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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS27 April 2026-23:59-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: <a href="https://www.wfp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.wfp.org</a> and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/worldfoodprogramme" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/unwfp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/worldfoodprogramme/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/WFP?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@worldfoodprogramme?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a>.WHY JOIN WFP? <ul><li>WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.</li><li>WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. </li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).</li></ul>JOB TITLE:Automation Manager TYPE OF CONTRACT:Consultancy UNIT/DIVISION:TECD DUTY STATION (City, Country):Remote DURATION: 3 June – 31 December 2026BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: WFP’s vision for automation is to transform the organization into a modern, productive and paper-less office by reducing or eliminating manual processes, thereby ensuring that its human capital can be dedicated to helping the most vulnerable. A Business and Technology cross-functional Automation Working Group (AWG) oversees development of an annual automation workplan based on needs that are prioritized according to the value delivered for the organization. The Automation Manager (AM) will work with the AWG business units and Technology teams in HQ and global offices to support development and deployment of an automation roadmap which defines 2-3 year direction for automation in WFP. The AM will also support country offices in implementation of automation projects and products, developing standards related to automation critical success factors; Change Management, Business Process Management (BPM) and Human Centered Design (HCD), as well as foster adoption of the standard approaches in these areas. The AM will also be responsible for alignment of automation activities across the landscape, identifying and acting on potential duplication of efforts, providing essential inputs to both HQ and CO decision-making on where best to focus efforts and priorities. This will include coordination and support for the Automation Working Group (AWG), which leads automation governance and prioritisation, and promotes automation best practices.ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: •Lead development of the Automation roadmap through internal stakeholder engagement. •Review, identify and implement improvements to the process for capturing and prioritizing global automation needs. •Support identification and development of the automation workplan, including identification of options for mainstreaming of automation funding. •Provide expert knowledge of products and automation solutions to HQ and field stakeholders.•Lead development of guidance and tools for Change Management, HCD and BPM for corporate and local automation projects, providing training and communications to ensure their use. •Develop communication plan and products in liaison with business and IT Communications focal points to increase awareness and provide updates to WFP staff on automation activities. •Update and maintain an overview of the WFP automation landscape, ensuring engagement will all relevant stakeholders to capture latest information. •Lead review, identification, and implementation of improvements to efficiency gains reporting, supporting development of productivity baseline and impact of automation to calculate return on investment. •Prepare and participate in work planning and progress reporting meetings with business and IT stakeholders as well as Automation Working Group meetings. •Support management of automation budget and staff recruitment. •Develop and manage automation projects according to agreed timelines and report on progress. •Maintain weekly progress status reports for all assigned activities and projects. •Travel to field offices and support to country office projects.DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: •Automation Roadmap & workplan •Project implementation plans, progress, completion and lessons learned reports •Automation Communications plan and distribution of communications messages •Toolkit for Change Management, BPM and HCD defined and adopted •Regular Automation Working Group meetings organised and minuted •Updated Automation LandscapeQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Advanced University Degree in Business Administrations, Computer Science, Information Management or other relevant discipline Experience: 6 years or more of relevant progressive work experience in managing IT projects related to digital transformation or automation. Qualified candidates must have a demonstrated track record of partnering with business stakeholders to guide on digital strategy and/or identify and prioritize related activitiesKnowledge & Skills: •Ability to interact comfortably with different levels of management and functional teams •Demonstrated knowledge of Change Management and HCD methodologies •Demonstrated ability in the areas of process mapping and requirements gathering to support technical implementations •Self-motivated with the ability to meet tight individual and/or group deadlines •Highly organized and efficient, with an attention to detail and excellent communication and written skills •Proven track record of being a self-starter and ability to gain an understand of business processes quickly and how they translate into technical development requirements •Demonstrated skills in use of Project Management and BPM software •General knowledge of WFP Business Process Areas would be an asset. •Personal Effectiveness: strategic and analytical thinking, results orientation, commitment to excellence, appropriate and transparent decision making. •Is knowledgeable and adheres to information technology security protocols and procedures •Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-ethic environments. Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language desirable: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.<a href="http://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000157166/download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework</a> 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: <a href="mailto:global.inclusion@wfp.org?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20request" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">global.inclusion@wfp.org</a>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<ul><li>All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel. </li><li>We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.</li><li>If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at <a href="http://global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org</a>. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.</li><li>At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.</li><li>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.</li></ul>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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