Data Assistant, SSA5, Chisinau, Moldova

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Current opening is in Chisinau, Moldova. This VA may be used as a roster VA to fill in similar positions in Moldova. Ukrainian nationals with work permit in Moldova can be also considered for a post. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, working towards achieving a world with zero hunger. Since the beginning of the Ukraine refugee crisis in February 2022, WFP launched a deployment exercise to set up operations in neighboring countries and ensure food needs are met both inside and outside of the Ukrainian territory. The newly established WFP Moldova office is now seeking to fill the position of data analyst to support the adequate tracking and coordination of delivery of hot meals in refugee reception centers in Moldova. The data analyst will report to the Emergency Programme Officer in Moldova. WFP Moldova, following a request from the Government of Moldova and in coordination with UNHCR, will lead the coordination of partners in the Food Security Sub-Working Group, ensuring that all needs are met at the reception centers by WFP and the different partners in this area of intervention as well as those in transit. WFP and UNHCR plan to develop a planning and tracking platform for delivery and distribution of assistance. The platform will allow tracking the needs and requests from partners and mapping of different locations of assistance and deliveries. The mapping will ensure consistent information on needs and areas of logistics support. The role of the data analyst will be to support the Food Security Working Group Coordinator to liaise with WFP cooperating partners to systematically track the needs and gaps in coverage of reception centers on a daily basis and produce a visualization tool for partners to easily access this information and enabling data-driven decision making for WFP’s activities. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordination with partners for data sharing and timely submission of data. Clean, consolidate, and analyze data received from the cooperating partners for registration. Follow-up issues received from CFM channels. Follow up on data issues and pending programmatic steps such as registration and cash-out with CPs for timely implementation. Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems. Type in data provided directly from CPs via emails or text. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Undergraduate level university degree in International Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Information Management and Research, Computer Sciences or other related fields. Experience: Experience of using Microsoft Excel, Tableau or a similar systems, ideally in the context on a UN agency or international organisation, is desirable. Knowledge &Skills: Experience in reporting and communication activities required, strong understanding of OIM concepts and principles, best practices, techniques and processes. Strong data collection, analysis and visualization skills. Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret information and draw out the key messages; Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate and tactfully liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures; Strong oral and written communication skills, able to clearly articulate insights to stakeholders in WFP; Action management skills (time management, organization, judgement) to ensure ability to balance competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines; Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy. Fully committed and motivated to represent and achieve the aims of the World Food Programme. Experience working in UN organizations, particularly across functions and divisions in WFP Languages: Fluent in English. Russian (B1) desirable. Knowledge of a second UN language is an asset. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Type of Contract: SSA5 Unit/Division: Programme / PRO Duty Station (City, Country): Current opening is in Chisinau, Moldova. Duration: 3 months (ASAP), extension pending performance and continuation of WFP’s programme of work in Moldova. Applicaition link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=165623&company=C0000168410P