Operational Information Management Officer

About the opportunity

The Operational Information Management (OIM) function plays a critical role in maintaining a common operational picture of WFP operations by ensuring the timely, accurate, and coherent flow of strategic and operational information across the organization. Based at WFP Headquarters in Rome, the Operational Information Management Officer will lead, coordinate, and advance global OIM activities, ensuring consistency, high quality, and strategically aligned operational information. The role supports evidence-based decision-making, a common operating picture, and coherent external messaging across WFP, including managing the Daily Operational Brief (DOB) and OPSCEN information services.

Salary and benefits

• Attractive compensation package (as per WFP Terms and Conditions)
• Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
• Professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility
• Exciting career path with opportunities to work across various country, regional, and global offices
• Corresponding time-off arrangements for early morning coverage of the Daily Operational Brief

Who can apply?

• Advanced University degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management, Journalism, or another relevant field
• Between 6 and 10 years of postgraduate-related professional work experience in information management, reporting, or related fields
• Excellent written and communication skills in English, with the ability to synthesize complex information
• Strong analytical, information, and knowledge management skills
• Sound knowledge of business processes and UN/WFP systems, procedures, and information management best practices
• Proven organizational skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality outputs independently under tight deadlines
• Experience leveraging AI solutions and developing AI agents to support business processes
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Rome, Italy, including early morning shifts
• Must not be a member of UN oversight bodies (such as ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP Audit Committee, JIU) during service or within three years of ceasing service

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (required at application stage)
• Cover Letter (required at application stage)
• Note: Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the recruitment process

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 12 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

How to apply

• Ensure your Workday profile is accurate, complete, and all sections are filled in (including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable)
• Submit your application and required documents exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system
• If experiencing technical issues, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org (unsolicited applications sent to this email will not receive a reply)

Additional information

• The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• For reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, contact global.inclusion@wfp.org