JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

21 September 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Kinshasa)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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 PURPOSE:

To support all Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting (OIM & PR) activities using advanced technology to support enhancing standard and consistent operating picture of WFP operations and associated results to facilitate automated informed and timely decision-making at all levels throughout the organization.

JOB TITLE: Partnerships (Reporting) Officer

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract (SC8)

UNIT/DIVISION: Partnerships

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Kinshasa, DR Congo

DURATION: 6 months

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Not all-inclusive, not exhaustive):

• Support staff in assigned area to ensure that standard OIM & PR procedures and templates are followed to drive the quality, consistency and standardization of information management and performance reporting across WFP.
• Gather and analyze relevant information and data from media and local internal and external sources to facilitate and maximize 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.
• Contribute to the collation 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.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Operational Task Force (OTF) meeting briefs for Senior Leaders (CO and RBJ) in collaboration with the country office programme, monitoring & evaluation, logistics and resource management functions by coordination to ensure coherence and quality of performance information.
• Collaborate with counterparts internally and with other UN agencies to ensure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information.
• Support the enhancement of the capacity of WFP staff and partners to effectively manage operational information and performance reporting through assisting in the delivery of the OIM & PR training on core competencies. Support the drafting of, and contribute to, any OIM & PR related normative guidance as required.
• Contribute to initiatives for developing improved, streamlined, and harmonized OIM&PR. Systematize information, data analysis and visual presentations. Support the preparation of thematic briefs for the Executive Director, Regional Bureau and other key internal stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of advocacy documents for resource mobilization through proposals, donor reports, and communication products including infographics and fact sheets, highlighting operational achievements.
• Other as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Data analytics and creative design and visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Advanced technology applications and software.
• Information management best practices and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and report writing skills.
• Has motivated team spirit and contributed to a gender-balanced, inclusive and sound working environment.
• Minimum one or more years of relevant professional work experience in reporting roles.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:

Advanced University degree in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses

EXPERIENCE:

At least one (1) year of postgraduate professional experience in Political Science, International Development, Development Economics, International Relations, Law, Marketing, Communications or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Specialised knowledge of information management best practices, techniques and processes with some understanding of the basic theoretical background.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including substantive analysis and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate to UN/WFP specific processes and systems.
• Demonstrated competence in use of spreadsheets, data presentation and reporting skills.

LANGUAGE:

Fluency (Level C) in the English and intermediate or advanced (level B) of French is required.

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:  [email protected]

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

• 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements