Programme Assistant (Database) - SC5

2024-03-21 | United Nations Pakistan | Islamabad | Islamabad | Pakistan

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Islamabad

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Assistant (Database)

Grade: SC5

Type of contract:

Service Contract

Duration:

12 Months

Duty Station: Islamabad

Vacancy Number: 831999


This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals.

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
WFP offers a
competitive

benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

JOB PURPOSE
WFP Pakistan CO is seeking the services and/or expertise of a Programme Assistant (Database) to assist with the management of project data from the field at the Country Officer level. S/he would support all efforts related to the management of the project data; collection, entry, analysis and reporting, coordinate data gathering from the field, programme tracking, capacity strengthening for field staff, reporting and/or provision of data for key decisions of the project.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Collate information including monthly production data from Chakkis for inclusion in reports, documents, and correspondence, to support with effective project monitoring and implementation. 2. Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance. 3. Process and manage routine and monitoring data from the field, analyse and generate reports to contribute to effective and timely management of the programme and resources.4. Manage and maintain records and online databases, to ensure information is organised and readily available for staff and project use. 5. Maintain relationships with project staff and provision of data management support to assist in information sharing and service delivery.6. Analyse and proof-read reports, documentation, correspondence, etc., making changes in line with established guidelines where appropriate.7. Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation. 8. Provide guidance to Field Monitors and other Field staff on data gathering and reporting to generate quality data and reports for the donor and other key stakeholders.9. Perform other duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

First level university degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Public/Business Administration or other fields relevant to Data management.

Experience:

Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in Data management, preferably contributing to food security and/or nutrition objectives with experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Understanding of fortification and wheat milling
  • Proficient in the use of MS Excel and other data analytical tools/software
  • Understanding of data collection tool, processing and converting data into information.
  • Understanding of community-level programming
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Collates accurate and timely information presented in required format.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written outputs.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, participating in open dialogues and valuing diverse opinions of others, regardless of gender, culture, background, and experience.
  • Proficient computer literacy.

Languages:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu. Fluency in local dialect of the duty station will be an asset.

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.
Link:https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=831999&company=C0000168410P


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.

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 the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team 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 volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The incumbent will operate under the direct supervision of the Information Management officer for SO2 and the CO Food Technologist (National Programme Manager) with overall guidance of the Head of Nutrition. The incumbent is expected to work closely with Provincial Teams, Field Monitors, Field Coordinators, CO and SO2 Nutrition Team.
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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.

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