To lead, oversee and coordinate all Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting (OIM & PR), Resource Management, mobilization and advocacy activities contributing to the establishment and presentation of standard and consistent operating picture of WFP operations and associated results that facilitate informed and timely decision-making at all levels throughout the organisation.
ABOUT XXX AT WFP [to be completed by the recruiter]
This position is based in Banjul and reports to Country Director.
THE ROLE
To lead, oversee and coordinate all Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting (OIM & PR) and Resource Management activities contributing to the establishment and presentation of standard and consistent operating picture of WFP operations and associated results that facilitate informed and timely decision-making at all levels throughout the organisation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
- Contribute to the development of systems and tools that support effective OIM, performance reporting and resource management and inter-agency information management in line with WFP and UN policies and practices.
- Provide technical advice, governance and oversight to a RB and/or CO on the integration of OIM, PR and Resource Management policies and guidance into established systems to drive the quality, consistency, standardisation of information management and performance reporting across WFP.
- Oversee and approve the information collated from media and local internal and external sources to facilitate and maximise the exchange of information and data flow between functional area networks in WFP, to provide operational awareness and understanding of events that may have humanitarian and/or operational impact.
- Oversee and approve the collation, drafting and dissemination of political and humanitarian analysis pertaining to WFP current or future responses and donor policies, trends and preferences to ensure country specific input to WFP’s operational reporting.
- Oversee and approve the collation of analysis communication the ‘Essential Elements of Information’, pertaining to the operational environment and available human, financial and physical assets in order to facilitate access to timely and accurate information used at country, regional and corporate level.
- Support the Annual Country Report (ACR) for the Annual Reporting Exercise in collaboration with the country office programme, monitoring & evaluation and logistics functions to coordinate and ensure coherence and quality of information.
- Collaborate with counterparts in other UN agencies to ensure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information.
- Collaborate with counterparts in WFP Divisions, supporting performance of activities and ensuring an aligned and consistent approach to information management, analysis and performance reporting.
- Enhance the capacity of WFP staff, partners and governments to effectively manage operational information and performance reporting through conduct of disaster management simulations and provision of the relevant OIM, PR and Resource Management training.
- Manage a small team or sub-team of OIM staff, providing coaching and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.
- Participate as task force/working group member to define Corporate Performance Reporting Improvements.
- Contribute to the development of OIM & PR and Resource Management related normative guidance as required. Support initiatives for developing improved, streamlined and harmonised OIM & PR and Resource Management.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and assurance of defined quality standards in all processes and products.
- Support the CO in emergencies by overseeing the preparation, organisation and support for Operational Task Forces (OTFs) and ensuring accurate reporting and dissemination of decision making to COs, RBs and HQ.
- Other as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management or Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: Typically five years or more of postgraduate professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.
MORE ABOUT YOU:
You have:
- Sound theoretical understanding of OIM concepts and principals with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret information and draw out the key messages.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, able to clearly articulate insights to stakeholders in WFP.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop small teams of junior staff.
- Knowledge of common business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Only Gambian nationals are eligible to apply for this position.
Applications are to be submitted and received online and in English language only.
WFP will apply a rigorous and transparent selection process including thorough assessment of technical skills to ensure the best candidate is selected for the role. Please ensure that your application contains accurate and complete information on academic qualifications, employment records and language skills.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for the submission of applications is 21st October 2026.
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