JOB OPPORTUNITY

Career Opportunities: Programme Associate (Database) (830267)

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

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 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

These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area/Field Offices (AOs/FOs). Job holders typically report to a Programme Policy Officer or Head of Field Office.
At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

To undertake the data management responsibilities using WFP’s corporate data management platform COMET. This includes close coordination and collaboration with respective programme focal persons and cooperating partners. The staff will compile beneficiaries’ data and monitoring of output level indicators and report it to the RBB following CO approval. In addition to data management roles, the staff will also be engaged in other output and outcome level monitoring of activities and will assist the MRE team in designing and delivering monitoring capacity strengthening support for field WFP staff and cooperating partners. Furthermore, the staff will work in team to execute any other day-to-day business within the MRE unit.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Programme Associate (Database)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (FT)
Level: GS-6
Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)
Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal
Vacancy Number: 830267

This VA is only for the Nepalese nationals.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary plus a medical insurance (https://newgo.wfp.org/collection/medical-insurance-coverage-scheme-mics-cigna )

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Programme Policy Officer (M&E) and incoordination of Programme Policy Officer (MRE) (Deputy Head of MRE), the incumbent shall carry out the following tasks:

Provide specialised support to manage the administration of the information management system (COMET), including updates, in line with corporate requirements.
Ensure smooth coordination, technical support, and implementation of monthly data reporting to the regional bureau.
Assist in managing all monitoring and evaluation data/info through corporate databases (COMET, SPRING, LESS) in coordination with HQ and CO logistic.
Provide technical support to other functional unit focal points, including training.
Organize and facilitate periodic technical training for COMET and SPRING users.
Prepare pre-analysis reports from the real-time information management system and assist in data analysis and report writing.
Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare and develop technical and user manuals, training materials, and standard reporting templates.
Ensure partners’ regular reporting, reformat their reports as needed, and perform data entry into relevant databases.
Assist in training focal persons from cooperating partners and staff on data collection and entry using tablets/mobile phones.
Coordinate and review third-party monitoring results, identify errors, and suggest data collection format improvements.
Provide support for corporate and ad hoc reporting and ensure timely M&E data compilation.
Assist with information-related tasks for project/program activities, including interventions and presentations, and offer support for administrative tasks as required.
Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. Bachelor’s degree in computer science and database management is desirable.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in both English and Nepali languages.
Experience: At least six years of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation, database management and reporting

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Has worked with technical teams (i.e., nutrition, Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping (VAM, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) etc.).
Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
Has worked as database manager for at least three years.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

Leading by example with integrity,
Driving results and delivering on commitments,
Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
Applying strategic thinking,
Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: 

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to nepal.hr@wfp.org. A member of the HR team responsible for reasonable accommodation will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements and not for sending the application itself. Due to the volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.
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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.

Deadline of Application: 11 December 2023