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?

• 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).

  ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

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):

· Contribute to the management, maintenance and enhancement of WFP’s monitoring and community feedback systems, including support in deployment of monitoring systems such as SugarCRM to ensure systems are functional, integrated, and delivering timely data for decision-making.

· Support the management, maintenance and enhancement in WFP’s regional alerting and triggering systems for food security crises ensuring that timely alerts for emerging food security issues enable proactive responses.

· Manage SQL databases and associated cloud environments ensuring data is stored securely, is easily accessible, and that databases are maintained to meet WFP’s operational needs.

·Develop front end visuals for partners, using advanced software development languages and tools ensuring that data is presented through intuitive and informative visualizations for internal and external stakeholders.

· Provide technical support and guidance to country offices on the use of monitoring and early warning systems ensuring the effective utilization of these systems.

· Ensure adherence to WFP policies on data privacy security, protection, management, and code documentation, to guarantee compliance with WFP’s data governance standards in all activities.

· Participate in field missions as required ensuring that field offices receive timely, accurate, and actionable data insights to support programme monitoring and response efforts.

·Perform other tasks as required.

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:

• Strong Python programming skills and experience with data science libraries (Pandas, Scikit-Learn, NumPy, etc.) are required.
• Experience in designing, querying and maintaining SQL databases.
• Experience with developer tools (git, docker, AWS, Azure DevOps pipelines etc.).
• Data visualization coding skills (Plotly and Seaborn Python libraries, JavaScript libraries) and experience with Business Intelligence software (Tableau, Power BI) are desirable.
• Experience working with the humanitarian sector or in a social science field is advantageous.

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.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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

• 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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.