Programme Manager

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7 September 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

Are you 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 organization 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.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:
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 Technology Division has embarked in a transformation journey to enable WFP to become a flexible, customer-centric, digital leader. This requires the Office of the Director of TEC to be strategically supported by an analytical, target-driven and highly organised individual who can ensure projects and programmes are effectively and efficiently implemented to meet goals and requirements.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of TEC, the Programme Manager will support him in the achievement of results, work closely with TEC Management and TEC branches and contribute to digital assistance to governments, as well as to strengthening IT policies and advance their strategic implementation.
As Programme Manager, the incumbent will either support or lead on multiple initiatives, where the development has already taken place, he/she will be expected to transform these initiatives into action, overseeing the day-to-day delivery by working with a broad range of colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversee delivery of cross-branch services, facilitate branches’ coordination in projects, service delivery and policy definition;
2. Lead cross-functional coordination on implementation of field government services, including needs assessment, audit implementation and HQ / Field coordination;
3. Monitor and report on ongoing projects focusing on values derived, risks and mitigation measures, as well as future demands;
4. Develop and implement relevant capacity-building initiatives for Country Offices and counterparts;
5. Guide service model definition and implementation in the field for HQ branches and Regional IT officers.
6. Manage an up-to-date inventory of all digital projects within TEC, including those at the global level, supported through cross-functional collaboration.
7. Ensure implementation of audit recommendations and pursuing support and leadership from HQ divisions in the implementation of the SRA.
8. Advise the development of new policies and the review of existing policies with the aim of adjusting critical ones, and enhancing IT governance, policy coherence and the IT policy compendium.
9. Other duties as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
In line with the above-mentioned accountabilities/responsibilities, all key initiatives, plans, reports, and inputs are completed in a timely and effective manner.
Regular feedback provided to the CIO and management team.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
**Education**:
University degree in economics, business administration, computer science, project management, public policy, or related field.
**Experience**:

- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in programme management, project management and strategic advisory support to senior management.
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