Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer
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 uses food assistance to help people recover from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. We are committed to a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce operating in an inclusive environment, guided by our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion.
Job Purpose
The Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer will lead, oversee, and coordinate all activities related to operational information management, performance reporting, and resource management. This role is crucial for establishing and maintaining a standard, consistent operating picture of WFP operations and their associated results. By facilitating informed and timely decision-making at all organizational levels, the officer will contribute to the development and implementation of effective information management systems and tools. Key responsibilities include providing technical advice, ensuring data quality and standardization, overseeing information collation and analysis, supporting reporting exercises, and enhancing the capacity of staff and partners in information management. The position also involves managing a team and contributing to corporate improvements in performance reporting.
Responsibilities
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a professional to lead, oversee, and coordinate Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting (OIM & PR) and Resource Management activities. This role is crucial for establishing a consistent operational picture of WFP operations and their results, enabling informed decision-making across all organizational levels. The responsibilities include developing and implementing systems and tools for effective information management, performance reporting, and resource management, aligning with WFP and UN policies. The position requires providing technical advice and governance to ensure the quality, consistency, and standardization of information management and reporting. Key duties involve overseeing the collation and analysis of information from various sources, including media and internal/external stakeholders, to provide operational awareness and assess humanitarian impacts. The role also entails drafting and disseminating political and humanitarian analyses, ensuring country-specific input for operational reporting, and facilitating access to timely and accurate information on operational environments and available assets. Collaboration with UN agencies and WFP divisions is essential for consistency and alignment. Furthermore, the role involves enhancing the capacity of WFP staff, partners, and governments through training and simulations, managing a team, and contributing to corporate performance reporting improvements and normative guidance development. The position supports country offices during emergencies by overseeing task forces and ensuring accurate reporting.
Work Experience
Requires five or more years of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
Skills
Operational Information Management, Performance Reporting, Resource Management, Mobilization, Advocacy, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Training and Capacity Building, Inter-agency Collaboration, Humanitarian Response