Data Analyst for Donor Financial Reporting, FINC

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Job Title: Data Analyst for Donor Financial Reporting

Type of Contract: Regular Consultancy

Division: Contribution Accounting and Donor Financial Reporting Branch (FINC)

Duty Station (City, Country): WFP Headquarters, Rome, Italy (or telecommuting)

Duration: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Contribution Accounting and Donor Financial Reporting (FINC) Branch of the WFP Corporate Finance Division contribute to the organization’s accountability to donors on the utilization of contributions through support to financial management on accounting for contributions, provision of guidance and preparation and certification of donor financial reports. The objectives of the Unit are to (i) Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, (ii) Improve financial management in accounting for contributions, income and expenditures and (iii) support Country Offices on contribution financial management under Country Portfolio Budget. The Unit requires support in the form of a consultant to augment its current capacity in integrating automation and digitalization in different processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Consultant will be responsible as follows:

1. Manage the development of the Balance Transfer Tool and other required contribution management and donor reporting monitoring tools by carry out the following duties:

• Suggest technical solution or tool, present pro and con to relevant stakeholders, get agreement and lead implementation to ensure the delivery of the new tool if required or the solution
• Coordinate the input of relevant internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to TEC, Finance, Budget, Partnership Advocacy and Programming
• Ensure data included in the platform is consistent and aligned with the needs of the final users
• Propose and coordinate technical solutions in coordination with TEC
• Perform and coordinate the testing of the tools
• Prepare presentations, Training, and guidelines material for the diffusion of the tool for the new tool roll out if applicable

2. Initiate and lead automation to facilitate donor reporting and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of donor reporting production and validation processes.
3. Produce SOPs and guidelines, coordinate the required webinars to stakeholders and end users at the Head quarter, Regional Bureau and fields in relevant to the automations and where necessary.
4. Other duties as required by the supervisors or Chief of the Unit.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Ensure agreed tools and automation in relevant to donor financial reporting and processes both standard and specialized reports are in place and implemented. Validation rules are maintained, documented and ready for handover by the end of contract. Technical solution discussed and implemented is communicated, shared and documented either through guidelines or tools and communication channels agreed with the supervisors.

Accuracy and timely delivery in all tasks performed with the organized, accurate and well documented records conforming required and agreed format.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

University degree in technology sciences, data engineering. engineering and or business-related field.

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of postgraduate professional experience in at least one of the following areas: data analytics, data engineering, project management, data analysis, reporting, automation, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), DOTS.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to review a variety of data, identify data discrepancies
• Familiarity with WFP's systems (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.) and data/information and ERP system (WINGS) is preferable
• Strong quantitative analytical skills including knowledge of Excel. Familiarity with SAP, Salesforce, and Business Objects desirable
• Strong project management skills including excellent planning, negotiation and relationship building capacity
• Ability to work independently towards challenging targets and strict deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment workspace

Language:

Fluency in English language.

Terms and Conditions:

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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Qualified 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

Deadline for applications: Friday, 15 July 2022

Please note that the deadline is at 11:59 pm Rome time (GMT + 1)

Ref.: VA No. 166845

Kindly note the only documents you need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time.

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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, Joint 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.