Chief Data Officer, D1
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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.
Are you a seasoned Data leader interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?
If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, January, 8, 2022 (11:59 PM CET)
WHO WE ARE
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.
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: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.
WHY JOIN US?
- 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)
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Chief, Data Officer (CDO) will serve as a senior strategist and operational expert in terms of instituting best practices in data science at WFP. The incumbent will be responsible for data governance and full lifecycle data management at WFP. The Chief, Data Officer will also be responsible for continuous development of a culture of data understanding and use within WFP.
The CDO will help managing WFP data as a corporate asset and will foster an anticipatory, forward-thinking culture that creates predictive applications for data as we advance the operational advancement of the organization. The CDO will play a risk, compliance, policy management, and business role. It will serve to drive information and analytics strategy, serving a business purpose. Finally, the CDO will serve as the glue between the data strategy and the metrics.
The incumbent will bring technical skills to address data infrastructure and access to data needs, engage with business counterparts to elevate needs, and advocate for building staff capabilities to support TEC’s contribution in building a transformative data culture in WFP.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The incumbent will report to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) & Director of the Technology Division (TEC).
Specifically, the incumbent will:
- Set the direction and develop the WFP data strategy in accordance with organizational priorities.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction about data across the entire organization, ensuring creative and cost-effective use of business intelligence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders (both internally and externally) as a true business and strategic partner and enabler of the organization.
- Work with TEC and the Business to pursue strategic opportunities and establish the vision for managing data as asset – to harness new technologies to extract maximum potential and insight from WFP’s varied data assets.
- Strategically engage and develop trust with the business to propose solutions and make recommendations that can be used to achieve strategic objectives.
- Evaluate new technology solutions for improving the collection and use of data.
- Strategically engage and develop trust with the business to propose solutions and make recommendations that can be used to achieve strategic objectives.
- Evaluate new technology solutions for improving the collection and use of data.
- Monitors long-term trends in data science and potential impacts on today’s challenges and anticipates and assists the organization in preparing for future challenges.
- Promote and encourage data sharing agreements between agencies.
- Identify ways to improve the production of evidence for use in policymaking.
- Maximize the use of data across WFP by building broad internal and external awareness of WFP’s data assets and analytical capabilities.
- Define policies and processes for data management planning, data collection, integration and interoperability, analytics, curation, and responsible data sharing and publication.
- Effectively lead teams and ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
- Promote the WFP mandate, mission, and objectives.
- Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS
Experience and knowledge:
- Typically, thirteen years or more (of which six international) of senior level experience in the relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Extensive experience leading multicultural teams and improving performance.
- Demonstrable experience of developing and executing on data strategies that have driven real value for the organization.
- Sophisticated understanding of complex data management, including advanced data architecture and data management principles to build and master a single integrated enterprise data set.
- Understanding of current-state data privacy and security tools and methods.
- Ability to create a compelling vision for all matters data and to engage across organizational domains to secure support and commitment to that vision – driving innovation and technology and culture change.
- Deep digital, data, and analytics expertise.
Education:
- Advanced University degree in computer science, statistics, data analytics, data science or another related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.
Language:
- Fluency (level C) in the English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.
MORE ABOUT YOU
You have the:
- Ability to objectively assess, articulate and constructively debate major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, risks, and considerations for work initiatives.
- Ability to think strategically while at the same time display the ability to understand enough detail to work with and guide service providers, staff, and vendors to manage the day-to-day activities of the organization.
- Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
- Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
- Strong leadership, ability to lead a highly effective team, even in in crises and emergency contexts, coupled with project and programme management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, to interact effectively with all levels of management, customers, staff, and vendors.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others and promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of the organization.
- Strong motivation by the mission of WFP, to empower the rest of the Organization to saving lives and changing lives. Strong team leading experience with focus on pushing personal and team development.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
These common standards of behaviour guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
| Leads by Example with Integrity | Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments | Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork | Applies Strategic Thinking | Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships |
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Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others |
Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change |
Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth |
Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things |
Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives |
Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” 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.
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details, please visit icsc.un.org.
The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.
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.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- 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 complete, please apply, and submit your application.
- Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
- 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
- Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
