Development and Planning Advisor

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JOB TITLE: Special Advisor
TYPE OF CONTRACT: TECA is the Digital Architecture Branch of the Technology Division. The responsibility of the Digital Architecture team spans over multiple areas from business to technology Architecture (application data infrastructure and security) along with IT standards architectural principle guidance and governance. Provide guidance and background on 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;
Provide technical expertise and guidance regarding on-going projects specifically: 1) The 5 Year Costed Investment Plan where TECA will assist and define the reference platform and solutions that will drive the digital transformation of WFP system landscape and integrated/interoperable architecture.3) Payroll Optimization: a corporate project requiring extensive knowledge and specialised expertise for the preparation of the Scope of Work (SoW) and the selection of the most suitable consulting and architecture advisory service provider to ensure successful implementation of this critical initiative.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Advanced University degree in Economics International Development Social Sciences or other relevant field or First University degree with additional relevant experience and/or advanced training/courses
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 humanitarian development
Broad commercial understanding with the ability to leverage external partnerships to optimize resources for WFP. High calibre negotiation and motivational skills with the ability to influence at senior levels within and beyond the organisation. Languages:
Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language) is desirable.

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