Head of Field Data Services P3

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2 February 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)

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?- 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).

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP’s Technology Division (TEC) is the digital business engine of the World Food Programme, providing multi-pronged and resilient technical capabilities to respond with the agility required in humanitarian operations. TEC continues to increase its activities to meet the organization's constantly growing demand and implement initiatives related to information technology.

WFP’s Information & Technology Strategy expresses the vision to harness the power of analytics, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate improved insights and support evidence generation across WFP. The role of the Business Transformation Officer is to lead the efforts across WFP Regional Bureaux and Country Offices to implement the activities needed to turn the Data Strategy and AI strategy visions into action. Working with Regional Data Coordinators and Country Office Data Working Groups, the Business Transformation Officer will play a key role in strengthening data lifecycles, data management, and improving the quality of data and analytics for WFP’s operational contexts.

Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, the Business Transformation Officer will support Regional Bureaux and Country Office data and AI needs, coordinate responses with the Global Data Office, and ensure access to relevant data, systems, tools, and training. Collaborating with a broad spectrum of teams across WFP and the TEC Division, the incumbent is required to ensure alignment with strategies, governance, security, operationalizing best practices, and protection relating to data and AI.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the development of functional work plans, ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, standards, and strategies.- Continuously improve data management-related guidelines, processes, and procedures (in alignment with Enterprise Data Governance) for Country Offices and Regional Bureau to strengthen data and AI practices.- Build and nurture relationships with business counterparts to understand and anticipate the direction of the business and ensure alignment of data and AI technology solutions with changing business requirements and priorities.-
- Participate in identifying business needs and propose well-researched ideas for new or improved data and AI systems, tools, and processes that assist in meeting WFP objectives.- Manage business expectations in servicing business needs and oversee the success of data and AI solutions, seeking ongoing opportunities to support or increase the business value from those solutions.- Propose change and continuous operational improvement that supports business capabilities, by defining needs, providing analysis, and recommending solutions that deliver value for bu