Digital Transformation Officer
Background and purpose of assignment
The Digital Transformation Officer will be part of the CPP digital cell and report to the System lead. He/she will be responsible for leading and coordinating digital transformation projects across CPP in HQ and the field.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Lead product visions and roadmaps
• Contribute to the definition of digital transformation project roadmaps, budgets and resources needed for implementation of solutions for HQ and the field. Including setting the direction for technology throughout the division in HQ and the field. This includes supporting existing project teams and leading own projects.
• Analyze complex issues in existing CPP processes and solutions to provide critical input to the programme for improvement, including new process design, methodology and technology whilst considering policies and programme questions throughout the CPP value chain.
• Design solutions based on Palantir Foundry (DOTS) principles for data integration, ontology, workflows and advanced data analysis
• Work closely with the WFP DOTS team to develop and implement solutions in DOTS, including integration with other corporate systems and tools
• Facilitate the work with the CPP Data team to define what data is needed to support business processes and work with data owners to ensure data is cleaned, integrated, and analyzed in DOTS for precise decision making
• Facilitate/Co-lead workshops with CPP business owners to design or re-think business processes and workflows
• Advocate transformational thinking throughout the division and deliver solutions that fuel decision makers to think out of the box
• Facilitate the collaboration with CPP business owners to deliver solution demos to HQ and Country Offices to understand their needs and identify opportunities to continuously evolve solutions
• Under the coordination of the Digital Cell and Systems Lead, regularly present and report to senior management in HQ to promote new approaches and demonstrate added value of solutions
• Travel to Rome when needed to work with teams and management in person on key milestones
• Travel to countries and field operations to support the implementation of solutions and ensure cohesion of technology and business value to contribute to country CSPs
Manage team resources and workplans
• Contribute to the development of a workplan for the year including highlighting staffing/skills gaps
• Train and mentor existing and new team members (agile methodology, DOTS platform capabilities, new way of working/digital transformation)
• Manage multiple project teams made of data, DOTS and Tableau experts including vendors to develop the solutions
• Coach, mentor and support team members daily, help plan their tasks and achieve their objectives (Product Managers)
• Facilitate workshops on complex problems and solutions between the systems team and end users
• Use project management skills to ensure that relevant teams and individuals are consulted and involved in decision making at key points and that all decisions made are clearly documented and communicated
• Manage project budgets
• Through the Digital Cell structure, report progress and issues to management
• Contribute to building stronger collaboration between CPP, TEC and other relevant divisions
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
Digital transformation product roadmap
• Team workplan
• Proven fostering of transformational ideas from existing colleagues
• DOTS training/learning program implemented for System colleagues
• More than one solution built and rolled out in DOTS with proven value added to WFP operations
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: University Degree in Business Administration, Data Management, Information management, Statistics, Communications, or other related field of study.
Experience: Minimum 10 years post graduate progressively responsible professional experience (of which a minimum 2 years experience working within WFP). Experience managing people, budgets, and projects. Proven record of leadership and implementation of transformational ideas. Experience working in a busy analytical environment. Experience working with teams and team processes. Experience working with senior management (D1 and above).
Knowledge & Skills: The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills, project management skills (agile methodologies particularly), strong business & data analysis skills. Strong experience with Palantir Foundry and Tableau. Strong written and oral communication skills including substantive report writing skills. Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environments.
Languages: Fluency in oral and written English and one other UN language.
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 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline for application: Thursday 9 February, midnight Rome time.
Reference: VA no. 372966
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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.
