DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

14 April 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

JOB TITLE: Senior SAP Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Specialist

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular consultant (CST) Level II

UNIT/DIVISION: Technology Division

DUTY STATION: Remote

DURATION: until 31/12/2026

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.  

The Technology Division of WFP partners with units across the organization to digitally transform WFP. We design, develop, enhance and maintain a variety of digital products. The Digital Solutions Delivery Branch (TECD) oversees solution delivery activities, covering both the introduction of new products as well as the evolution of existing ones.

The organization is executing a major modernization of its data ecosystem, cantered on the conversion from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, the migration of SAP BW to SAP Datasphere, and the optimization of SAP Business Objects (BO) and Tableau.
  

Under the direct supervision of the Head of ERP Platforms, TECD, the Consultant will be
accountable for ensuring the overall integrity and coherence of the BI landscape throughout the S/4HANA conversion, providing senior technical oversight and guiding the future direction of the business intelligence and analytics environments.
Beyond supporting the SAP transition, the role also contributes to the system realignment required for the Strategic Plan and Corporate Results Framework—an initiative with an exceptionally tight timeline to enable all Country Offices to operate fully under the new framework by 1 July 2026.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead impact assessment and ensure technical integrity of the BI landscape throughout the S/4HANA conversion, establishing standards, architecture, and criteria for solution validation.
  • Oversee the S/4HANA data model, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and identifying opportunities enabled by the new technology stack.
  • Define and drive the SAP Data Cleansing Roadmap to ensure data quality and readiness across the landscape.
  • Coordinate BI impacts across platforms (SAP Datasphere, BO, Tableau) to ensure continuity of analytics and business operations.
  • Enable analytics and operational tools (including COMET, SPRING, SAP, DOTS, etc.) with the requirements of the new Strategic Plan and Corporate Results Framework (CRF).
  • Validate external supplier deliverables, maintaining structured oversight, quality assessments, and adherence to the future-state BI architecture.
  • Approve SAP Datasphere data models and ensure architectural consistency for enterprise reporting.
  • Update and optimize BO Universes and report in line with the new SAP landscape.
  • Refresh and validate Tableau dashboards and data sources to ensure accuracy, usability, and insight continuity.
  • Provide regular progress updates, risk assessments, and supplier performance reports to support transparent governance and timely decision‑making.
  • Produce technical documentation and knowledge‑transfer materials to support long‑term system sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: University degree in business administration, information technology, or other related fields.

Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in IT services/solutions, with a strong background in data analytics and business intelligence.  

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong expertise in data analysis and performance monitoring, including SQL, KPIs, scenario analysis, cross-system reconciliation, and data validation.
  • Specialized expertise in the analysis, solution design, and validation of BI and Analytics solutions, including assessment of the impact of ERP data changes on reporting and data integration.
  • Solid knowledge of SAP BW, SAP Datasphere, and SAP data modeling.
  • Understanding of SAP ECC 6.x and S/4HANA data structures, data replication, and CDS views.
  • Proficiency in SAP data and reporting platforms, including SAP BW/BI, SAP HANA, SAP BusinessObjects (WebI), BEx Analyzer, Query Designer, and SAP Datasphere.
  • Experience with data visualization and analytics tools, including Tableau and Palantir Foundry (DOTS).
  • Familiarity with project and delivery tools such as Azure DevOps, Asana, and Daptiv; experience working within Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage and integrate data from multiple systems and platforms.
  • Proven experience in complex transformation programs, particularly those involving large-scale system or analytics redesign.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into effective, scalable BI solutions, in alignment with enterprise architecture and data strategy.
  • Experience coordinating and overseeing implementation partners to ensure quality, technical accuracy, and timely delivery.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Desirable: The following points are considered a plus for a candidate:
    • Previous experience working within the UN system, particularly on WFP Organization.
    • Knowledge of WFP processes, systems, and current and WFP Data analytics report context.

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English 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.

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:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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 recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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