DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
8 November 2024-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Standard Time (Panama)
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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.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
At WFP, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality assurance, be it for analytical or programme processes. As part of this commitment, we are enhancing our technical solutions for storing, managing, assessing, and processing data to streamline and enhance corporate monitoring systems. This will allow us to automate analyses, trigger alerts, identify particular risks in programming and act-upon implementation issues, ensuring WFP not only understands how food security situations are evolving but also the effectiveness of WFP’s response in real time, including the feedback and issues identified by WFP’s beneficiaries.
The position holder will focus on data and systems integration, specifically linking corporate monitoring systems, process monitoring, and community feedback mechanisms. The position will also support WFP’s commitment to strengthening programme monitoring, particularly as outlined in the Global Accountability Framework (GAP).
The position holder will work within the Analysis, Planning and Performance (APP) unit at WFP’s Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (RBP) based in Panama.The APP unit provides credible, relevant and timely evidence that supports the design of WFP Operations. The unit delivers information essential for strategic and operational decision-making, resource mobilization and accountability to beneficiaries.
This position will report to the Regional Monitoring Officer while working closely with TEC at the RBP level and the HQ Digital Team to ensure coordination and alignment with broader digital initiatives.
This position is based in Panama] and reports to the Monitoring & Evaluation Regional Officer.
JOB PURPOSE:
To support the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of WFP systems, including corporate monitoring tools, community feedback mechanisms and escalations systems, contributing to the strengthening of programme monitoring.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Advanced University degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, quantitative economics or a similar quantitative field or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses..
Experience:
At least 1 year of postgraduate relevant progressively responsible experience in a data science field or first university degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge & Skills:
Language:
Working knowledge of Spanish and English (proficiency/level C).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Number of opening: 1
Based in: Panama City, Panama
Type of Contract: Fixed Term National Officer/NOA
Duration: 12 months
This position is open only to Panamanian citizens.
You can consult the UN Salary Scale for Panama web page for your reference (UN - Salary Scale). Fixed term appointments are for continuous period of one year or more and shall have a specified expiration date. The initial appointment is subject to a probationary period of one year. Successful candidates will be placed in a roster for (2) Years.
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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.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
8 November 2024-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Standard Time (Panama)
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…
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