DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

16 March 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Ndjamena)

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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).

JOB TITLE: Business Transformation Officer, CST (Data Analysis & Innovation)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultancy, Level I

DUTY STATION (City, Country): N’Djamena, Chad

DURATION : 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Chad Country Office TEC team is tasked with leveraging data and innovative technology for rapid and impactful deployment of tools to support’s WFP operational efficiency in Chad.

Reporting to the Head of TEC, the position will work with the support of a junior data analyst and collaborate with other technical experts to implement solutions that support data-driven decision-making and foster innovation.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Data Analysis and Innovation Officer will play a crucial role in the design and the development of efficient, integrated data and innovation solutions meeting business needs and WFP standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES /RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the Country Offices’ Data & Innovation solutions portfolio and assure alignment of the data & innovation roadmap with the country office ‘strategic objectives. Develop and implement innovative and data-driven solutions to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency. Develop verification checks and algorithms for data assurance. Analyze and document technical guidance for standards on beneficiary data management adhering to WFP data assurance and security standards. Using data analytics techniques, Lead efforts in the data cleaning process, deduplication, anomaly detection and following up with business users for further verifications and corrective actions. Monitoring and visualization on identity and transfer management and reconciliation processes through existing datasets established for COs as per corporate standards. Develop and maintain user dashboards and reports. Support the implementation of systems for automation of data ingestion into corporate platforms and customized reporting solutions. Support the roll-out of data management initiatives aiming to improve, streamline, and harmonize the flow of operational information across dashboards including mapping of data sources and users’ needs. Maintain the Chad Country office TEC product catalogue, document changes, new products and retiring obsolete products / services. Coordinate and work closely with the Regional Bureau and HQ counterparts as required. Coordinate and coach junior IT solutions development staff to ensure continuous development and promote high performance

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience in specialized data analysis and innovation practices and applies this to all activities

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years or more postgraduate professional experience in data analysis and innovation.

Education:

• Advanced University degree in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, information management, public administration, management or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses

Knowledge & Skills:

• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization methodologies mandatory
• Experience using visualization tools (preferably Tableau) and setting up dashboards.
• Ability to capture requirements and translate them into insights.
• Knowledge of WFP Identity Management standards preferred
• Experience with WFP tools and systems preferred

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language and Intermediate knowledge (level B) of French are required.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Commitment
• Humanity
• Inclusion

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

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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 [email protected] 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.