Senior IT Strategy Consultant (Remote)

IT & Telecom

Overview

Lead development of IT strategy aligned with WFP's goals.

You have:

• Advanced University Degree in public policy, project management, social sciences, or another related field.
• At least eight (8) years of professional experience in developing strategies and governance/policy frameworks.
• Has managed complex projects, including policy formulation projects or strategy development.
• Solid experience in dealing with diverse stakeholders, including senior management.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• An intermediate knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

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

Who we are looking for: We are seeking to identify Senior IT Strategy Consultant

What we offer: a When-Actually Employed (WAE) contract where the incumbent is expected to work an average of a few days a week. The request of working days per week may change depending on the deadlines/activities planning. Duration of the contract is 11 months.

Workplace: Remote working

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the UN’s largest humanitarian agency, operating in 80 countries and with more than 22K employees, serving more than 100 million beneficiaries of food assistance. WFP confronts some of the most formidable global challenges such as conflicts, natural and climate-related disasters, food insecurity, human displacement. Committed to serving people who are left furthest behind, WFP has thus built a long-standing culture of innovation and problem-solving.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Information and technology capabilities are at therefore at the core of WFP’s transformation. Since the last few years, WFP has embarked on an ambitious digitalisation journey to become a customer-centric, data-driven organisation. As such, it also consistently invested efforts to maintain robust policies, strategies, and governance frameworks to support this journey.

With WFP’s new Strategic Plan 2022-2025 coming to force, WFP requires a new IT Strategy that would enable the achievement of the organisational, strategic objectives set forth in this Plan. The Senior IT Strategy Consultant will have an important role in shaping the vision and overall objectives, by drawing on WFP’s experience, broad stakeholders and foresight in relevant sectors, to leverage Information and Technology for continuous re-engineering of WFP’s organisational processes with the aim of maintaining efficient, effective and reliable field operations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of Chief of Governance and Partnerships of the Technology Division and in collaboration with the Chiefs of other Branches of the Division, the Senior Technology Strategy Consultant will be responsible for:

1. Developing an IT Strategy of WFP for 2023-2026, in support of the wider organisational Strategic Plan, through a multi-stakeholder approach. This Strategy will consist of two key elements: a) the foundational component, enabling the efficient, effective, and reliable operations of WFP, and b) the transformative power of data and technology for continuous re-engineering of WFP’s business processes and to support the humanitarian/development sector.

2. Developing, with all Branches in the Technology Division and relevant business Units, a phased operational and implementation plan for the IT Strategy, including identifying short-, medium- and long-term deliverables; indicators and mechanisms for systematic measurement of progress and mitigation of risks; resource requirements; partnerships; change management; and other implementation requirements.

3. Lead in identifying, planning and drafting of evidence-based strategic papers and best practice notes on WFP’s on digital transformation, reflecting both global and field experiences, for internal use as well as for dissemination to the wider humanitarian/development sector, for the donor community, partners, ad staff of WFP.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

Advanced University Degree in public policy, project management, social sciences, or another related field or first university degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Experience

• At least eight (8) years of professional experience in developing strategies and governance/policy frameworks for complex organisation, and in providing cogent policy advice, including to senior management
• Has managed complex projects, including policy formulation projects or strategy development, requiring innovative recommendations and approaches in the IT sector and in the humanitarian/development contexts
• Has built strong relationships across various functions of an organization
• Has solid experience in dealing with diverse stakeholders, including senior management, and in and in organizing strategic-level meetings

Technical Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Highly skilled in drafting and aligning IT strategies with business strategies and requirements
• Fully abreast of latest knowledge and best practices in the IT industry to adapt relevant strategies and best practices in diverse organizational settings
• Collaborative hands-on team member, relationship-builder with a strong business partnering skills and customer service orientation
• Excellent critical thinking, proactive problem-solving and ability to synthesize complex information
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to bring together diverse stakeholders for strategic and planning exercises
• Excellent editing and writing skills
• Ability to influence and adapt communication styles to different situations and individuals
• Ability to work independently, to prioritize and to meet deadlines
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is an asset

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English is required. An intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) 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 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: 11 January 2022 at 11:59pm Rome time (CET/CEST)

REF: 154477

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.

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