WFP seeks to recruit an Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting Intern (86786)
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.
Job purpose
Given the responsibility for a region hosting a number of complex and protracted emergencies, RBC relies heavily on the timely coordination of reports and information gathering activities to direct its operations and programs. The Standard Project Report (SPR) is an annual report WFP produces for operational projects to inform its donors how resources for any given project were used, and the results obtained during the reporting year. It is also a key corporate tool used to improve results monitoring and reporting for corporate accountability and learning, and to ensure strengthened linkages with WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
Under the supervision of the Regional Operations Information Management and Performance Reporting Officer, the Unit seeks for an intern to support the team during the SPR preparation and coordination period. The intern will assist in coordinating and reviewing the SPRs in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and Eastern Europe region, in addition to regular and ad-hoc reporting products produced by the Unit.
Standard minimum qualifications
Education
Currently enrolled in graduate level courses or recent graduates (within 6 months of graduation) from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
Preferred field of study:
Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Business Management, Operations Management, Development studies, International Development or other relevant programs. Additional qualifications in Computer Science, Information Management, and Statistics is an asset.
| Knowledge & Skills: | The incumbent should have the following skills and experience:
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point); Experience utilizing computer programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, data capture systems and other software packages and systems; Ability to deliver results through planning and organizing own activities effectively; Ability to manage multiple requests at a time; Excellent teamwork skills in a multicultural environment; Detailed work style and strong work ethics; Ability to meet strict deadlines.
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| Languages: | Advanced working knowledge in English language (proficiency/level C).
Intermediate knowledge (intermediate/level B) of a second official language; Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese is an asset.
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Key accountabilities (not all-inclusive)
As a member of the Regional Bureau OIM & PR team, the intern will specifically:
- Familiarize him-/herself thoroughly with the 2018 SPR/ACR guidance;
- Support with tracking SPR/ACR documents in the system and keep the SPR/ACR task force updated with documents received and pending deadlines;
- Review the general and technical checklists (cash based transfer activities, Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM), school meals, nutrition/relief, livelihoods, climate change etc.). Ensure that regional bureau technical team complies to the checklist. Perform spot-checks following all technical checklists;
- Review for consistency previous baseline and follow up indicators;
- Review the narrative for consistency with the tables;
- Check if the beneficiary, tonnage and other figures are consistent in all tables, and flag any inconsistencies that may either be an IT or human error;
- Assist in reviewIing all components of the SPR/ACR on grammar, format, and general content, and suggestions for improvement as needed;
- Support staff in assigned area to ensure that standard OIM & PR procedures and templates are followed to drive the quality, consistency and standardization of information management and performance reporting across WFP.
- Collaborate with counterparts internally to insure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information.
- Collate relevant information and data from media and local internal and external sources to facilitate and maximize the exchange of information and data flow between functional units within the bureau.
- Any other tasks as may be required and/or assigned with OIM/Performance Reporting Unit.
Terms and conditions
- Internship Duration : 8 months
- Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP to cover basic subsistence costs.
- WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
- Depending on the duty station of assignment, WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
- WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education;
Deadline for applications
Deadline for submitting applications : 20th August 2018