Business Innovation Senior Consultant
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. In response to unprecedented emergencies, WFP must innovate and find new ways of working to maximize resource impact. The Business Innovation Unit (BIU)/UN Advisory Alliance (UNAA) serves as WFP's internal management consulting arm, driving change and promoting innovation across the UN system.
Job Purpose
The Business Innovation Senior Consultant will provide high-level strategic and analytical support to senior leadership within WFP and the broader UN system. This role is crucial for driving organizational change and fostering innovation to enhance WFP's effectiveness in emergency response and long-term development efforts. The consultant will execute complex management consulting projects, focusing on problem assessment, data analysis, operational model design, and implementation monitoring. Key responsibilities include advising leadership on strategic initiatives, supporting UN reform efforts through inter-agency projects, and performing critical data analyses to inform high-priority work packages. The consultant will leverage their expertise in management consulting and innovative finance to deliver end-to-end solutions, contributing to WFP's mission of saving lives and changing them for the better.
Responsibilities
The Business Innovation Senior Consultant will execute business innovation projects and contribute to the overall priorities of the Business Innovation Unit (BIU)/UN Advisory Alliance (UNAA). This role involves providing senior leadership support by advising on the prioritization of key organizational initiatives, offering analytical and project management support, and assisting initiative owners in driving implementation. The consultant will also play a part in UN Reform/UN80 by supporting the implementation of inter-agency initiatives such as the Business Operations Strategy and Global Shared Services. This includes engaging with stakeholders, performing data analyses for work packages like UNCT reconfiguration and entity merger assessments, and contributing to communication efforts. Additionally, the consultant will support knowledge management reviews, best practice sharing, and respond to other BIU/UNAA needs as they arise. The position requires a candidate with a strong background in management consulting or innovative finance, excellent analytical and quantitative skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures under tight deadlines.
Work Experience
Requires approximately 4 years of progressive national and/or international experience in a business or international relations role. A minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting or innovative finance is mandatory. Additional work experience is considered desirable.
Skills
Business Strategy, Project Management, Data Analysis, Operational Model Design, Change Management, Implementation Monitoring, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Process Optimization, Inter-agency Collaboration, Knowledge Management, Strategic Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Finance Process Optimization, Performance Management, Cross-cultural Communication, Diplomacy, Time Management, Autonomy, Teamwork