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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 extreme weather shocks.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

WFP is implementing a 3-year initiative funded by a private sector partner aimed at strengthening the safety, efficiency, accountability and sustainability of humanitarian road transport operations. The project will support transport service providers operating on WFP supply corridors through assessments, capacity strengthening, implementation of SMART standards, monitoring systems and road safety interventions across multiple African countries. The Information Management and Communications Consultant will support the project team by leading information management, monitoring, reporting, knowledge management and communications activities, ensuring effective tracking of project implementation and dissemination of results to donors, partners and stakeholders. The incumbent will report to the Project Manager and work closely with country offices, partners and communications teams.

KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Information Management and Monitoring

• Develop and maintain project monitoring systems, databases and dashboards to track implementation progress across all participating countries.

• Consolidate operational, fleet, safety and training data received from country offices, and transporters.

• Support the development, collection and monitoring of project KPIs related to:

o Road safety performance;

o Accident reduction;

o Transport operational efficiency;

o Capacity strengthening activities;

o Etc.

• Establish baseline data and maintain performance tracking mechanisms throughout project implementation.

• Conduct data quality assurance and validation exercises to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Produce reports and dashboards to support management decision-making.

• Provide technical support and guidance to Country Offices on information management, monitoring, data collection, reporting and performance tracking, including the delivery of training and development of tools, templates and guidance materials to enhance data quality and reporting capabilities.

Reporting and Knowledge Management

• Maintain programme documentation, including assessments, action plans, lessons learned and country implementation records.

• Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools.

• Capture lessons learned and best practices from participating countries and contribute to institutional knowledge management.

• Preparation of donor reports and communication materials (briefing notes, talking points, executive summaries, presentations, and updates).

Communications and Visibility

• Support the development and implementation of a communications and visibility plan for the project.

• Prepare success stories, case studies and narratives highlighting project achievements.

• Draft communication materials.

• Coordinate visibility activities with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support missions, workshops, training events and high-level visits through preparation of communication materials and event documentation.

• Liaise with WFP communications teams to promote programme achievements through internal and external communication channels.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

University degree in one of the following field: Information Management; Business Administration; International Development; Supply Chain Management; Logistics; Or related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in information management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting or data analysis.

• Experience in preparing communication, reporting and visibility materials for donors, partners and senior management.

• Experience with data visualization and dashboard development.

• Experience working with donor-funded programmes is desirable.

• Experience in humanitarian, development, logistics or supply chain operations is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good data and information management skills.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Tableau is an asset.

• Ability to transform technical information into clear communication products.

• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies.

• Knowledge of transport, logistics or fleet management concepts is desirable.

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English and French.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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