H3Cybersecurity Advisory Protection Services Officer P4 - Rome, Italy /h3pJoin to apply for the strongCybersecurity Advisory Protection Services Officer P4 - Rome, Italy /strong role at strongWorld Food Programme /strong /ph3Cybersecurity Advisory Protection Services Officer P4 - Rome, Italy /h3pJoin to apply for the strongCybersecurity Advisory Protection Services Officer P4 - Rome, Italy /strong role at strongWorld Food Programme /strong /ppGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. /ppstrongDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSbr/strong4 August 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) /ppstrongDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSbr/strong4 August 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)bremWFP 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.br/emstrongABOUT WFPbr/strongThe 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.brAt 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.brTo 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.brstrongWHY JOIN WFP?br/strongulliWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /liliWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /liliWFP 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. /liliA 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. /liliWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).br/li /ulstrongORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTbr/strongThe position is based in Rome, Italy and reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), as part of the broader Technology Division.brThe information security landscape is rapidly evolving, making cybersecurity a top priority for WFP. With a global presence and a decentralized decision-making structure, WFP is committed to fostering proactive IT operations to minimize risk exposure, detect and respond to advanced threats, ensure ongoing compliance, and optimize security operations costs.brThe incumbent will provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) expertise in cybersecurity, offering specialized knowledge and support to ensure the effective delivery of cyber advisory services. The SME will contribute technical insights, develop solutions, and collaborate with cybersecurity professionals to address complex security challenges. This role is instrumental in supporting the business through expert advisory activities, including but not limited to risk management, compliance, and the development of secure IT practices.brstrongJob Purposebr/strongTo lead and oversee strategic cybersecurity initiatives at WFP, providing expert guidance to protect mission-critical operations in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As both a subject matter expert and driver of key activities within the Cybersecurity Advisory and Protection Services team, the incumbent will deliver consulting services across cybersecurity standards, architecture, data protection, cloud and AI security, and more—supporting WFP’s global operations through enhanced resilience, awareness, and assurance.brstrongKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESbr/strongulliProvide expertise in the daily operations of Cybersecurity Advisory and Protection Services team, ensuring effective security measures and alignment with organizational needs. Deliver detailed reporting on critical activities, incidents, and progress to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). /liliAct as a liaison between cybersecurity functions, technical branches, and business units, offering expert-level guidance to integrate cybersecurity into organizational processes and strategic initiatives. /liliProvide expert support and advisory services to County Offices and Regional Bureaus to address cybersecurity challenges and maintain compliance with corporate security standards. /liliLead comprehensive reviews of proposed network architectures, IT solution configurations, and system integrations to identify and mitigate potential security risks, ensuring adherence to risk management best practices and policies. /liliDevelop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity standards, frameworks, policies, and guidelines to elevate the organization's overall security maturity, with particular focus on emerging technologies such as cloud services and IoT environments. /liliOversee the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity policies, including their drafting, stakeholder approvals, corporate dissemination, implementation, adoption monitoring, and enforcement mechanisms. /liliRepresent Information Security branch (TECI) in all interactions with the Office of Inspector General (OIG), ensuring compliance and proactive engagement in audit and investigation activities. /liliManage the Third-Party Cybersecurity Assessment Program to evaluate and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring vendor compliance with organizational security requirements and standards. /liliPartner with organizational leadership and other teams to identify current and emerging security risks, design robust security strategies, and implement solutions to reduce exposure and enhance resilience. /liliBuild and sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, the Global Privacy Office, and other oversight functions, to conduct joint reviews, ensure audit readiness, and address policy violations. /liliProvide expertise in cybersecurity awareness and training activities to promote a culture of security. /liliLead consulting engagements across organizational units and UN-affiliated entities, providing expertise in cybersecurity and data protection to drive successful execution of projects. /liliDefend the organization by building and implementing security processes and procedures to protect and respond to organizational risks that relate to cybersecurity. /liliPerform other duties as required.br/li /ulstrongQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEbr/strongstrongEducation:br/strongulliUniversity degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. /liliAt least one professional certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, or OSCP) in the field of information security is required.br/li /ulstrongExperience:br/strongulliAt least 8 years of progressively responsible work experience in information security, including advisory or consulting roles, policy development and working with internal audit or investigations unit. Previous work experience in or with international organizations or UN agencies is highly desirable.br/li /ulstrongLanguage /strong:brulliFluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).br/li /ulstrongMORE ABOUT YOUbr/strongstrongYou have:br/strongulliSound IT Security skills, with both academic background and practical hands-on experience /liliDeep understanding of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls, and other relevant compliance standards and regulations. /liliSolid IT SDLC expertise. /liliExperience in working with Cloud and Network security /liliGood project management skills. /liliAbility to effectively manage multicultural teams, coaching and mentoring and managing the performance of employees. /liliAbility to effectively engage and present technical concepts to leadership and business, and act as a bridge between IT, business and oversight bodies /liliProven experience in risk assessment, threat modelling, and mitigation.br/li /ulstrongTERMS AND CONDITIONSbr/strongThis is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.brMobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as strong“non-rotational” /strong which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.brWFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards ( ) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.brThe selected candidate will be required to relocate to strongRome, Italy /strong to take up this assignment.brstrongWFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORKbr/strongWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.brstrongClick here to access WFP Leadership Frameworkbr/strongstrongREASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONbr/strongWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: brstrongNO FEE DISCLAIMERbr/strongThe 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.brstrongREMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONbr/strongulliWe strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). /liliOnce your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. /liliPlease make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language /liliKindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter /liliAdditional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time /liliPlease contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application /liliOnly shortlisted candidates will be notifiedbr/li /ulemAll 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. 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