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Consultant Innovation&Change Management

Rome

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Rome
  • Grade: Consultancy - International Consultant - Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
    • Innovations for Sustainable Development
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Regular CST

UNIT/DIVISION:

INC

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Rome, Italy

DURATION:

6 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Over the past years WFP has responded to an unprecedented level of emergencies, while maintaining ongoing operations. This increased demand stretches the organization which means WFP has to find new approaches and new ways of working to ensure we are channelling every available resource to the people we serve.

In the context of a changing world and a changing WFP, the Innovation and Change Management Division was set up in 2015 to manage change and promote innovation within the organization. The team is working directly with WFP’s leadership to drive strategic corporate priority projects.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Change Management Execution projects
  2. Overall Innovation and Change Management priorities
  3. Other activities

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Depending on time of joining, the candidate’s specific experience and current corporate priorities, the Consultant will be responsible for the fully delivery of a project work stream. Examples of specific deliverables are:

  • Review and assessment of WFP operations in Regional Bureaux to identify and implement opportunities to improve the delivery of services to country offices
  • Work on the Cost Excellence initiative that was launched to help ensure WFP operations at every level are strong and cost effective. This includes working with divisions across WFP to improve selected processes through identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs to redirect resources and efforts to those who need it the most
  • Risk management and Internal control: setting up new and strengthening existing policies, processes and frameworks for enterprise risk management and internal control. The consultant will work to embed risk management across all regional and country offices, including advising on: risk appetite and risk thresholds, key risk management initiatives, management training and induction programs about risk and internal control policies and practice.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

The candidate must have a Master degree; a degree in business, economics or

international development preferred

Experience:

At least 2 years of progressively responsible national and/or international experience in a business or international relations related position. 1-2 years of experience in

change management, management consulting or risk management/ internal controls required.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong conceptual thinking to develop new strategies and innovative projects
  • Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative: Ability to perform advanced analysis in excel and produce high-quality written materials, including power point presentations as well as text documents;
  • Experience in specific functional optimization (e.g. optimization of strategic planning, sourcing, logistics, finance processes, performance management, etc.)
  • Ability to produce high-quality written materials, including graphically-based PowerPoint presentations as well as text documents;
  • Ability to interact with the organization’s management and external audiences with maturity and tact;
  • Collaborative spirit to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures, with credibility and diplomacy;
  • Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work on tight deadlines;
  • Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy;
  • Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.

Languages:

In addition to a high proficiency in written and spoken English, knowledge of a

second UN language is a plus.

Terms and Conditions

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please ensure that you submit a cover letter together with your CV in your application.

WFP will only revert back to applicants who have been shortlisted for interviews for the specific role.

Only applications fully completed on the WFP career website will be considered.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates.

Deadline for applications:  4 March 2018

Ref.: VA 75403

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply.

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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