The successful candidate will work in WFP Nepal Country Office supporting the operational information management and performance reporting for Country Office operations, including Country Programme, Special Operations, and Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations, as well as a number of Trust Funds. Job holders are required to carry out well-defined activities and straight forward analytical work. The candidate will work closely with more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Reports Officer, the successful candidate will support all Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM & PR) activities, including annual Standard Project Reports (SPR), Quarterly Country Briefs and Monthly Executive Briefs. The candidate will contribute to the establishment and presentation of standard operating picture of WFP programme portfolio and associated results that facilitate informed and timely decision-making at all levels throughout the organisation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
On behalf of WFP Nepal Country Office, 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. This includes all aspects of WFP corporate reporting, such as Annual Standard Project Reports, Quarterly Country Briefs and Monthly Executive Briefs.
General Requirements:
Education: Advanced University degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management, Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional two years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: Typically one year or more of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
Knowledge & Skills: General knowledge of information management best practices, techniques and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and report writing skills.
Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
Skilled in producing good quality work under tight time constraints, evolving situations and high pressure.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Language: Fluency in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified Nepalese nationals are requested to submit an updated and duly signed UN Personal History form (P.11), available on http://www.un.org.np/jobs/locals and from the WFP offices in Nepal (Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Damak and Dadeldhura). The application can be sent either by email to vacancy.nepal@wfp.org or in hard copy in a sealed envelope marking the position “Application for the post of Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer” and quoting the VA number to the following address No Later than 25 March 2016.
The Representative,
WFP Nepal Country Office
Chakupat, Patan Dhoka Road
Lalitpur, Nepal
P.O. Box 107
“Qualified female candidates and candidates from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply”.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for a test and/or interview.
The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.