DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS7 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
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.
ABOUT WFP
The 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.
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.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
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 training, 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 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.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, working towards
achieving a world with zero hunger. We are seeking to fill the position of Project Manager, based
in the Analytics, Governance and Knowledge Management (PSCA) team of the Partnerships
Coordination Service (PCS) at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
WFP relies entirely on voluntary contributions to finance its projects. Relationships with fundraising
partners from the public sector are pivotal in supporting WFP projects in all the countries where we
work; saving lives and reducing hunger across the globe. WFP uses Salesforce as its donor
relationship system and the organization is introducing a Contract Lifecycle Management solution
to manage its legal agreements and the relevant obligations they contain. The Consultant will report
to the Partnerships Officer and will be working alongside them to support the programing and
implementation of IT systems for partnerships (in particular, Salesforce and Contract Lifecycle
Management solutions).
The Contract Lifecycle Management Solution will transform the way WFP manages its legal
agreements and tracks compliance. WFP will use the CLM for three main functions: a repository of
agreements and clauses; workflow for internal consultations on legal terms; and obligation tracking
for colleagues in the field who are implementing the agreements. The incumbent will facilitate
refining the business requirements with internal, cross-functional stakeholders, prioritize them,
and work with the CLM vendor to implement WFP's business requirements. The Project Manager
will also be responsible for the pilot of the solution as well as its global rollout.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under the Programme Manager’s supervision, s/he will maximize the value of the CLM
through understanding business requirements; relevant systems and how they integrate;
and end-user needs and constraints support.
2. Provide clear technical, functional and business requirements to the vendor and collaborate
to program the solution according to WFP specifications, systems and policies.
3. Work with internal teams (TEC, Partnerships, CFO Division, Risk Management, and others)
to program the solution and test its implementation in real use cases.
4. Oversee global roll out and adoption including change management activities as required,
and organizing support and end-user training for the IT solution.
5. Ensure the CLM supports relevant policies, norms, rules and procedures.
6. Additional tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced university degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Project
Management, Business, International Development, Social Sciences and/or
other relevant field.
Experience: Minimum 6 years of proven experience in IT Project and / or Product
Management and / or as Product Owner.
Experience working with a Contract Lifecycle Management (or similar) solution
and Salesforce preferred.
Familiarity with SAP preferred.
Experience providing training on IT solutions to global audiences is an asset.
Experience in donor relations or partnership negotiations in an international
organization is an advantage.
Knowledge & Strong planning, management, and coordination skills; Able to articulate
complex concepts in non-technical language; Ability to think creatively,
Skills: strategically, and identify and resolve problems; Well organized and detail
oriented; Ability to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment.
Languages: Excellent oral and communication skills. Full proficiency in English, knowledge
of any other UN language is an asset. Strong writing skills required.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All 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.
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.