Program Assistant (Data Management) G5

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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).

WHY TO WORK AT WFP?

Join us to make a difference!

SAVING & CHANGING LIVES ❤ Make a difference, the world will notice. We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people’s dreams of a brighter future.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY 🌍 Build bridges that unite people across the world. Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like WFP, will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives.

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES 💡 Unlock possibilities you never thought you'd find. WFP goes anywhere it is needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.

JOB TITLE: Program Assistant (Data Management)
TYPE OF CONTRACT/GRADE: Fixed Term / G5
UNIT/DIVISION: Programme, Cash-based Transfer Data Analysis, DAU
DUTY STATION: Amman, Jordan
DURATION: 1 year with the possibility of extension based on performance

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE APPOINTMENT:

Jordan currently hosts over 1.3 million Syrian refugees, half of them being registered with UNHCR. In response to this large number of Syrian refugees, WFP currently provides general food assistance (GFA) through Cash-based Transfers (CBT) to almost 310,000 UNHCR-registered Syrian and Non-Syrian refugees in Jordan. The implementation of the CBT programming is supported by substantial analytical effort, including regular vulnerability assessments of Syrian refugees, market and financial assessments, cost efficiency and effectiveness analysis, targeting and validation exercises and continued monitoring and evaluation. As the Syrian conflict persists, efforts are underway to strengthen the quality of the existing CBT programming and its data assurance elements. At this regard, the Data Management Assistant will be a core function in Data Assurance Unit, and he/she will support and lead on all the data assurance processes related to CBT (e.g. data reconciliation, analytics, anomaly detection, visualization, etc.). Finally, the Data Management Assistant will also be responsible for data acquisition, transformation, cleaning, validation and will closely support and/or collaborate with WFP HQ on existing IT data warehouse/HQ systems. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within delegated authority, the Data Management Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:   

• Responsible for data cleansing, validation by identifying any discrepancies and/or anomalies in data, to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accurate relevance with requirements.
• Manage data on cloud and on premise, to ensure information is organized and ready for reporting, analysis, and mapping to corporate solutions.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of unit’s new reports, including periodic, and ad-hoc reports.
• Maintain automated reports and dashboards for data analysis for various program activities and all relevant units.
• Provide technical documentation and proof-read reports when required.
• Assist in the transition and integration to corporate systems which includes data ingestion, from multiple sources, data management, and reconciliation.
• Support in data collection, creating validation rules, and data models.
• Perform thorough testing for digital solutions against basic requirements and required functionalities. In addition to evaluating end-user feedback and collect any change requests.
• Other duties, as required

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field is an asset.

Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively professional working experience in data analysis, business intelligence, information management.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Solid knowledge and experience in database systems including SQL Server, Postgres and Access.
• Strong competencies and advanced skills in Excel.
• Experience in data processing, analysis, reporting, preferably in an Information Technology department.
• Experience in working on dashboards and visualization tools like Tableau, QlikView, and Power BI is essential. 
• Knowledge of work routines and methods under minimal supervision, in order to complete processes and ensure relevance and usability of the data.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.
• Working experience in analyzing data using Python is a plus.
• Knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud platforms is preferable.
• Basic knowledge of data security principles and encryption tools.

Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English/Arabic.

EXPECTED BENEFITS

WFP offers a diverse range of benefits and entitlements including annual, sick and parental leaves, allowance for eligible spouse and children, and UN Joint pension Funds. In addition to a life-changing experience that saves and changes lives. 

WFP is following the UN salary scale in Jordan; the expected net pensionable salary ranges between JOD 17,286 and 22,091 per year; depending on the years of experience exceeding the minimum requirements.

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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

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