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ABOUT WFP
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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).
Tile: Information Management and Reporting Officer
Duration: 6 Months
Duty station: East Jerusalem
Type of contract: Special Service Agreement โ Level 9
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:
This job is found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). The job holders typically report to the Partnerships Officer/Head of unit.
At this level, job holders are responsible for the completion of a range of specialized and/or standardized processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines and practices. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff. They work under minimum supervision, perform basic analyses and compile reports to support information consistency and smooth implementation of programmes/projects.
JOB PURPOSE:
To support the efficient and effective management of operational information, reporting, and data visualization. The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring timely, coherent, and high-quality information management and reporting to support decision-making, coordination, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. This position will directly support the OIM function in meeting the country officeโs reporting requirements and information-sharing needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
- Support the collection, consolidation, and maintenance of operational information from various functional areas within the Country Office (CO) to support decision-making at country, regional, and corporate levels.
- Facilitate the timely flow of relevant information between the CO, Regional Bureau (RB), and Headquarters (HQ) and field offices.
- Support coordination between Programme, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and Logistics teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in data and reporting.
- Collect, consolidate, and maintain operational information from various functional areas within the Country Office (CO) to support decision-making at country, regional, and corporate levels.
- Facilitate the timely flow of relevant information between the CO, Regional Bureau (RB), and Headquarters (HQ).
- Support coordination between Programme, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and Logistics teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in data and reporting.
- Support data analysis and visualization efforts by developing dashboards, infographics, and other tools to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
- Maintain and improve databases, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for operational planning and reporting.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies and tools that can enhance operational information management and reporting efficiency.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and the development of guidance materials on OIM & PR.
- Support emergency response efforts by coordinating and disseminating timely and accurate operational information.
- Other duties as required.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
- A comprehensive database of operational information regularly updated and maintained.
- High-quality, standardized draft reports, including situation reports, briefs, and performance reports, submitted on time.
- Effective data visualization tools (dashboards, infographics) that enhance operational decision-making.
- Documented knowledge-sharing materials
- Improved coordination mechanisms within the Country Office.
- Contributions to the development and implementation of corporate performance reporting improvements.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- General knowledge of development and humanitarian programmes, and the collation of data and information, information management best practices, techniques, and processes.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems. Prior experience with the UN/WFP specific processes and systems would be an advantage.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Advanced university degree (or first university degree with additional years of relevant experience) in Information Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Data Science, International Relations, or a related field with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of one additional UN language would be advantageous.
Experience:
Three years or more of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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