About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an IT Portfolio Manager Consultant to oversee a portfolio of projects under the Digital Business Transformation Plan (DBTP). Reporting to the Senior Coordinator of the Digital Transformation Office (DTO), the successful candidate will ensure that IT solutions deliver value, maintain high quality, and adhere to schedules, KPIs, and financials throughout the project management cycle. The role focuses on accelerating WFP’s shift toward becoming a digitally enabled, data-driven organization to better support humanitarian response.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package (refer to Terms and Conditions of the vacancy announcement).
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship.
- Opportunities for internal mobility.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
Who can apply?
- University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology, or related fields.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in project management within an organization, with a proven record of managing and delivering the full cycle of projects (ideally IT-related).
- Fluency (level C) in English.
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) or WFP's working language (Portuguese) is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience with portfolio and project management methodologies, including Agile/Scrum and project portfolio management tools.
- Solid knowledge of IT or an IT background.
- Experience managing teams with related areas of expertise.
- Ability to interact with different levels of management, senior stakeholders, and functional teams.
- Experience with multi-vendor projects and delivery coordination.
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 8 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome).
How to apply
- Complete and submit an accurate and complete Workday profile, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit the application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
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…
- Eight years of project management experience, specifically in IT
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and portfolio management tools
- Fluency in English and intermediate knowledge of a second UN language
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a consultancy contract (CST Level II) based in Rome
- Requires managing multi-vendor projects and senior stakeholder interactions
- Focuses on digital business transformation rather than direct humanitarian field work
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is perfect for an IT project manager looking to drive digital transformation within a global humanitarian organization. It provides an opportunity to lead large-scale IT solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and humanitarian response.
Our take
Experienced IT portfolio managers with a background in digital transformation should apply. Those seeking a field-based humanitarian role rather than an IT-focused corporate consultancy may find this position less suitable.
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