Technology Finance Specialist – P3

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 September 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 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 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

 

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).

•            ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT [to be completed by the recruiter]
•            This position is based in [duty station] and reports to [xxx].
•            JOB PURPOSE: To lead the delivery of efficient and effective IT and Telecommunications (TC) services, providing sound, innovative solutions that enable staff to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

 

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The WFP Technology Division (TEC) seeks to digitally enable the organization to deliver this mandate in an effective and efficient manner, with sufficient agility required for humanitarian operations. The WFP Technology Division (TEC) operates all critical IT systems, improving operational efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. TEC aims to effectively enable the implementation of the WFP Strategic Plan through the Information &Technology Strategy.

 

The position is based in Rome, HQ, and reports to the Chief, TECR

 

JOB PURPOSE

The Technology Division (TEC) is continuing its transformational journey towards becoming a flexible, customer-centric, digital leader in the humanitarian field. The incumbent will support the efficient and effective utilization of funding and improve overall financial performance. The incumbent plays a critical role in enabling the alignment of financial strategies with the technological needs and goals of the TEC Division and Corporate IT in WFP.

 

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare financial forecast for the IT Per Capita, monitor the funds consumption and reconcile Per Capita and TEC Special Accounts to ensure accurate budget planning, through analysis of actual versus planned spending.
• Lead the financial tracking of variable technology costs to incorporate cost-based optimisation, and cross-linked value through external technology service providers. identify savings opportunities, and maximize returns on technology investments, by examining overall spending against vendors.
• Analyse the financial impact of IT investments, by evaluating the Return on Investment (ROI) of technology projects, assessing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of IT assets, and financial reporting of WFP’s intangible IT assets to ensure effective resource management.
• Establish new guidelines and rollout specific financial procedures related to IT governance and monitoring, by examining areas of improvement for consistency, compliance, and effective oversight.
• Implement, monitor, and analyse budgets for Technology related projects according to the established corporate procedures and requirements to achieve the objectives of the annual workplan, to ensuring maximum value for money is achieved.
• Lead on the migration of IT financial expertise across the TEC division, to ensure business continuity by incorporating techniques, skills and competency into core Divisional activities.
• Track and determine IT related investments, to improve the efficiency of the use of resources available. This will be achieved by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts, to improve the efficiency of the use of resources available.
• Prepare regular reports on financial status of worldwide connectivity and corporate digital workspace, by assessing burn rates and addressable spend, including the reports to be presented to the Senior Management to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Identify and manage financial risks associated with IT investments, through detailed financial analysis, issues such as ‘Technical Debt’ and other financial fluctuations can be identified and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Conduct business studies on past, future, and comparative performance by applying dedicated forecast models, to assist strategic decision making.
• Identify trends and recommend action to TEC management, for business growth and operational needs by analyzing TEC business objectives and financial standing.
• Conduct any other technology related financial analyses, as and when required.
• Other responsibilities as required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Education:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Technology Computer Science or other related field.

 

Experience:

• At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in funds management, budgeting, account reconciliation, cash management, financial management/financial analysis/financial reporting preferably within an IT or technology-focused environment.

 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to critically review and evaluate budgets, to review and assess internal controls, financial processes and procedures and provide recommendations for improvement;
• Understanding of digital transformation principles and their financial implications within a large organization.
• Ability to review and analyse financial statements; Ability to review of audit reports; High level of Excel skills;Good general understanding of IT technologies, software architectures and data flows.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP;
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

 

Language:

 

International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language.

 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
• The selected candidate will be employed on a limited fixed-term contract of 1 year renewable.
• Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 4 years. The position is based in Rome, Italy and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate. Incumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for other mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

 

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

 

 

 

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 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.

 

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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