Chief P5, Supply Chain Research & Development (SCOD) – Rome, Italy

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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 Research and Development expert in the field of Supply Chain 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, March 12, 2023 (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 trainings, 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 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 position serves as Chief Research and Development P5 within the Supply Chain Division. The incumbent of the position will provide operational leadership and oversight to the Research and Development entity that was created to undertake evidence-based research and drive continuous, value-adding innovation of WFP’s Supply Chain activities for donors and beneficiaries.

As the Chief Research and Development Officer P5, you report directly to the Deputy Director Supply Chain and provide leadership for the development of research tools and methodologies, innovation strategies, new products, and business models, updating of relevant policies, guidelines and e-tools. You are a strategic and creative thinker who shows excellent problem-solving and communication skills and is able to network effectively with a wide range of external stakeholders.

The successful applicant would be innovative and a driver of change to enable the future of the Supply Chain function for WFP.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Specifically, you will:

• Integrating expertise and skills from multi-disciplinary teams, establish and implement a research and development strategy for the division.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts in relevant WFP divisions integral to Supply Chain’s work including the Technology, Innovation, Programme and Policy and other relevant divisions to ensure a coherent approach that enables efficient delivery.
• Engage with counterparts of external stakeholders including IFIs, national development agencies, the private sector, academia and other relevant organizations to ensure continuous alignment of best practices and emerging trends.
• Effectively manage teams, provide technical expertise and appropriate development activities, guidance and coaching to senior professional staff under supervision to drive a high-performance culture.
• Support the development and implementation of divisional strategies, policies and plans aligned with departmental, WFP and wider UN strategies, policies and processes to support HQ and field operations to meet the mandate of WFP.
• Lead and coordinate change processes within WFP’s Supply Chain function to ensure improved performance and that teams remain engaged and motivated during change processes.
• Develop research related methodologies, tools and guidelines based on strategic priorities of the division.
• Develop and implement standards, guidance and processes within the branch, ensuring that effective quality control is in place to monitor adherence.
• Support senior management with timely analysis/recommendations and reports for strategic decision making.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms and analytics to ensure that activities are continually assessed, and the findings used to inform activity developments.
• Ensure that evaluation, audit and compliance recommendations within the scope of entity/branche’s projects are efficiently implemented.
• Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
• Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency situations.
• Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Advanced university degree in Computer Science, International Development and/or Supply Chain or another related field, or first university degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.

Experience:

• Typically, eleven years or more (of which four international) of postgraduate progressively responsible experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international development;
• Relevant work experience in Supply Chain;
• Relevant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams;
• Background in Technology and Strategy design and implementation, Significant expertise/Know how in technology and digital transformation including at project implementation level.

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:

• Broad knowledge of diverse humanitarian assistance and development practices with a particular area of technical expertise;
• Ability to manage, coach and motivate diverse teams and deliver effectively through others to achieve results;
• Broad commercial understanding, with the ability to leverage external partnerships to optimize resources for WFP;
• Strong networks in the research and development field, particularly amongst those working in the international development and academia;
• High calibre negotiation and motivational skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels within and beyond the organization;
• Ability to assimilate and analyze complex issues using independent judgement and anticipate potential strategic impact;
• Ability to create simple messages from complex data sets and present concisely, tailoring messages to the needs of the specific audience;
• Broad understanding of business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed term as well as a rotational contract with a probationary period of one year.

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 completed, 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 wfprecruitment@wfp.org 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.

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