Data Analytics And Cognitive Head Lazio

Data Analytics And Cognitive Head
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Title: Data Analytics and Cognitive Head Location: Rome, Italy Time Type: Full time Posted on: 3 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: JR108662 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 January 2025 - 23:59 - GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective 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 is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. JOB TITLE: Data Analytics and Cognitive Head TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST Level 3 UNIT/DIVISION: Global Data Office, TECX DUTY STATION: WFP HQ, Rome, Italy DURATION: 11 months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The role of the Head of Analytics and Cognitive is to turn the Data Strategy vision into action and lead the direction of WFP's enterprise analytics and AI initiatives in driving improved decision-making across the organization. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: WFP Senior Management Team engagement on Analytics and AI providing thought leadership and guidance on key concerns and opportunities. Consensus-building with teams across WFP to ensure the agreed upon standards and guidance for analytics and AI are in alignment with tactical practices. Design, implement and roll-out the next generation analytics enterprise framework for WFP seamlessly incorporating AI and ML and fully utilizes data platforms and data products. Coaching and mentorship of team members. Create and implement the roadmap for enterprise data and AI platforms. Ensure data platforms are available for end-users and supported by maintenance activities. Advisory and support for Country Office teams. Oversight of data and analytics project implementation towards alignment with enterprise analytics framework. Recruitment and management of TEC data analysts and data scientists. Ensure creation and monitoring of key performance metrics for data and AI initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, information management, public administration, management, business, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: 10-12 years of progressively responsible experience in developing advanced analytics practices and teams and implementing applied analytics, business intelligence, information management, statistics, is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience in leading Artificial Intelligence projects from initiation to full roll-out. Knowledge & Skills: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, manage, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Hands-on experience in delivering analytics and AI projects and initiatives. Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language may be needed. NO FEE DISCLAIMER: The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. J-18808-Ljbffr