Programme Policy Officer (Operational Information Management), CST Level II

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support operational information and knowledge management to enhance reporting

You have:

• Master’s degree in communication, international relations, political science, economics or related field.
• At least five years of experience in reporting, research or analysis roles in the international development / humanitarian context.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Solid analytical, writing and communication skills; knowledge of UN system policies and functions; proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, R, Python and/or ArcGIS) would be an asset.

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Are you ready for SAVING LIVES CHANGING LIVES of the world's most vulnerable people? If yes, this opportunity is for you!

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

JOB TITLE: Programme Policy Officer (Operational Information Management and Knowledge management)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultant CST Level II

UNIT/DIVISION: RBB Programme (Operational information Management)

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Bangkok

DURATION: 11 Months

Date of Publication: 9 June 2023 Deadline of Application: 23 June 2023

JOB PURPOSE

The Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific requires the services of a Consultant to support the Reports and Knowledge Management Team under the Programme Unit in carrying out the following work:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Manage the review, publication, and technical support for drafting operational information management products such as Country Briefs, Situation Reports, Dashboards or Briefs for the Executive Director, in line with established review and approval workflows, including in emergencies.
• Provide on-demand service delivery to country office and regional bureau colleagues on copyediting, design and information synthesis, particularly for external products.
• Provide technical support to country office and regional bureau colleagues on reporting, mapping, evidence generation, publications, data analysis and visualization, as well as systems and solutions facilitating information and knowledge management.
• Support the development of evidence, information, and knowledge products tailored to particular audiences, through missions or remotely, where required.
• Support in strengthening the accessibility, flow and quality of products to communicate essential operational information, data and evidence for internal use and decision-making. This can include setting up, expanding and maintaining existing interactive dashboards, online platforms and static products to map out the information; and engaging with various business units to optimize the data flow. To this aim, liaise with regional bureau colleagues, country offices, other regional bureaux and headquarters.
• Support in coordinating the preparation of Annual Country Reports. To this aim, liaise with WFP Country Offices, Regional Bureau and Headquarters colleagues to organize the timely drafting, technical review and approval process of the reports. Help ensure high quality by performing adequate quality control of the narrative and data. Provide guidance and support to Country Offices and technical reviewers, edit and proofread reports and promote their dissemination. Ensure coherence and consistency across the reports and follow up on common issues.
• Support onboarding of new OIM/Reports Officers in the region and prepare / facilitate reporting and OIM trainings.
• Provide OIM/Reports surge support during emergencies, as required.
• Perform other reporting- or operational information management-related duties as needed

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in communication, international relations, political science, economics or related field.

EXPERIENCE: At least five years of experience in reporting, research or analysis roles in the international development / humanitarian context.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Solid analytical, writing and communication skills; knowledge of UN system policies and functions; proficiency in MS Office. Proven analytical, writing, design and information synthesis and communication skills, including for external products. Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, R, Python and/or ArcGIS) would be an asset.

LANGUAGE: Fluency in written and spoken English

HOW TO APPLY

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP’s Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand oversees operations in 17 country offices including the Pacific, reaching 30 million people with assistance. The portfolio of our work ranges from humanitarian aid in Afghanistan, to school meals in Cambodia and Laos, supporting government, social protection schemes in India and Pakistan, climate change adaptation in Nepal and Sri Lanka, nutrition for mothers in Bangladesh and Timor-Leste, to emergency preparedness in Indonesia and the Pacific.

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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, 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.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely: • Leading by example with integrity, • Driving results and delivering on commitments, • Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork, • Applying strategic thinking, • Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

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