Programme Assistant
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Mogadishu
Somalia
December 5, 2025
Full-timeDecember 5, 2025
Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM/PR) Officer
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its efforts in providing food assistance and is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, reflecting its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts globally. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, encouraging qualified candidates from various backgrounds to apply, and invests in the professional development of its employees through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
Job Overview:
The Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM/PR) Officer plays a crucial role in the World Food Programme's mission by leading and coordinating all OIM/PR activities. This position is essential for ensuring that high-quality information supports evidence-based decision-making and enhances donor confidence. The Officer will manage and develop OIM/PR systems and processes, collaborating with various units such as Programme, Field/Area Offices, Partnerships, Budget, and Supply Chain. The role requires a proactive approach to information management, ensuring that the OIM/PR team delivers consistent and reliable information that facilitates informed decision-making at all levels. The Officer will also be responsible for supervising the OIM/PR team, providing guidance, oversight, and quality assurance of deliverables, and acting as the focal point for OIM/PR within the Country Office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key accountabilities for the OIM/PR Officer include leading and coordinating all OIM/PR activities, ensuring standard and consistent information for WFP operations. The Officer will supervise, coach, and mentor the OIM/PR team, providing guidance and quality assurance of deliverables. Responsibilities also include leading and coordinating external and internal reporting, overseeing the preparation of the Annual Country Report, and driving innovation in information management. The Officer will enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partners through training, collaborate with other UN agencies to ensure consistency in humanitarian information, and support the drafting and updating of the Country Strategic Plan. Additionally, the Officer will coordinate with the PMLE and VAM teams to support evidence generation for program-related decisions and document lessons learned for knowledge sharing.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Information Management, Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may be accepted. The position requires at least three years of relevant experience for candidates with an advanced degree or a minimum of five years of postgraduate professional experience for those with a first university degree. Experience in leading teams and managing information/reporting functions is highly desirable, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualization tools and digital technologies.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in relevant fields such as Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Information Management, Journalism, Business Management, or Social Sciences. Candidates with a first university degree may also qualify if they have additional relevant work experience. Continuous professional development and training in related areas are encouraged to enhance the candidate's qualifications.
Experience:
The OIM/PR Officer should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience if holding an advanced university degree, or five years of postgraduate professional experience if holding a first university degree. This experience should be in a relevant field of work, ideally with a background in international humanitarian development. Candidates should demonstrate experience in leading teams and managing information/reporting functions, showcasing their ability to handle complex information management tasks effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) and Somali is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required. The ability to communicate effectively in both languages is crucial for collaboration with diverse stakeholders and for the dissemination of information.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only, with a strong encouragement for female candidates to apply. WFP promotes female-friendly spaces in the workplace and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization emphasizes an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. The recruitment process does not involve any fees, and candidates are advised to ensure their application profiles are complete and accurate. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and all employment decisions are based on organizational needs and individual qualifications.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its efforts in providing food assistance and is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, reflecting its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts globally. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, encouraging qualified candidates from various backgrounds to apply, and invests in the professional development of its employees through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
Job Overview:
The Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting (OIM/PR) Officer plays a crucial role in the World Food Programme's mission by leading and coordinating all OIM/PR activities. This position is essential for ensuring that high-quality information supports evidence-based decision-making and enhances donor confidence. The Officer will manage and develop OIM/PR systems and processes, collaborating with various units such as Programme, Field/Area Offices, Partnerships, Budget, and Supply Chain. The role requires a proactive approach to information management, ensuring that the OIM/PR team delivers consistent and reliable information that facilitates informed decision-making at all levels. The Officer will also be responsible for supervising the OIM/PR team, providing guidance, oversight, and quality assurance of deliverables, and acting as the focal point for OIM/PR within the Country Office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key accountabilities for the OIM/PR Officer include leading and coordinating all OIM/PR activities, ensuring standard and consistent information for WFP operations. The Officer will supervise, coach, and mentor the OIM/PR team, providing guidance and quality assurance of deliverables. Responsibilities also include leading and coordinating external and internal reporting, overseeing the preparation of the Annual Country Report, and driving innovation in information management. The Officer will enhance the capacity of WFP staff and partners through training, collaborate with other UN agencies to ensure consistency in humanitarian information, and support the drafting and updating of the Country Strategic Plan. Additionally, the Officer will coordinate with the PMLE and VAM teams to support evidence generation for program-related decisions and document lessons learned for knowledge sharing.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Information Management, Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may be accepted. The position requires at least three years of relevant experience for candidates with an advanced degree or a minimum of five years of postgraduate professional experience for those with a first university degree. Experience in leading teams and managing information/reporting functions is highly desirable, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualization tools and digital technologies.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in relevant fields such as Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Information Management, Journalism, Business Management, or Social Sciences. Candidates with a first university degree may also qualify if they have additional relevant work experience. Continuous professional development and training in related areas are encouraged to enhance the candidate's qualifications.
Experience:
The OIM/PR Officer should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience if holding an advanced university degree, or five years of postgraduate professional experience if holding a first university degree. This experience should be in a relevant field of work, ideally with a background in international humanitarian development. Candidates should demonstrate experience in leading teams and managing information/reporting functions, showcasing their ability to handle complex information management tasks effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) and Somali is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required. The ability to communicate effectively in both languages is crucial for collaboration with diverse stakeholders and for the dissemination of information.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only, with a strong encouragement for female candidates to apply. WFP promotes female-friendly spaces in the workplace and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization emphasizes an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. The recruitment process does not involve any fees, and candidates are advised to ensure their application profiles are complete and accurate. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and all employment decisions are based on organizational needs and individual qualifications.
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