Data Analytics and Cognitive Head

Data Analytics and Cognitive Head
Apply Locations:
Rome, Italy
Time Type:
Full time
Posted on:
Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID:
JR108662
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
14 January 2025 - 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.
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:
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
CST Level 3
UNIT/DIVISION:
Global Data Office, TECX
DUTY STATION (City, Country):
WFP HQ, Rome, Italy
DURATION:
11 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP Technology Division is the digital business engine of the World Food Programme, providing the business with multi-pronged and resilient technical capabilities able to respond with the agility required in humanitarian operations. The Technology Division (TEC) continues to increase its activities to meet the constantly growing demand from the organization and implement initiatives related to information technology.
WFP's Global Data Strategy, in alignment with the 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 Head of Analytics and Cognitive is to turn the Data Strategy vision into action and lead the direction of WFP's enterprise analytics and AI initiatives in driving improved decision-making across the organization.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

WFP Senior Management Team engagement on Analytics and AI providing thought leadership and guidance on key concerns and opportunities.
Consensus-building with teams across WFP to ensure the agreed upon standards and guidance for analytics and AI are in alignment with tactical practices.
Design, implement and roll-out the next generation analytics enterprise framework for WFP seamlessly incorporating AI and ML and fully utilizes data platforms and data products.
Coaching and mentorship of team members.
Create and implement the roadmap for enterprise data and AI platforms.
Ensure data platforms are available for end-users and supported by maintenance activities.
Advisory and support for Country Office teams.
Oversight of data and analytics project implementation towards alignment with enterprise analytics framework.
Recruitment and management of TEC data analysts and data scientists.
Ensure creation and monitoring of key performance metrics for data and AI initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, information management, public administration, management, business, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:

10-12 years of progressively responsible experience in developing advanced analytics practices and teams and implementing applied analytics, business intelligence, information management, statistics, is required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in leading Artificial Intelligence projects from initiation to full roll-out.
Demonstrated experience working with senior level stakeholders to obtain business goals, vision and direction for advanced analytics and artificial intelligence strategies.
Demonstrated experience working with indicators, visualization layers and reporting infrastructure.
Knowledge & Skills:

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, manage, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Hands-on experience in delivering analytics and AI projects and initiatives.
Ability to link Enterprise and Data architecture and governance with data modelling and analytics/business intelligence requirements.
Excellent organization and project management skills.
Collaborative hands-on team member and relationship-builder with a facilitative nature and strong business partnering skills towards colleagues and stakeholders.
Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language:
Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP's working language, may be needed.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds.
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.
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).
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