Digital Platform Manager Consultant

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 30 July 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org  and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok . WHY JOIN WFP?   WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). JOB TITLE: Digital Platform Manager TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant Level II UNIT/DIVISION: Digital Channels, COMD DUTY STATION (City, Country): HQ Rome, Italy DURATION: 11 months BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: Under the general supervision and guidance of the Head of Digital, the Digital Platforms Manager leads the direction, roadmap and performance of WFP’s public-facing digital platforms, including WFP.org and Freerice. The role ensures these platforms deliver high-impact digital engagement, support organizational priorities, and scale WFP’s global reach. Within the structure of COM and the Digital Unit, the position plays a central role in aligning editorial, technical and user experience priorities, ensuring that WFP’s digital platforms remain relevant, effective and fit for purpose in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The role also plays a key role in the implementation of major transformation initiatives, including the WFP.org revamp 2026, aimed at strengthening WFP.org’s position as a leading global platform on food security and a driver of resource mobilization. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Digital Manager is accountable for the performance, relevance and continuous improvement of WFP’s digital platforms (WFP.org and Freerice). Digital Platforms Leadership, Roadmap and Governance Serve as the primary focal point for WFP’s digital platforms, balancing organizational priorities, editorial needs, technical considerations and user requirements. Lead the development and implementation of the digital platforms strategy, ensuring alignment with COM priorities and evolving organizational needs. Define and maintain platform governance frameworks, including standards, workflows, ownership and quality controls, to ensure consistent and scalable operations. Own and continuously refine the product roadmap, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and prioritising initiatives based on organizational impact, user value and technical feasibility. Responsible for prioritising platform initiatives based on or