Reports & Operational Information Management Officer, CST II, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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• 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).

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION
JOB TITLE: Reports & Operational Information Management Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: International Consultant – Level 2
UNIT/DIVISION:  Partnerships & OIM 
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
DURATION: 6 months
REPORTING LINE:  Head of Partnerships & OIM 

Female candidates and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WFP Ethiopia is one of the largest and complex operations for WFP globally. Under its five-year Country Strategic Plan (2020-2025) WFP Ethiopia continues to address the immediate short-term needs of refugees, internally displaced persons and other food-insecure and undernourished people, while implementing a gradual expansion and intensification of resilience and livelihood diversification initiatives at the humanitarian–development–peace nexus.

Under the supervision of the Head of Partnerships & OIM, the purpose of this consultancy is  to lead on the development of Operational Information Management (OIM) and Reporting products and activities contributing to the establishment and presentation of a standard common operating
picture of WFP’s programme portfolio in Ethiopia.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the development of systems and tools that contribute to effective OIM and performance reporting and inter-agency information management in line with WFP and UN policies and practices.
• Support staff in assigned area to 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.
• Using information provided by various units and sub-offices, oversee drafting of fortnightly internal situation reports to the point they’re ready for distribution internally. This includes clearance by CO management.
• Support the collation and dissemination of political and humanitarian analysis pertaining to WFP current or future responses and donor policies, trends and preferences to ensure country specific input to WFP’s operational reporting.
• Support the preparation of Annual Country Reports (ACR) for the Annual Reporting Exercise in collaboration with the country office programme, monitoring & evaluation, logistics and resource management functions by coordinating to ensure coherence and quality of performance information.
• Collaborate with counterparts internally to ensure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information.
• Gather operational information from across WFP’s portfolio to present in engaging, visually stimulating and comprehensible manner to WFP’s key audiences.
• Oversee the production of quarterly programme factsheets, working with activity managers to update and present information in a visually appealing manner, in addition to other ad-hoc reports. 
• Support the enhancement of the capacity of OIM staff and partners to effectively manage operational information and performance reporting, for example through scheduling the delivery of the OIM & PR training on core competencies.
• Oversee and manage donor reporting portfolios and working with cross-functional units to draft reports on WFP operations as per donor specifications and requirements.
• Provide feedback on activities associated with Corporate Performance Reporting Improvements.
• Support the initiatives for developing improved, streamlined, and harmonized OIM & PR including drafting of OIM & PR related normative guidance, as required.
• Support the assurance of defined quality standards in all processes and products.
• Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: University degree in International Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Information Management, Communications or other relevant fields.
Experience:  At least 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in the related business stream including experience in reporting, information management, infographics and communication.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of graphic design interfaces. Exposure to basic data management and analysis.

Effective communication skills:

• With both internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated organization skills.

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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

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