Ph3DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /h3 p25 February :59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) /p pWFP 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. /p h3ABOUT WFP /h3 pThe 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. /p pAt 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. /p pTo learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. /p h3WHY JOIN WFP? /h3 ul liWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /li liWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /li liWFP 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. /li liA 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. /li liWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). /li /ul h3JOB TITLE: /h3 pProject Manager /p h3TYPE OF CONTRACT: /h3 pRegular consultancy contract (CST) Level II /p h3UNIT/DIVISION: /h3 pSolution Delivery (TECD), Information Technology Division /p h3DUTY STATION (City, Country): /h3 pRemote working /p h3BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT /h3 pTechnology and connectivity are rapidly reaching some of the most vulnerable people and places affected by crisis, but they are also increasingly expanding to the services responding to those same crises. As one of the main humanitarian actors, WFP has the opportunity and the obligation to leverage data and technology to better know and serve those in need by digitally transforming the way it works. /p pReporting to the Project Manager lead, the Project Manager is expected to oversee relevant TEC stakeholders and external implementing partners aiming for IT solutions which achieve the highest quality in terms of technical usability, user acceptability, and domain suitability. The incumbent will be responsible for leading teams to deliver projects that span across one or more business units and to manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to deadlines throughout the whole project management cycle. This also includes the management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on‑time project delivery. /p h3ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 pLead and coordinate a portfolio of complex initiatives/projects encompassing one or multiple business lines, including the following duties: /p ul liBecome business partners’ central focal point in TEC working together with the business to ‘orchestrate’ workflows across TEC teams. /li liLiaise with Business Engagement Managers to better understand project requirements, needs, change requests, and the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business objectives. /li /ul pLead the project management activities, ensuring that all documentation is in place and available for all stakeholders, and prepare for the roll-out. /p ul liEnsure the gathering and validation of requirements follows a Human‑Centered Design (HCD) approach, along with time and cost estimates related to scope implementation. /li liHelp define the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with a focus on value delivery. /li liDesign and implement the project governance structure. /li liDesign and implement a communication plan. /li liEstablish a work plan for staffing, and, in coordination with the IT Solution Owner, establish a Product Team. /li liImplement a change management plan. /li liEnsure that the project delivery includes not only the main working IT deliverables but also all the mechanisms and processes for product maintenance, evolution, and full roll‑out once the product Minimum Viable Product (MVP) has been delivered. /li /ul pManage the project work‑plan, risks, and issues, including: /p ul liMonitor, track, and report the project’s progress against the project baselines. Identify key success factors and potential issues and risks that threaten performance and could affect outcomes, timeline, and budget, deciding how best to implement corrective actions. /li liIdentify, track, and manage divisional risks through corporate documents such as the risk register and developing a corresponding response plan. /li liDiscuss and support the resolution of issues and questions raised by the technical and functional teams of the project. /li liCommunicate clearly and manage stakeholders’ expectations about the project’s timeline, risks, quality, and costs. Keep them informed of the progress of the project activities, challenges, and achievements. /li liIdentify internal and external dependencies that may impact the project. /li liWork creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. /li liAssess development change requests and gather feasibility and impact assessments related to the scope of requirements changes. /li liEnsure that the technical work of the teams complies with the guidelines and procedures established by IT (e.g., SDLC, Scrum, test methodology), and that all technical documentation meets the expected quality standards. /li /ul pManage budget and resources assigned to the projects, including: /p ul liPrepare an accurate budget estimate for the project. /li liLiaise with other technical teams to consolidate the complete project budget estimate. /li liEnsure business agreement on the budget proposal and ensure that funds are transferred accordingly. /li liMonitor budget availability across all project stages and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the placement of Purchase Orders. /li liTrack resource allocation and consumption against the forecasted budget and elevate any deviations. /li /ul pBe a guardian of the project management methodology established by the Project Management Office. /p pEnsure projects adhere to PMO standards in areas such as definition, costing, implementation, documentation, and reporting. /p pGuide and contribute to the development of practices, frameworks, and processes to expand and strengthen the project management methodology. /p h3Other Duties As Required. /h3 h3QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED /h3 h3Education /h3 pUniversity degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology or related fields. Project Management education/ certification desirable. /p h3Experience /h3 pMinimum 5 years of professional experience in project management within an organisation and proven record of management and delivery of the full cycle of projects, ideally IT‑related projects. /p h3Knowledge Skills /h3 ul liKnowledge and experience with project management methodologies, for both Waterfall and Agile, and project management software tools. /li liIT background or solid knowledge of IT software development and data analytics. /li liExperience with managing cross‑functional teams. /li liAbility to interact comfortably with different levels of management, senior stakeholders, and functional teams. /li liExperience with multi‑vendor projects, delivery coordination and management. /li liInitiative and drive to meet deliverables on time and within budget. /li liProven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. /li liExcellent communication skills both written and oral. /li liOrganized with attention to detail to ensure projects run efficiently. /li liPersonal Effectiveness: strategic and analytical thinking, results orientation, commitment to excellence, appropriate and transparent decision making. /li liAbility to effectively prioritize and execute while under pressure. /li liStrong customer service orientation. /li liAbility to work in multi‑cultural and multi‑ethic environments. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 pFluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese is a desirable. /p h3WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /h3 pWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /p pClick here to access WFP Leadership Framework /p h3REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /h3 pWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /p h3NO FEE DISCLAIMER /h3 pThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. /p h3REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION /h3 ul liAll applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email. /li liIf you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at for technical support only. /li liPlease note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered. /li liWe strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). /li liOnce your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. /li liKindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter /li liAdditional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time /li liOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified /li /ul pAll 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. /p pNo 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr