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Job Title: Programme Associate Data Management SC, L6 -Roster Position Type Of Contract: Service Contract Unit/Division: Programme -Emergency & Crisis Response Duty Station (City, Country): Cairo/Egypt Duration: 12 Months (Extendable based on satisfactory performance and funding availability)

Background and Purpose of the Assignment: The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading Humanitarian Organization fighting hunger and changing lives worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. In Egypt, WFP is committed to supporting the Governments priorities towards the achievement of the SDGs. WFPs current five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) is designed in a way to fully support Egypts vision 2030 and ensure food and nutrition security for all Egyptians, as enshrined in both the Constitution and the countrys commitment to the Global Sustainable Development Agenda.

The CSP focuses on five interrelated thematic areas:

• Support and complement the Governments social protection programs.
• Support the refugees and migrants through food assistance and resilience building.
• Improve the nutritional status of Egyptians with a focus on Pregnant and Lactating Women and infants under two years of age.
• Support resilience of vulnerable smallholder farmers and Bedouin communities in Upper
• Egypt and frontier Governorates.
• Provide capacity strengthening to the Government and support South-South cooperation between Egypt and neighbor countries. Job Purpose: To provide specialized technical analysis and data management support to ensure food assistance programs are effective and evidence based. Accountabilities/Responsibilities (not all-inclusive): 1. Design and maintain databases and data systems by acquiring data from primary and secondary sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity securing accurate data flows that can take into account multiple programmes, modalities, distribution cycles, sources of information, and external partners. 2. Filter and clean raw data, reviewing reports and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems and ensure high standards of data quality. 3. Establish/advise/maintain secure data repositories and secure data sharing platforms that provide the means to upload and access beneficiary information from various sources and receive reports from partners and FSPs for reconciliation and reporting, including defining access and user roles. 4. Apply statistical techniques to interpret datasets, identify trends/patterns in complex data, and translate findings into actionable insights for decision-making. 5. Map data flows and existing systems within WFP CO on beneficiary information (identities, enrolment, payment, reconciliation and monitoring) and with external databases. 6. Prepare a range of reports and develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using tools like Tableau or Power BI to communicate complex findings to stakeholders and management. 7. Support the design, set-up, and implementation of data systems, collaborating with IT officers and technical groups to ensure data needs are met. 8. Support the definition and roll out Cash Base Transfer data management for the Egypt Country Office CBT unit based on established guidelines. 9. Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize business needs, gather requirements, and act as a focal point to bridge gaps between program and technical partners. 10. Guide, supervise, and build the capacity of more junior staff on data analysis best practices and tools. 11. Support in building the capacity of other team members in data analysis best practices and tools. Qualifications &Experience: Education: University degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science or any other related field. Experience &Skills:
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in data science.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in humanitarian and development work.
• Specific experience in the design, set-up, and implementation of data systems.
• Proven capacity to support data and digital strategies in complex operational environments.
• MS package and knowledge in database management.Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. 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: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email. If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only. Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered. 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. 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 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.