Business Analyst/project Management

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15 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:

- This position is located in the Global Privacy Office (GPO) of the World Food Programme Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

WFP is on a focused path towards digitally transforming how it operates and how it best serves those in need so that it can accelerate the goal of achieving zero hunger by 2030. Data Protection is at the core of these services to make sure we protect the people we serve.

Under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager, the incumbent will provide technical and operational support as part of the WFP Global Privacy Office and will play a role in the roll out of WFP’s Privacy Program across all division-wide organization.

As Business Analyst/Project Manager, the incumbent will support multiple initiatives, where the development has already taken place; he/she will be expected to manage the day-to-day delivery by working with a broad range of colleagues, partners and internal stakeholders.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Planning and Coordination: Assist in project planning activities, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and prioritize project requirements. Ensure that requirements are clear, complete, and aligned with project objectives.-
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret project data to provide insights and support decision-making. Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and status updates to project stakeholders.-
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and track project risks and issues. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential problems and ensure project success.-
- Quality Assurance and Control: Support quality assurance activities to ensure that project deliverables meet stakeholder expectations and quality standards. Conduct reviews and inspections to identify defects and areas for improvement.-
- Change Management Support: Assist in managing project changes by assessing impacts, evaluating alternatives, and communicating changes to stakeholders. Support change implementation activities to minimize disruption and maximize adoption.-
- Documentation and Knowledge Management: Maintain project documentation, including project plans, requirements documents, meeting minutes, and other project artifacts. Establish and maintain a centralized repository for project-related information and knowledge.-
- Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, including team members, sponsors, and external partners. Respond to inquiries, address concerns, and foster positive relationships to ensure project success.-
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify opportunities for process improv