PbCloud, AI, IoT Advisory Specialist page is loaded /b /ppCloud, AI, IoT Advisory Specialist Apply locations Rome, Italy time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR113534 /ppDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /ppu2 August 2025-23 : /u 59-GMT+01 : 00 Central European Time (Rome) /ppWFP 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. /ppbABOUT WFP /b /ppThe 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. /ppAt 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. /ppTo 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. /ppWHY JOIN WFP? /ppWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /ppWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /ppWFP 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. /ppA 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. /ppWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). /ppuJOB TITLE : /u Cloud, AI, IoT Advisory Specialist /ppuTYPE OF CONTRACT : /u CST2 /ppuUNIT / DIVISION : /u TECI (WFP TEC) /ppDUTY STATION (City, Country) : Remote (Rome / Italy) /ppuDURATION : /u 11 months /ppbBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT : /b /ppUnder the general supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer and supervision of the Head of Cybersecurity Advisory Services the Cloud and AI Security Analyst will support the organisation’s cybersecurity posture by focusing on the secure design, deployment, and monitoring of cloud-native and AI-driven systems. This role is critical in ensuring that emerging technologies such as generative AI, machine learning pipelines, and multi-cloud environments are integrated securely and in compliance with corporate standards and international best practices. The services that the incumbent will provide include, but are not limited to, the following : /pulliCloud architecture security assessments /liliDevSecOps pipeline integration support /liliCloud compliance and risk reviews /liliCloud security posture optimization /liliAI / ML pipeline threat analysis /liliVendor cloud and AI risk evaluation /li /ulpbACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES : /b /pliContinuously monitor and strengthen the security posture of multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). /liliDesign, implement, and manage cloud-native security controls including IAM policies, encryption, key management, and centralized logging. /liliCollaborate with Development and Infrastructure teams to embed security into CI / CD pipelines and cloud-native workflows. /liliSupport cloud incident response process. /liliCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud security architectures, operational procedures, and configuration /liliProvide cybersecurity advisory support to development and infrastructure teams, promoting secure-by-design principles across cloud platform. /liliConduct threat modeling and risk assessments for AI / ML systems, covering models, datasets, APIs, and associated infrastructure. /liliDesign and implement protections against AI-specific threats such as adversarial attacks, model extraction, and data poisoning. /liliEnsure secure collection, handling, storage and governance of training and inference data in alignment with data security policies. /liliPartner with AI / ML development teams to integrate security into the model lifecycle, from design through deployment. /liliMonitor AI model behavior and explainability tools for signs of drift, bias, or tampering. /liliBecome Subject Matter Expert (SME) on platforms and applications for which consultant is assigned to review. /liliProduce high quality reports and provide leadership and advice to more junior colleagues. /liliManage cybersecurity related projects. /liliAdditional duties as requested. /lipbDELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT : /b /pliDocumented Secure Cloud Architecture designs and threat models for secure cloud deployments. /liliDetailed security assessment reports of cloud and AI systems, including risk mitigation recommendations /liliDetailed design documents for the security architecture of new and existing cloud and ai functionalities, ensuring robust protection measures are in place. /liliWell-researched proposals for technologies and strategies to improve the organization's cloud and AI cybersecurity posture. /liliUpdated security standards, procedures, and guidelines to raise the corporate security maturity level, including baseline and hardening reviews. /liliRepeatable, high-level methodologies to set expectations to the business of what cyber security requirements must be addressed related to application and solution development. /liliHigh-quality reports on cybersecurity challenges, solutions, and advisory services provided to Country Offices and Regional Bureaus, including records of decisions taken and assessments performed. /lipQUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : /ppbEducation : /b /pliDegree in the field of Computer Science / Engineering or related STEM disciplines or equivalent working experience /lipbExperience : /b /pliAt least 6 years of relevant work experience /lipbKnowledge Skills : /b /pliSolid IT Security skills, with both academic background and professional experience /liliExperience with cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center) /liliFamiliarity with AI / ML frameworks and their security implications /liliManaged stakeholder relationships, aligning cybersecurity risk strategies with business objectives /liliUnderstand cybersecurity risk concepts to assess threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. /liliGood project management skills /liliExperience in multinational organizations /liliDesirable : IT Security and IT Audit certifications /liliDesirable : CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer. /liliDesirable : ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor, or equivalent. /liliDesirable : AI-specific credentials (e.g., NIST AI RMF, MIT AI Ethics and Safety). /lipbLanguages : /b /pliFluency in oral and written English is mandatory with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is desirable. /lipbWFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /b /ppWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /ppClick here to access WFP Leadership Framework /ppbREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /b /ppWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact : /ppbNO FEE DISCLAIMER /b /ppThe 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. /ppbREMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION /b /ppWe strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). /ppOnce your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. /ppPlease make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language /ppKindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter /ppAdditional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time /ppPlease contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application /ppbOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified /b /ppAll 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. /ppNo 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. /ppbWelcome to our new recruitment platform! /b /ppIf you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. /ppbUnderstanding contract types in WFP /b /ppTo ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. /ppbWorking with WFP /b /ppOur greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. /ppWFP 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, physical or mental disability. /ppbAbout WFP /b /ppThe United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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. /ppRead more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here /ppbHear the voices of WFP /b /ppWant to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here : Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn /ppbOur values and behaviours /b /ppIntegrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. You can read more about the values here. /ppOur behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviourdescribed in the WFP Leadership Framework.Learn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. /ppbBeware of fraudulent job offers /b /ppWFP is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated via email or originating from online job boards. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment or contract with WFP in return for the payment of fees or providing personal or banking information. Read more. /ppJ-18808-Ljbffr /p #J-18808-Ljbffr