requirements; Create and clearly communicate Product Backlog Items (PBI), partnering closely with Stakeholders and the Product Team to ensure everyone understands the items in the backlog.

• Determine whether PBIs were satisfactorily delivered and Give the Product Team clear guidance on which features to deliver next.

• Take care of Backlog Grooming: regularly review items on the backlog to ensure the backlog contains the appropriate items, that they are prioritized, and that the items at the top of the backlog are ready for delivery.

• Participate in the Sprint Planning session; a team planning meeting that determines what to complete in the coming Sprint.

• Provide guidance to vendors concerning the submission of consumer reports and invoices.

As Web Editor & Content Producer:

Support the Web Content & Information Manager in:

• Maintaining the EBS Style & CMS guidelines.

• Support the classification of EB documents and publication of CSPs as requested.

• Monitor the content of the website by reviewing constantly current information published and making sure all pages are translated into four languages, accurate and up to date, and clear and according to guidelines.

• Plan the creation and delivery of new content to the EB public website by proactively proposing new content and managing all the images for the website including photo galleries, as well as pages of the “news”, “about” and “activities” sections.

• Collaborate and liaise with other web contributors or EBS focal points for specific subjects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education:

You have:

• A university degree in Language, Linguistics, Literature, Communications, Government, Politics & Policy, History, International Affairs, Social Sciences, or similar relevant field.

Experience:

You have:

• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in Project Coordination, Product Ownership, Editing Websites and using Content Management Systems in particular Drupal. Experience in working in high-level stakeholder environments for a multicultural audience.

Language:

You have:

Fluency (level C) in the English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language)

MORE ABOUT YOU

• Experience in comparing and analysing data to identify errors and discrepancies and proactively elaborate and propose solutions for enhancements or to solve issues identified.

• Knowledge of Agile Product Development.

• Knowledge of Project Management process.

• Experience in content and media production for the web.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork Applies Strategic Thinking Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

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 [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period of up to 2 years.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.