Talent Management Junior Data Analyst, Finance Division

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Are you a passionate about capacity building and advocacy initiatives? Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?

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WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating 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 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 US?

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.

JOB TITLE: Junior Data Analyst (Talent Management)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Junior Consultant, level I

UNIT/DIVISION: Corporate Finance Division, Finance Transformation and Field Support Unit, FINF

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Rome, Italy

DURATION: 6 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: Finance is one of the core functions in WFP with a strong network of over 800 employees globally. Finance plays a key role in facilitating WFP’s operations through management of financial resources entrusted to the Programme, financial risk management, including in cash-based transfers (CBT), settlement of WFP’s financial obligations to vendors, cooperating partners, employees and other stakeholders, maintaining accounting records of WFP’s financial transactions, providing cross functional financial advice on all aspects of WFP’s operations, and ultimately providing assurance to donors and other stakeholders through corporate and donor financial reports. Guided by its vision of being a strategic business partner that supports the strategic shift of the organization, and in alignment with the release of the new Staffing Framework, FIN has identified its people as critical in supporting the transformation of the finance role. The division plans to recruit a Junior Data Analyst in the talent management workstream to augment existing capacity. The incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance, and technical supervision to be able to provide support to the Finance division on implementation on the people elements as the enabler in its Finance Strategy in alignment with the WFP People Policy and framework.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Lead predictive/descriptive analysis using statistical methods, develop dashboards on key Finance workforce metrics to help inform strategic decision-making on people-related processes and strategies. 2. Support new systems implementation in relation with the Finance workforce and people analytics. 3. Support the leadership team with and communicate insights through engaging reports, presentations, and briefings for workforce transactional data (strong writing skills). 4. Assist with special projects in the FINF Branch, focusing on the people agenda initiatives to support strategic workforce planning gap-closing actions. 5. Help with auditing and improving talent acquisition data processes. 6. Leverage various tools and technology to analyse and identify workforce trends 7. Partner with HR focal points to support the Branch. 8. Other tasks as required by the FINF branch.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: • To be defined in the development of work plan in agreement with the incumbent

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: A University degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Economics or related field with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses focusing on Data Analysis.

Experience: At least 1 year of postgraduate experience in HR data Analytics, processes and systems and demonstrated experience using cloud-based ERP systems/applications such as SAP SuccessFactors or Workday.

Knowledge & Skills: Strong analytical skills and presentation skills. Ability to tell a story with data and draw workforce insights for a senior Management audience. Knowledge of and working experience with corporate HR information systems. Creative problem solver, flexible and constructive approach. Ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritize multiple stakeholder requests. Demonstrated experience with data visualization tools (Power Bi/Tableau). Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint. Ability to juggle multiple projects and integrate diverse information. Knowledge in design tools such as Canva will be an added advatange. Knowledge of common business principles and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language. Working knowledge of another UN language desirable.

Terms and Conditions:

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

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: 04.08.2023

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

Ref.: VA No. 828489

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in English.
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• Additional documents such as passports, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.

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.