Change Management and Business Innovation Field Support Lead
Change Management and Business Innovation Field Support Lead
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
15 August 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)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.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds 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 WFPs 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
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 of this vacancy announcement).
JOB TITLE: Change Management and Business Innovation Field Support Lead (Project Manager)
DUTY STATION (City Country): Remote
DURATION: 11 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
Over the past years the United Nations World Food Programme (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 ways of working to ensure we are channelling every available resource to the people we serve.
The Change Management and Business Innovation Unit (BIU) was established in 2015 to manage change and to promote innovation as part of WFPs Innovation and Knowledge Management division:
BIU acts as the advisory arm of WFP
BIU is composed of staff with top-tier management consulting backgrounds (e.g. Bain BCG McKinsey) as well as UN experience
We execute projects on behalf of Executive Directors Assistant Secretary Generals and Directors across the UN system and have become a trusted advisor to WFP and other entities (e.g. UN Women UNFPA Business Innovation Group). Our focus is on end-to-end solutions including problem assessment data analysis operational model design change plan and implementation monitoring.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Execution of Business Innovation projects
2. Overall Innovation and Change Management priorities
3. Being part of the BIU leadership team
4. Other activities
DELIVERABLES:
Depending on time of joining the candidates specific experience and current corporate priorities the candidate will be responsible for the delivery of one/ two projects at a time with focus on field support. Examples of specific deliverables are:
Corporate Executive Director Board and divisional key initiatives related to field support
o Advise Division Chief/ Directors on prioritization of key corporate initiatives
o Lead discussions with team members and other divisions to align on objectives activities timelines and outputs
o Lead analytical and project management support
UN Reform: Guide UN Reform implementation inside the WFP and part of an inter- agency project team with focus on field support
o Advise UNDCO on how to perform data collection (e.g. producing/updating data collection template preparing and leading training sessions for all participating UN entities supporting data missions in countries etc.);
o Lead a team to carry out analysis and visualizations to drive insights and enable CBO Project Team to make data-driven decisions
o Drive communication efforts on UN Reform
Additional divisional needs
o As part of the BIU leadership team be responsible for driving knowledge management reviews and best practices sharing hiring developing and retaining members of the BIU team
o Guide and supervise more junior staff acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries
o Additional project support based on pipeline and new projects contracted during time of contract as required
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Preference for a degree in business economics or engineering
Experience:
At least six years of work experience in management consulting change management investment banking or private equity. Additional previous experience
in an international organization necessary.
Knowledge & Skills:
Broad knowledge and/or experience of change management and business innovation with focus on field support.
Broad knowledge of best practices techniques for process optimization processes (e.g. optimization of strategic planning sourcing logistics finance processes performance management etc.)
Broad knowledge of best practices techniques and methodologies for developing new strategies and drive efficiencies with focus on field support
Expert written and oral communications skills and ability to speak to various audiences.
Advanced analytical abilities both quantitative and qualitative: ability to perform advanced analysis in excel and produce high-quality written materials including powerpoint presentations as well as text documents;
Self-starter with proven ability to meet tight deadlines adapt in a rapidly changing environment and pay close attention to details;
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with different teams and clients maintaining positive working relationships.
Ability to identify clients need and match them to appropriate and
innovative solutions.
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.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
