International Consultant: Unified Database Project - Business Analyst

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP operates in emergencies, assisting people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change impacts. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and invests in employee development, offering a dynamic career path with passionate colleagues.

Job Purpose

WFP Afghanistan is seeking an experienced International Consultant to serve as a Business Analyst for the Unified Database Project. This role is critical in addressing the challenge of fragmented identity management systems across multiple UN agencies and NGOs in Afghanistan. The Business Analyst will review existing business processes, capabilities, and requirements to inform the development of a multi-agency data repository. This unified database aims to consolidate, clean, and de-duplicate beneficiary records, generating unique identifiers to improve coordination, reduce duplication, and enhance targeting efficiency for humanitarian assistance. The consultant will design business processes, map data flows, and ensure the database aligns with business needs and risk mitigation measures, ultimately contributing to improved food security and nutrition outcomes in the region.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to design and develop a Unified Database, a multi-agency data repository aimed at consolidating, cleaning, and de-duplicating beneficiary identity data. This involves designing business processes, key controls, and high-level business requirements to inform software development. A crucial aspect is engaging with participating agencies to map their existing data collection and management processes, including data fields, quality checks, and de-duplication methods. The role requires establishing a clear data flow within the Unified Database model, ensuring its design aligns with business needs and incorporates strict risk mitigation measures. Support for systems development and testing is also required, along with coordination with global headquarters teams to meet corporate requirements. Stakeholder feedback management is essential for agreeing on realistic deliverables and timelines. Finally, the role includes developing guidance, Standard Operating Procedures, and assurance controls to support the successful delivery and ongoing operation of the Unified Database.

Work Experience

Requires at least 5 years of progressive experience in humanitarian or private sectors. Experience in humanitarian field operations, particularly setting up identity management (IDM) delivery processes in diverse contexts, is essential. Proficiency in Agile development methodologies and collaboration with technical teams for field solutions is needed. Deep knowledge of IDM ecosystems is required. Experience leading new software solutions or large-scale data systems, working with identity management systems, digital registries, biometric tools, or beneficiary information systems is preferred. Prior UN experience in complex or fragile settings and coordinating multi-stakeholder projects are also valuable. Experience in multidisciplinary teams and delivering under tight deadlines is necessary.

Skills

Identity Management, Data Systems, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Data Governance, Data Quality, Stakeholder Management, Problem-Solving, Documentation, Database Technologies, Product Management, Humanitarian Operations, Social Protection, Biometric Tools, Digital Registries

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