About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an IDM and Delivery Business Analyst based in Rome, Italy. The successful candidate will gather and document business requirements, design processes using a Human-Centered Design approach, and serve as an intermediary between field operations, supply chain experts, and technical teams to support the global rollout of corporate Identity Management (IDM) and delivery solutions like SCOPE.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive UN compensation package according to WFP terms and conditions
- Personal and professional development opportunities including training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship
- Internal mobility across global, regional, and country offices
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
Who can apply?
- Open to qualified candidates irrespective of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability
- Experience in business requirements gathering, process design, and human-centered design for digital systems preferred
- Familiarity with identity management, deduplication, and assistance distribution processes is advantageous
- Members or former members (within three years of service) of UN oversight bodies such as ACABQ, ICSC, or JIU are ineligible
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Applications close on December 15, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+01:00 (Central European Time)
How to apply
- Complete your profile on WFP's online Workday recruitment system, including work history, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Attach your CV and Cover Letter to your completed Workday profile
- Submit your application online prior to the application deadline
Additional information
- Applications sent via email, LinkedIn, or other channels outside Workday will not be considered
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background and reference checks
- The position may require deployment on field missions to support or troubleshoot system rollouts
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for business analysts with expertise in digital identity, humanitarian technology, or supply chain distribution systems
- Strong fit for professionals with hands-on experience in human-centered design and bridging technical development teams with field operational units
- Well-suited for candidates looking to work within a major UN humanitarian agency headquartered in Rome with opportunities for global deployment
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is based in Rome, Italy, and requires field mission deployments as needed
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted following initial screening
- Workday profiles must be thoroughly filled out before submission, as incomplete profiles may not be evaluated
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for IT and business analysis professionals to advance their careers in global humanitarian technology. It allows candidates to gain high-impact experience in scaling critical identity and aid delivery systems across complex international field operations.
Our take
Professionals with strong analytical and process design skills who want to apply technology to international food and cash distribution should apply before the December 15, 2026 deadline.
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