JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Deadline for Applications:

📅 27 November 2025 — 23:59 (GMT+03:00 East Africa Time – Dar es Salaam)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless 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 (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to maintain a diverse, committed, skilled, and high-performing workforce—selected on merit—operating in a healthy, inclusive environment and living WFP’s core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion.

WHY JOIN WFP?

🕊️ Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2020)
🌍 Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural work environment
📚 Investment in learning through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and mobility
✈️ Opportunities to work across country, regional, and global offices
💼 Attractive compensation package (see Terms & Conditions section)

BACKGROUND

WFP is the leading humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. In Tanzania, WFP supports government efforts to strengthen social protection systems, especially those serving vulnerable populations.

Tanzania has made progress in enhancing its social protection framework, including modernizing systems and strengthening social registries. Under the Changing Lives Transformation Fund (CLTF), the Tanzania Country Office is implementing the Adaptive Social Protection Project, which aims to:

Support shock-responsive social protection systems
Enhance delivery mechanisms
Strengthen digital social protection infrastructure
Improve management information systems (MIS) for targeting and resource allocation

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide expert digital assistance to WFP Country Office and government counterparts on strengthening social protection systems through:

Digital transformation
Design and enhancement of social registries
Development and operationalization of MIS platforms
Capacity building and advisory services

The consultant will transform business requirements into innovative IT solutions aligned with WFP standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the supervision of the IT Operations Officer and dotted-line reporting to the CLTF Coordinator, the Business Transformation Officer (Digital Solutions & MIS) will:

1. Technical Advisory & Capacity Development

Provide technical assistance for designing integrated information systems and digital platforms
Support design and deployment of MIS solutions, including Integrated Beneficiary Registries
Lead testing and piloting of digital solutions (dashboards, registry systems, mobile/offline tools)
Promote open-source and shock-responsive technologies
Map, analyze, convert, and validate social protection datasets
Document functional and technical requirements, use cases, and testing protocols
Manage user roles, permissions, and secure data handling
Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards
Establish data lifecycle management protocols
Conduct capacity-building, training, and workshops for government and WFP teams

2. Business Analysis & Project Management

Build strong relationships with WFP, government, and partners
Identify business needs and propose new or improved IT systems
Capture, analyze, and document business requirements
Manage expectations and ensure alignment of solutions with business priorities
Recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies
Communicate business objectives and requirements across stakeholders
Test and validate IT solutions
Provide user support and resolve issues
Facilitate training for end users
Manage planning, estimates, risks, and delivery of IT solutions
Perform missions to other locations as required

DELIVERABLES

Technical assessments and MIS upgrade recommendations
Functional/technical design documents
User role matrices and permission structures
Data analysis reports and QA reviews
Reporting templates and dashboards
Data lifecycle management documentation
Training materials and capacity-building sessions
Fit/Gap analyses, deployment plans, test plans & implementation support

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education

Advanced University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
OR First University Degree with relevant professional experience

Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in business systems analysis, IT solutions design, and development
Experience with social protection systems and registries is highly encouraged
Experience facilitating capacity-building initiatives
Experience engaging government and development partners

Knowledge & Skills

Strong IT project management capabilities
Ability to translate user needs into business processes and applications
Proven expertise in data analytics, visualization tools, and MIS development
Excellent communication and reporting skills

Languages

Fluency in English
Knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework outlines the behavioral standards guiding how we work together.
🔗 Click here to access the framework.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP provides reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
📩 Contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

WFP does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Beware of fraudulent communications requesting payment.

APPLICATION REMINDERS

Ensure your profile is complete, accurate, and includes all employment and academic history
Upload your CV in English
Only CV and Cover Letter are required at this stage
Additional documents may be requested later
Contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical issues
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

WFP maintains a zero-tolerance policy on SEA, harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates undergo rigorous background checks.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Partnership Management
Information Systems
Teamwork
Strategic Thinking
Results-Oriented
Professional Integrity
Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)

How to Apply:

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