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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.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Assisting more than 100 million people in over 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian food security organisation - saving and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. To achieve its mandate, WFP must ensure that it reaches the right people and that it manages its relationship with those individuals and their communities in a responsible, accountable, and effective manner.
The Analysis, Planning, and Performance (APP) Division is instrumental in advancing WFP’s Zero Hunger mandate by placing high-quality evidence at the core of strategic and operational decision-making, resource mobilization, and accountability. This approach ensures that operations are not only efficient and cost-effective but also transparent and responsive to the needs of beneficiaries. APP works to ensure that decision-making within WFP is grounded in credible, relevant, and timely data. This is achieved through a structured approach that spans the full programme lifecycle, from conducting initial assessments that inform programme design to monitoring outcomes for ongoing projects. APP’s services provide critical support in data-driven decision-making, strategic resource mobilization, accountable programme management, and integrated service delivery—ensures that APP not only meets its recurring responsibilities but also enhances the overall effectiveness and impact of WFP’s mission.
By consistently applying data-driven approaches, APP ensures that strategic decisions are well-informed, targeted, and effective. For example, timely data allows for adaptive strategies and proactive adjustments, enabling WFP to respond swiftly to emerging challenges and opportunities. Utilizing evidence-based insights, APP plays a crucial role in demonstrating the impact and necessity of WFP's programmes to donors and stakeholders. By aligning closely with organizational priorities, APP informs WFP’s capacity to achieve Zero Hunger in the most efficient, effective, and accountable manner possible.
Within the Assessment, Planning, and Monitoring (APP) division, the Monitoring & Feedback unit (APP-MF), works to define, develop and deliver guidance, tools, standards, and capabilities to support COs in implementing case management mechanisms that meet WFP’s CFM assurance standards.and Minimum Monitoring Requirements for Process Monitoring (PM). In particular, the team focuses on:

JOB PURPOSE
Within the Monitoring & Feedback team and under the direct supervision of the lead Digital Solutions Officer, the incumbent will provide support to COs, RBx and relevant HQ units in implementing/utilising Monitoring & Feedback digital solutions e.g., Sugar CRM. The incumbent will liaise closely with COs and ensure relevant and timely technical support is provided to COs. They will provide adequate and timely troubleshooting, development, and configuration support to all WFP offices, including deployments to emergency and non-emergency contexts for system set-up and system updates. The incumbent will support the digital solutions manager in updating unit’s digital roadmap and development and support identification and implementation of a suite of technological tools to enhance functionality of CFMs in all WFP offices. They will ensure full integration of their output with corporate data systems and overall WFP data strategy.
The incumbent will be home-based, or optionally based in Rome, Italy, with travel to regional bureaux and country offices as required, including travel to hardship duty stations. The incumbent is expected to spend up to 40% of their time deployed to support regional bureaux and/or countries.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
General digital support

Cross-Cutting

Other

Provide other relevant support as required.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: University degree in computer science, mathematics, software engineering, information sciences or related field.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language is required. Knowledge additional official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages) is an asset.

Job Title: Programme Policy Officer (Digital Solutions)
Type of Contract: CSTI
Unit/Division: Assessment, Planning, and Performance (APP)
Duty Station (City, Country): Flexible - up to 40% travel as needed
Duration: 11 months

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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.