Pakistan Job Openings

World Food Programme

Programme Policy Officer (Operations, Monitoring and Reporting Systems) - SC9 - Islamabad

Islamabad

FULL TIME

November 1, 2024

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

14 November 2024-23:59-GMT+05:00 Pakistan Standard Time (Karachi)

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.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:

https://www.wfp.org

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: Programme Policy Officer (Operations, Monitoring & Reporting Systems)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: SC9

UNIT/DIVISION: Programme

DUTY STATION: Islamabad

DURATION: 12 months

Date of Publication: 1st November, 2024

Deadline of Application: 14th November, 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.

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 AND CONDITIONS

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

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

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 a considerable complexity.

At this level job holders are expected to contribute to performance improvement.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Operations & Monitoring Systems Officer will support the Data and Analysis Officer by providing various kinds operational and analytical support on the Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) as well as expertise in data management, reporting and coordination to facilitate informed decision-making, smooth running of operations as well as effective program monitoring to the country office and the provincial offices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

Operations Monitoring and Evaluation:
 Support the existing WFP operations management systems by operating, monitoring, and improving the operational case management and reporting systems in close collaboration with the Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) Implementation Support Unit at the country and provincial levels.
 Contribute to the development of projects, plans, and processes that streamline BNP operations.
 Assist the PPO Data and Analysis team in coordinating tasks and managing communication between the Provincial and Country Offices.

Analytical Support:
 Provide data analysis support to the ISU and other teams, utilizing the BNP operations dashboard to meet operational needs.
 Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable narratives for various internal and external stakeholders.
 Offer recommendations to enhance the usability and accessibility of dashboards and operational systems, supporting both provincial operations and CO management decision-making.
 Assist in organizing training sessions and workshops to strengthen staff competencies in operations management and data-driven decision-making.

Reporting:
 Contribute to regular reporting on the BNP program, highlighting progress, challenges, and areas for improvement.
 Develop visually appealing graphics and data visualizations for reports, presentations, and other communication materials.
 Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline the collection of information and data for effective reporting.

Other duties
 Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Development Studies, Business Analytics, Information Management, or related field or first level university degree with additional 2 years of experience in the relevant field.

Experience:
 At least 5 years of relevant professional/managerial level experience, especially in operational management i.e., program management, data reporting and training facilitation of development projects.
Experience with low code business intelligence tools (especially Microsoft Power Platform), and data visualization tools (especially Tableau), and advanced Excel skills are a strong asset for this position.
 Excellent professional coordination, supervision, conflict resolution and liaising skills.
 Learning mindset, analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to translate complex data into clear insights for all stakeholders, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

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.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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

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