Programme Officer (Data Analyst) SC8 (Kyiv, Ukraine)

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Career Opportunities: Programme Officer (Data Analyst) SC-8 | Duty station: Kyiv | One year

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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.

🚩 Vacancy Announcement n°: 709473

📢 Job Title: Data Analyst (Programme Officer)

📌Type of Contract: Service Contract

➡️ Unit / Division: Programme Unit / WFP Ukraine

📍 Duty Station: Kyiv

➡️ Duration: 12 months (renewable)

⏰ Closing date: Wednesday 19 April, midnight (Central European Time)

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operates in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do, and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of the 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: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

What will you do in this position?

The Digital Solutions team is tasked to leverage data and technology for rapid and impactful additions to WFP programme in Ukraine. The team is part of Programme operations to deliver food and cash assistance in Ukraine and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The position will apply technical data skills to implement a comprehensive data and systems operational framework for WFP cash and food assistance programmes. They will have a focus on beneficiary management, including beneficiary data, to assist WFP in creating a clearer picture of who we are serving, and to deliver timely assistance to the right beneficiaries.

Why work with us?

The war in Ukraine continues to displace people, damage infrastructure, disrupt supply chains and hold back the country’s economy. One in three households is estimated to be food-insecure, rising to one in two in some areas of the east and south. More than 6 million Ukrainians have been internally displaced and more than 6 million have left the country. Almost 6 million Ukrainians are internally displaced and nearly 8 million are living as refugees in Europe. Many of those who remain have lost their livelihoods, especially in areas close to the front lines. Those who returned are struggling to rebuild their lives, having run out of money or found their homes reduced to rubble.

WFP supports 3 million people every month in Ukraine, using a flexible mix of food and cash assistance. We support people wherever they are, including in areas close to the front line.

This is an opportunity for an exciting and challenging role in a multicultural, hardworking, fun and interdisciplinary team. In addition,

What is in for you?

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 trainings, 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 various countries, 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.

➡️ WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.

How can you make a difference?

Responsibilities include:

1. Improve the standardization process for beneficiary data from various sources. Use appropriate WFP digital solution(s) to centralize personal data and make it available to end users.

2. Ensure beneficiary data quality and availability for smooth delivery of digital programming, including but not limited to, cash/in-kind beneficiary registry, SMS communications, and digital cash transfers – while adhering to data assurance and security standards.

3. Lead efforts in the data cleaning process, deduplication, detecting anomalies, using data analytics and techniques, and following up with business users for further verifications and corrective actions.

4. Develop verification checks and algorithms for data assurance. Analyze and document technical guidance for standards on beneficiary data management.

5. Help develop and maintain user dashboards and reports. Support the implementation of systems for automation of data ingestion into corporate platforms and customized reporting solutions.

6. Act as data focal point for other programme teams. Capture and analyze business requirements to translate into data needs and vice versa. Train personnel on data access, use dashboards and reports, and principles of data privacy and protection.

7. Provide input on policy and strategic technical direction on the use of data and digital solutions to enhance digitization and beneficiary management.

8. Given the fluid context, support with all other needs as required to provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for...

Education: University degree in computer science, informatics, mathematics, statistics, engineering or another relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience: • At least 1 year of postgraduate professional experience

• Experience working with large data sets and summarizing data for business

• Experience working with relational databases and query authoring

• Expertise with advanced Excel and analytical dashboards Knowledge & Skills:

• Familiarity with Big Data, data warehousing and business intelligence solutions.

• Hands-on experience with Python for data analysis (pandas, numpy)

• Intermediate SQL skills for data analysis. Ability to capture facts and stories from data and translate them into insights. Familiarity with various ETL/ELT tools is desirable.

• Familiarity with Data Governance principles and best practices.

Language: Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Ukrainian

Before you apply...

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational 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.

We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Ukraine. Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

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.

How do you apply...

To be considered, you are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language. Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process.

We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

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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

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.