Program Assistant for Data Management and Analytics
Qualifications of Program Assistant for Data Management and Analytics:
- Location: Bogota, Colombia
- Vacancy No: 115495
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: WFP World Food Programme
- Deadline: 7 September 2025
Brief details about Program Assistant for Data Management and Analytics:
About
Information about the organization that has offered the job:
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.
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).
This announcement corresponds to a vacancy currently available in the city of Bogotá. However, we are seeking to establish a roster of qualified candidates who may be considered for future opportunities in other cities where operational needs arise.
Candidates who meet the requirements, following an evaluation of their profile and experience, may be included in the roster of eligible candidates, which will remain valid for up to 24 months. Inclusion on the roster does not guarantee immediate hiring, but it will allow candidates to be contacted if new relevant vacancies arise.
JOB TITLE : Program Assistant for Data Management and Analytics
UNIDAD: RAM (Research, Assessment and Monitoring)
DESTINATION PLACE (CITY, COUNTRY): Multilocation
TIPO DE CONTRATO : Service Contract (SC)
DURATION: Six (6) months, extendable according to performance and availability of resources
LEVEL: SC3
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The World Food Programme (WFP) in Colombia is a strategic partner of the State in the implementation of public policies aimed at improving food and nutritional security for the most vulnerable populations. Through its 2024–2028 Country Strategic Plan, WFP contributes to achieving Zero Hunger and other Sustainable Development Goals through interventions that strengthen community resilience, promote the transformation of food systems, and support the development of local markets for small producers.
To ensure the quality and effectiveness of these interventions, WFP prioritizes the strategic management of beneficiary information throughout all phases of the program cycle: from registration and validation to programming, distribution, and reconciliation of assistance. Timely analysis of this data improves operational efficiency, ensures traceability, and supports evidence-based decision-making.
Within this framework, the RAM (Research, Assessment, and Monitoring) Unit leads the evaluation, monitoring, and context analysis processes, ensuring that programmatic decisions are based on reliable and relevant information. Within RAM, the Identity Management (IDM) team plays a key role in managing systems and processes related to beneficiary data, ensuring compliance with principles of security, privacy, and proper information management.
The selected individual will work on the IDM team under the supervision of the Data Management, Analytics, and Innovation Associate. They will join a multidisciplinary team of analysts and data management specialists. Their work will be key to ensuring accurate and timely management of beneficiary information at all stages of the program cycle. In addition to processing, validating, monitoring, and detecting anomalies, they will contribute to the establishment of strategies, policies, and procedures for the proper processing of data, its analysis, and use for decision-making, providing evidence that strengthens the quality of implementation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The selected individual will be responsible for supporting beneficiary information management throughout all phases of WFP’s program cycle in Colombia, in close coordination with the Identity Management (IDM) team. Their primary responsibilities include:
- Provide technical support and advice to the area offices and units involved (Programs, Supply Chain, TEC, RAM, Finance) in activities related to beneficiary data management and the distribution mechanisms used in the different projects.
- Support basic data analysis and reporting on beneficiaries assisted in various ways, using available corporate platforms to generate evidence to support decision-making.
- Contribute to the implementation of data capture tools, ensuring information quality and compliance with corporate guidelines regarding privacy, security, personal data protection, and identity management.
- Participate in assistance reconciliation processes, monitoring, identifying inconsistencies, and preparing internal reports to improve traceability and operational efficiency.
- Manage inter-institutional requests related to beneficiary information, including the preparation of reports on the progress and results of ongoing projects.
- Support the updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to the control of beneficiary and distribution data, in coordination with the corresponding technical areas.
- Gain self-directed knowledge from WFP’s e-learning platform, online technical forums, and other resources to effectively fulfill their responsibilities and share this knowledge with other WFP Colombia members.
- Other requests from the coordinator related to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Completion of secondary education. A professional degree in administration, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or related fields is desirable.
Experience:
3 or more years of experience in personal data processing and IT platforms specializing in personal data management.
Desirable experience:
Knowledge of document or process management, as well as report preparation.
Advanced MS Excel proficiency.
Experience in using applications for process documentation is desirable.
Experience in data visualization technologies such as Tableau and PowerBI is desirable.
Languages:
Oral and written fluency in Spanish, knowledge of English is desirable.
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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
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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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified