About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) Pacific Multi-Country Office is seeking a Programme and Policy Officer (Information Management) in Suva, Fiji. Operating under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the officer will maintain Programme Unit information systems, facilitate data analysis and reporting, and serve as the information management focal point for the Regional Pacific Food Security Cluster (rPFSC) and Pacific Regional Cash Working Group (PRCWG). The position is offered on an 8-month Service Contract (Level 7) with possible extension up to 11 months.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package corresponding to a Level 7 Service Contract
- Working in an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Access to personal and professional development opportunities including training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education is required; a university degree in Information Management, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation, Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Data Science, or a related field is desirable
- At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in information management, programme support, monitoring and evaluation, data management, reporting, or related fields
- Experience managing databases, information systems, and digital data collection platforms
- Experience analyzing, visualizing, and reporting data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools
- Experience supporting programme monitoring, performance reporting, results tracking, and developing dashboards or analytical products
- Fluency (Level C) in oral and written English
- Desirable experience working with UN agencies, INGOs/NGOs, or government institutions, supporting coordination mechanisms (e.g., Food Security Clusters, Cash Working Groups), and using tools such as KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, or ArcGIS
- Members of UN oversight bodies (e.g., ACABQ, ICSC, JIU, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor) are ineligible during service and within three years of leaving service
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: August 27, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+12:00 Fiji Time
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, filling in employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application online exclusively through the WFP recruiting system using your complete profile
- If experiencing technical issues with the application system, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
Additional information
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with recruitment
- All selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks
- For reasonable accommodation requests during the recruitment process, applicants with disabilities can contact global.inclusion@wfp.org
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with 7+ years of experience in information management, M&E, or data reporting.
- Experts in Microsoft Excel, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, or ArcGIS.
- Candidates with a university degree in a quantitative field like Statistics, Data Science, or Information Systems.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is short-term, lasting 8 months with a possible extension to 11 months.
- The role is on-site in Suva, Fiji, requiring the candidate to be mobile.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to apply their data science or statistics expertise within a high-impact humanitarian context. It fits well for those aiming to build a track record with the UN, gain experience in regional coordination platforms like the Food Security Cluster, and enhance their skills in digital data collection tools.
Our take
Highly recommended for experienced information management professionals with a strong background in humanitarian coordination and data visualization, particularly those seeking a short-term international assignment in Fiji.
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