WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees. We encourage 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.

Are you a Data Assurance Professional interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, March 17th, 2024 (11:59 PM CET)

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org/ and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

WHY JOIN US?

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 trainings, 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 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 attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP country offices deliver assistance to beneficiaries through a variety of digital platforms and service providers. WFP works in partnership with several commercial Financial Service Providers (FSPs), including banks, micro-finance institutions, mobile money operators and money transfer agents, in addition to using WFP’s own delivery platform, SCOPE. One of WFP’s corporate objectives is to increasingly digitize the delivery of both in kind and cash assistance, to achieve greater efficiencies and provide greater accountability and traceability of assistance delivered. Therefore, WFP seeks to build its corporate capacity to centrally receive, store, process and analyze digital operational data for the purpose of promoting accountability, controls, and efficiencies as part of cash and in-kind assistance. There is also the opportunity to better inform WFP’s programme design through the analysis of digital data emanating from operations.

THE ROLE

WFP is recruiting two Data Assurance Officers to be part of the Data Assurance Services team established in the Supply Chain and Delivery Division, in support of WFP’s assurance operations globally. The incumbents on the position need to tackle several challenges in streamlining digital analysis globally, including the tasks of receiving and maintaining varied operational data from different sources (at country, regional and central level) and modalities, processing and generating meaningful analysis of data, and ensuring that data privacy and security standards are upheld. These positions play a crucial role in implementation of cash and in-kind assistance programs, offering end-to-end or standalone data services to meet corporate identity management (IDM) and reconciliation standards including at the country level.

The incumbents will be part of the Data Assurance Services unit. The positions can be either based in Rome or in Munich depending on the preference of the candidate. Each of the incumbents will have a small team of 1-3 people reporting to them. The positions report to the Senior Data Assurance Lead, who can be based in either Rome or Munich.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Conduct assurance reviews of WFP operations in Country Offices (COs), focusing on data-flows, processes, and controls. Base the analysis on the principles and standards set by the IDM and Cash Assurance frameworks. Compile reports with observations and recommendations, adapting the analysis to the specific country context and assistance delivery mechanisms.
• Conduct thorough research, propose, and design data analytics and automation solutions, driving successful implementation through effective resource management and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate data transformation and report design with a focus on assurance controls (IDM, reconciliation, and anomaly detection) and provide detailed functional specifications for solution development. Ensure requirements implemented adhere to defined standards.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in data management. Assist in developing and applying data quality monitoring tools (dashboards, technical guidelines, etc.) and contribute to driving data quality.
• Strategically coordinate the implementation and long-term maintenance of automated solutions with data engineers, to ensure quality, accuracy, performance, and security.
• Organize and successfully drive completion of data maturity improvement initiatives through effective management of resources and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Research and adopt data science techniques to support country offices in resolving operational anomalies related to data analytics effectively and efficiently.
• Oversee and manage the preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and assurance reports, including the review of service agreements with COs.
• Maintain effective partnerships with COs and other partner units for exchanging technical information, data-assurance best practices, and managing relations.
• Supervise, coach, and motivate a team of data analysts in performing data analysis tasks and ensure continuous development and promote high performance.
• Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
• Upskill field staff in data assurance best practices.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Advanced University degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or Economics or similar or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years working experience with data analytics and summarizing data for business.
• Experience in projects implementing assurance controls through data analytics and/or data automations.

Language:

• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Any other UN languages, a plus.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• Experience with data storing and retrieving skills on cloud platforms.
• Experience with managing business processes, issues, and approaches for the provisioning of humanitarian assistance via digital solutions is highly desirable.
• Experience leading data strategy and assurance projects for humanitarian operations.
• Experience using visualization tools (preferably Tableau) and setting up dashboards.
• Advanced SQL and python/pandas skills.
• Experience in working and managing multicultural teams is desirable.
• Ability to effectively engage, communicate and coordinate with senior and different types of stakeholders.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
• The selected candidate will be employed on a limited fixed-term contract of 1 year renewable.
• Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 4 years. The position is based in Munich, Germany or Rome, Italy, and the selected candidate will be expected to relocate. Incumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for other mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable)
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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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.