Global Innovation & Strategy Manager

World Food Programme; Roma; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Food Programme seeks a Senior Business Innovation Manager to lead BIU/UN Advisory Alliance projects from scoping to delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, support leadership on priority initiatives, and drive strategic change across the UN system.

Required are 7+ years in management consulting or innovative finance, strong analytical skills, and experience with complex stakeholder engagement. Rome/Italy and Munich/Germany based with a 6–11 month contract.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, economics or engineering.
• At least 7 years in management consulting or innovative finance.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
• Experience with cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent time management and ability to juggle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of BIU/UNAA projects from scoping to implementation.
• Support senior leadership in prioritizing organizational initiatives.
• Guide cross-functional discussions on objectives, timelines and outputs.
• Contribute to UN Reform/UN80 implementation and inter-agency work.
• Mentor juniors and manage knowledge-sharing across teams.

Skills

English (fluent)

Strategic thinking

Analytical ability

Process optimization

Stakeholder management

Time management

Self-motivation

Commitment

Excel advanced

Education

Degree in business/economics/engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

The World Food Programme seeks a Senior Business Innovation Manager to lead BIU/UN Advisory Alliance projects from scoping to delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, support leadership on priority initiatives, and drive strategic change across the UN system.

Required are 7+ years in management consulting or innovative finance, strong analytical skills, and experience with complex stakeholder engagement. Rome/Italy and Munich/Germany based with a 6–11 month contract.