Programme Assistant (Information Management) SC5 – Dnipro, Ukraine
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ABOUT WFP
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Food Security and Livelihoods Cluster (FSLC) works with partners and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and effective food security response in humanitarian crises. In Ukraine the cluster supports the overall operational response the country through the coordination of tracking needs, maintaining data related to partner responses, and managing relationships with all stakeholders engaged on food security programming.
Kindly see the cluster website for more information: https://fscluster.org.
JOB PURPOSE
To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. The information management assistant provides information management services to the cluster for key decision-making, including supporting the management of the FSLC databases. These services may include qualitative and qualitative data collection, cleaning, collation, and dissemination.;
2. Manage the food requests, including contacting the partners, maintenance of the database and regular updates of the database and following up with partners and other organizations;
3. Proactively gather information from FSLC cluster partners and other food security actors (including Government authorities) based on both regular and ad-hoc requests, establishing strong relationships with the relevant focal points at all levels;
4. Support the preparation for a variety of quantitative and qualitative inputs. Ensure accurate, timely reporting within the technical area of work and ensure consistency of information;
5. Support the meetings with preparing presentations as well as taking minutes;
6. Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g., food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and ensure deliverables are consistent;
7. Support information collection for Who What Where When and How Often (5W) database and derivative products. Identify and utilize secondary data and information resources;
8. Support the initial analysis and presentation of information for the FSLC in accordance with the country context;
9. Support the maintenance for contact directories and mailing lists of FSLC;
10. Perform any other tasks that may be required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education with post-secondary training in political sciences, international affairs, social sciences, statistics, agriculture, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance.
Experience: At least five years of working experience in managing general tasks.
Proven prior experience working as an information management official.
Experience in food security programmes is considered an asset.
Competencies: Ability to use data to effectively explain complex matters.
Creative problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
Demonstrable ability to work independently and show initiative.
Language: Fluency (level C) in both English Language.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
The position is for a dynamic and agile information management assistant. Specifically, we are looking for:
• Proven knowledge, abilities and skills in the areas of preparing a variety of quantitative and qualitative information summaries and reports;
• Strong knowledge of and experience in using Excel;
• Maintenance of contact database;
• Advanced written and communication skills;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to learn quickly without need for external follow up and anticipate bottlenecks.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK – OUR BEHAVIOUR MATTERS
- Leads by Example with Integrity
Lives WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others
- Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments
Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change
- Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork
Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth
- Applies Strategic Thinking
Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things
- Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships
Builds and nurtures external partnerships & collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
| Capability Name | Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
| Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance | Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme design, implementation and monitoring. |
| Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) | Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance programme implementation that deploys full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation. |
| Knowledge of Specialized Areas | Understands basic technical concepts and data andtheir relevance to food assistance programmes. |
| Emergency Programming | Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes. |
| Strategic Policy Engagement w/Govt | Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level. |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Position Title: Programme Assistant (Information Management) SC5
Contract Type: Service Contract
Number of positions: 1
Contract Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Dnipro, Ukraine
This position is applicable only to ukrainian Nationals.
Female and qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
27th December 2021
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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
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.
