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Business Innovation Consultant - VA 174031

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World Food Programme

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Rome

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree in business, economics, or engineering, 2 years in business/change management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English; a second UN language is a plus.
  • You will manage Business Innovation projects, advise on corporate initiatives, support UN Reform, drive implementation, and facilitate knowledge sharing across divisions.

Requirements

  • Preference for a degree in business, economics or engineering
  • About 2 years of progressively responsible national and/or international experience in a business or international relations related position.
  • 2 years experience in change management, management consulting or finance required.
  • Additional work experience desirable.
  • Ability to contribute to developing new strategies and innovative projects
  • Good 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;
  • Experience with optimization processes (e.g. optimization of strategic planning, sourcing, logistics, finance processes, performance management, etc.)
  • Collaborative spirit to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures, with credibility and diplomacy;
  • Time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work on tight deadlines;
  • Self-motivated and able to work with a certain degree of autonomy and/ or in team;
  • Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.
  • In addition to a high proficiency in written and spoken English, knowledge of a second UN language is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Execution of Business Innovation projects
  • Overall Innovation and Change Management priorities
  • Other activities
  • Depending on time of joining, the candidate’s specific experience and current corporate priorities, the candidate will be responsible for the full delivery of a project work stream. Examples of specific deliverables are:
  • Corporate Executive Director, Board and divisional key initiatives
  • Advise Division Managers on prioritization of key corporate initiatives
  • Participate in discussions with team members and other divisions to align on objectives, activities, timelines and outputs for the Business Innovation agenda as applicable
  • Provide analytical and project management support
  • Support initiative owners in driving implementation forward
  • UN Reform: Support Head of Business Innovation on UN Reform implementation inside the WFP and part of an inter-agency project team
  • Explore benefits for potential global / local collaboration with sister agencies
  • Identify Business Operations Strategy best practices for collaboration and support cross-COs knowledge transfer
  • Support UN Reform Business Innovation Group to perform internal analysis on service delivery effectiveness and efficiency, review current service approaches at global and country levels and support pilot launches as needed
  • Support communication efforts on UN Reform
  • Additional support to divisional needs
  • Support knowledge management reviews and best practices sharing
  • Additional support requests, as required

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Business Innovation Consultant position?

The application deadline is 30 March 2025 at 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome).

Where is the duty station for this position?

The duty station for this position is Rome, Italy.

What is the duration of the assignment?

The duration of the assignment is 6 months.

Is there a requirement for language proficiency?

Yes, a high proficiency in written and spoken English is required, and knowledge of a second UN language is a plus.

What is the preferred educational background for applicants?

Preference is given to candidates with a degree in business, economics, or engineering.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

About 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a business or international relations-related position is required, along with 2 years of experience in change management, management consulting, or finance.

Does WFP support visa applications for this position?

Yes, WFP supports visa applications, and the position is based in Rome, Italy.

What kind of work environment does WFP promote?

WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

Are there opportunities for professional development at WFP?

Yes, WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.

Can candidates with disabilities apply for this position?

Yes, WFP encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of disability and is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What kind of projects will the Business Innovation Consultant work on?

The consultant will execute Business Innovation projects and support various initiatives related to innovation and change management within WFP.

Are there any specific qualifications or skills needed for this role?

Candidates should have good analytical abilities, experience with optimization processes, collaborative skills, time management skills, self-motivation, and a commitment to the aims of the UN World Food Programme.

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World Food Programme

Non-profit
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1961
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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.