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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.
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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).

Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting
Consultant Level 1

• Job Title: Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Consultant
• Contract type and Grade: Regular Consultant Level 1 (Full time)
• Duration: 08 Months
• Unit / Division: Operational Information Management Unit
• Duty Station: Regional Bureau Dakar, Senegal
• Closing date: 18 October 2024


The WFP Regional Bureau for Western and Central Africa provides strategic direction, technical guidance, resource mobilization and management support to WFP operations in nineteen countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic (CAR), Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome, Senegal, Sierra Leone and
Togo. The core function of Operation Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM &PR) is to ensure operational information received from country offices and other stakeholders is clear, concise, and fit for purpose, and adequate reporting of CSP outcomes to advocate and demonstrate WFP role and contribution to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships for Goals).
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Head of Operational Information Management, the OIM Consultant will support the Regional Bureau for Western Africa Annual Country Report exercise, contribute to the overall reporting products and provide support as required.
This will include close coordination within programme and other technical units at RBD level, support and follow up with COs, ensuring quality control and liaising with technical experts in headquarters, to ensure that all relevant projects are adequately reported and published online for donors and internal use.



Accountabilities/responsibilities
• Support Country Offices during the Annual Reporting period, in coordination with the regional ACR task force. This includes communicating all processes and associated documentation with CO ACR focal points; address specific requirements for different ACR sections; provide guidance and suggestions, and technical support on questions on ACR drafting and data requirements.
• Liaise with technical units in HQ and RBs and ACR team as needed in providing specific guidance to Country Offices and ensure quality of ACRs and other reporting products as required, support the training for Reports Officers; coordinate reviews with technical teams in RB and support RB/CO and ensure the ACR Calendar is strictly followed by following up with both CO and RB technical unit review focal persons.
• Support the regional lessons learned and regional year in review exercise in a consultative way with different stakeholders.
• Provide remote and/or on site analytical and technical support to Country Offices in streamlining reporting and analysis tasks.
• Any other reporting tasks as required and/or assigned.

Deliverables at the end of the contract:
• Publication of ACR facilitated in line with the corporate deadline.
• Layout of ACR in line with corporate standard.
• Continuous analytical and technical support to the Reporting Unit.
• Analytical and technical support to Country Offices.
• Take stock of and develop innovative solutions to improve WFPs Information Management Products and Processes further.


Qualifications & experience required
Education
Advanced University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: political science, sociology, economics, business management, journalism, operations management, development studies, and international development.


Experience
At least three years of postgraduate professional experience in information management, communication, or a closely related area or projects OR first university degree with additional years of experience. Experience working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment is beneficial.


Knowledge & Skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written) to provide clear guidance, support and feedback to all stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills with a demonstrated ability to research, draft and clear concise information products or analyses.
• Excellent knowledge of humanitarian operations, methods and systems.
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise multiple requests in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong coordination and collaboration skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
• Computer skills (office software package), including word processing, spreadsheets, data capture systems.

Language
Fluency (level C) in English
Deadline for applications: 18 October 2024
WFP Value Proposition (What we promise you at WFP)
Meaningful and impactful careers – Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Continuous learning and training – We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers.
Multicultural and stimulating working environment – We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger.


Please read this before you apply
All employment decisions are made based on organisational needs, job requirements, merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Join Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.
Special Notice on WFP RBD office relocation:
WFP and other UN Agencies will be moving to the new United Nations House, presently under construction in Diamniadio, 30 kilometres from downtown Dakar. The name of the duty station for this position will remain Dakar, Senegal.



Special recommendation:
Before you apply, please confirm that both (i) your on-line profile and CV are accurate and up to date, (ii) your CV should include your employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.