United Nations World Food Programme in Moldova is hiring: Business Transformation Officer SC9 (NOB equivalent) based in Chisinau

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Business Transformation Officer SC9

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2 April 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Chisinau)

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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).

• JOB TITLE: Business Transformation Officer SC9
• TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract L9 (National Position)
• UNIT/DIVISION: Business Transformation (TEC)
• DUTY STATION (City, Country): Chisinau, Moldova
• DURATION: 12 months (renewable)

BACKGROUND
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, working towards achieving a world with zero hunger. Since the beginning of the Ukraine refugee crisis in February 2022, WFP set up operations in Moldova to assist in the refugee response. To respond to the deepening vulnerabilities of the crisis-affected populations and to strengthen the government shock-responsive capacity, WFP developed an Interim Country Strategic Plan (ICSP), approved during the Executive Board session in February 2024. This iCSP outlines the activities in the country for the next 2 years (March 2024 – February 2026). To support the implementation of the ICSP and nourish WFP's mandate in Moldova, WFP Moldova is now seeking to fill the position of Business Transformation Officer.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

To lead the delivery of Digital Support to the Moldovan Government working closely with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and under
guidance from the Head of TEC and the WFP Moldova Social Protection Team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead WFP Moldova's engagements with the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MLSP) on Digitalization ensuring WFP remains a key contributor and enabler of the Ministry's Digital Transformation agenda.

2. Provide technical input to the Digitalization activities following the details of the Moldova Social Protection offer and in line with the Technical Assistance Project Note.

3. Work closely with Social Protection teams internally and across various UN Agencies to formulate Digital Solutions that address Social Protection challenges for the Government.

4. Engage with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection on the process of Digitalization as part of the RESTART social assistance reform, ensuring WFP remains a key player throughout the lifecycle of the project.

5. Lead Projects from inception to delivery with a key focus on the responsible exit.

6. Design Project Plans, develop budgets and costing associated with Social Protection Digitalization activities.

7. Provide regular updates to Country Office Management and Regional and Headquarters Counterparts on Digitalization Initiatives.

8. Provide advice to the Country Office (CO) Management on strategic TEC and Digitalization initiatives ensuring compliance with WFP Operational and Strategic Frameworks.

9. Translate high level strategic guidance documents into operational activities and drive the implementation of these initiatives.

10. Maintain key stakeholder engagement with various entities that are part of the Digital Transformation of the Government.

11. Identify areas of risk and develop mitigations measures and present these in a clear and concise manner to CO's Management.

12. Other duties as required within the designated area of expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

A Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant professional experience or a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Relevant experience is defined as experience in one or many of the below areas:

- Leading or being involved in Digital Transformation Projects.

- Leading or participating in the delivery of medium to large scale IT projects.

- Designing new IT solutions to solve business critical challenges and
driving the implementation of these initiatives.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

- Experience working with Ministry's or other Government entities.

- Experience communicating with different stakeholders at different levels Strategic and Operational.

- Understanding of Social Protection.

LANGUAGES:

Fluency in English and Romanian Languages (read, write, speak) is required for this role. Knowledge of Russian language is an asset.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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: global.inclusion@wfp.org

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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 global.hrerecruitment@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.