DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
12 January :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 Executive Board Secretariat is the interface between the WFP Executive Board Membership (Board
Members and Observers) and WFP Management.
The Executive Board Secretariat is headed by the Secretary to the Board who leads a team of about 35 staff as
well as a larger group of temporary professionals who handle Board documentation, conference services, and
Secretariat Support to the WFP Audit Committee and the Executive Board.
The EBS Digital Governance Services Unit manages the content of the EB Website as well as several digital
products to support the Executive Board Services. The products are continuously improved, and new products
and features are added frequently. A consultant is required to own the product development and technical
maintenance as well contribute to the activities of content strategy, planning and delivery. The consultant will
work under the supervision of Executive Board Website Manager and will perform the following tasks:
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform the role of Product Owner: Develop and explicitly communicate the Product Goal; Gather and
validate requirements following a Customer Centric design.
2. Ensure that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood; Communicate requirements
inwards to the Product Team.
3. Decompose high-level requirements; Create and clearly communicate Product Backlog Items (PBI),
partnering closely with Stakeholders and the Product Team to ensure everyone understands the items
in the backlog.
4. Determine whether PBIs were satisfactorily delivered; and Give the Product Team clear guidance on
which features to deliver next.
5. Take care of Backlog Grooming: regularly review items on the backlog to ensure the backlog contains
the appropriate items, that they are prioritized, and that the items at the top of the backlog are ready
for delivery.
6. Participate in the Sprint Planning session; a team planning meeting that determines what to complete
in the coming Sprint.
7. Provide guidance to vendors concerning the submission of consumption reports and invoices.
8. In collaboration with the Head of EBSD, draft and review Purchase Orders.
9. Identify and escalate issues that could affect the product outcomes, timeline or budget.
As Web Content Editor
1. Monitor the content of the website by reviewing constantly current information published and making
sure, all pages are translated in four languages, accurate and up to date, clear and according to
guidelines.
2. Check the quality of the display of the website in different browsers and devices.
3. Plan the creation and delivery of new content to the EB public website by proactively proposing new
content and managing all the images for the website including photo galleries, as well as pages of the
"news", "about" and "activities" sections.
4. Collaborate and liaise with other web contributors or EBS focal points for specific subjects;
5. Coordinate projects & product development
6. Manage vendors for development activities.
7. Write Product Epics and User Stories.
8. Maintain the EBS Style & CMS guidelines.
9. Support the classification of EB documents and publication of CSPs as requested.
10. Support the management of the EB membership area as requested.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
1. Product Backlog well-structured in Epics, Features, and User Stories, with User Stories that pass the
Exit Criteria.
2. An efficient and effective product delivery for EB Digital Services.
3. Measurable contribution to Digital Transformation Projects in EBS
4. Punctual and precise publication of content.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced University degree in one of the following areas:
• Language, Linguistics, Literature
• Communications
• Government, Politics, and Policy
• History
• International Affairs
• Social Sciences
Experience:
Product Ownership, Editing Websites using Content Management Systems.
Knowledge & Skills:
Capacity to compare and analyse data, identify errors and discrepancies, and proactively
elaborate and propose solutions for enhancements or to solve issues identified.
Knowledge of Agile Product Development.
Languages:
Mandatory: Excellent English, French or Spanish; another UN language desirable.
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 committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The 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.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
* All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.
* If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at for technical support only.
* Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.
* 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.
* 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
* 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.