Operational Information Management and Performance Reports Officer – NOB – Islamabad

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

28 January 2025-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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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).

About Job

Job Title: Operational Information Management and Performance Reports Officer

Grade: NOB 

Type of contract: Fixed Term 

Duration: 12 Months 

Duty Station: Islamabad

Date of Publication: 15th January, 2025

Deadline of Application: 28th January, 2025

This Vacancy Announcement is for Pakistan Nationals Only. 

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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

JOB PURPOSE

To support all Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM & PR) activities and contribute to the development and presentation of a standard and consistent operating picture of

WFP Pakistan activities and associated results, in order to facilitate informed and timely decision making and advocacy, and communicate achievements internally and with external stakeholders.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Based in the WFP Country Office in Islamabad and reporting to the Head of Partnerships but working closely with WFP management and Head of Programme. Job holders operate with a high degree of independence, manage more junior staff to ensure that programme and policy objectives are achieved in full. They are usually involved in a wide variety of programme and policy activities and analytical work, some of which may be of considerable complexity. At this level job holders are expected to contribute to performance improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Ensure that standard OIM & PR procedures and templates are followed to drive the quality, consistency and standardisation of information management and performance reporting across WFP.

2. Support the coordination of the Annual Country Report (ACR) for the Annual Reporting Exercise in collaboration with the country office programme, monitoring & evaluation, logistics and resource

management functions to ensure coherence and quality of performance results.

3. Prepare reporting products for the Country Office, including, but not limited to, country briefs, situation reports, executive director briefs and daily operational briefs; in collaboration with the country

office programme, monitoring & evaluation, logistics and resource management functions to ensure coherence and quality of information.

4. Collate data and contribute or lead in the preparation of accurate and timely reporting to donors on WFP programmes by engaging with internal and external stakeholders, to enable informed decision-making and action planning by senior stakeholders.

5. Provide support on coordination, data, and analysis to facilitate effective solicitation of contributions, donor stewardship, and assessment of results.

6. Support the CO in emergencies by preparing, organising and providing secretarial support to Operational Task Forces (OTFs).

7. Collaborate with counterparts internally and with other UN agencies to ensure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information.

8. Support the enhancement of the capacity of WFP staff and partners to effectively manage operational information and performance reporting by assisting in the delivery of the OIM & PR training on core

competencies.

9. Guide and supervise more junior staff as required, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.

10. Other as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education:

Advanced University degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management,Journalism, Business Management or Social Sciences OR first level University degree with additional 2 years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:

Minimum of five years or more of professional/managerial experience in the relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Specialised knowledge of information management best practices, techniques and processes with some

understanding of the basic theoretical background.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and report writing skills.
• Able to supervise and support more junior and/or less experienced members of the team.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems

Language:

Fluency (level C) in English language and Urdu; knowledge of local language is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

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

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. 

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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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 the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will 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
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• 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.

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