ARE YOU

Are you a seasoned Information Management Officer 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 organization investing in its people. If so, an exciting and fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving; and changing millions of lives around the globe.

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operatingin more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability andprosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilientlivelihoods for a world with zero hunger.
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, andhigh 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 US?

• WFP is the winner of the 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 an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.
Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.

JOB PURPOSE

WFP is seeking to fund and fill the position of Information Management Officer (SSA) for the Inter-Agency PSEA Network to be based in the Maiduguri Area Office. Under the overall supervision and guidance of the PSEA Coordinator, the Information Management Officer will support the PSEA Coordinator in the day-to-day management and coordination of the PSEA Network.

The Information Management Officer will act as the focal point for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating PSEA information, in close coordination with PSEA Network Partners under the supervision of the PSEA Network Coordinator (UN Agencies, INGOs, NGOs, Sectors, and Sub-sectors).

As a member of the Humanitarian Country Team, WFP has endorsed the Protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) strategy and action plan to mainstream PSEAH in program design and implementation and human resource management.

WFP co-chairs the Inter-Agency PSEA Network and from 2020 – 2022, WFP funded the position of PSEA Coordinator. WFP is committed to the Prevention of PSEA in all its operations and would like to continue demonstrating this commitment by bridging gaps within the Inter-Agency PSEA network. One of the core obligations of the PSEA network is the provision of timely and accurate reports WFP’s support through this position will ensure accurate information management and reporting to enable the PSEA Network effectively deliver on its mandate.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

1. University degree in social sciences, global information systems, communications, journalism, or related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

2. A minimum of three years of professional experience in an international context, preferably in Gender, Information Management, GBV and Humanitarian context experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Knowledge& Skills:

1. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team.
2. Good communication skills; excellent written and analytical skills.
3. Basic knowledge of Gender, GBV and PSEA.
4. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
5. Knowledge of Information Management.
6. Willingness to work in challenging environments/field locations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Produce PSEA Network products/reports for the Humanitarian Community. These products include but are not limited to the following: Situation updates, bulletins, snapshots, briefings, Factsheets, and FAQs.

2. Liaise with PSEA Network’s Sectoral partners, and International and National counterparts to gather information to produce periodic sitreps, bulletins, snapshots.

3. Support the PSEA Network Coordinator as required in drafting and designing reports and report formats.

4. Establish, moderate, and maintain the PSEA Network mailing list.

5. Prepare and disseminate the agendas for PSEA Network coordination meetings and training, compile presentations, produce training reports, etc.

6. Organize and facilitate meetings in support of the PSEA Network Coordinator. Take meeting minutes with detailed action points during the periodic/ad hoc meeting.

7. Standardize and execute quality control of PSEA Network Inter-Agency assessments and activity reports.

8. Support capacity strengthening for members of the PSEA Network.

9. Establish and maintain an information pool for the PSEA Network.

TERMS and CONDITIONS

• 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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

24th of January 2024 by 11:59pm (GMT+1)

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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.