Description of assignment title: Reporting andInformation Management Officer

Duty stations: Nairobi

Duration: 12 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for thegoals

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Number of Assignments: 1

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Mission and objectives:

- The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarianorganization saving lives and changing lives, delivering foodassistance in emergencies and working with communities to improvenutrition and build resilience.
- As the international community has committed to end hunger,achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in ninepeople worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food andfood-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to breakthe cycle of hunger and poverty.
- For its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution tobettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and foracting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hungeras a weapon of war and conflict, WFP was awarded the Nobel PeacePrize in 2020.

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- WFP''s cross-cutting corporate concerns nutrition, genderequality and women''s empowerment, protection and accountability toaffected populations, and environmental sustainability are key
- strategic drivers of programme integration under the currentcountry strategic plan. With strengthened data collection, analysisand knowledge management capacity that is better aligned withnational systems, the WFP Kenya country office tracks and measurein collaboration with the national and county governments how itsresilience investments are reducing humanitarian requirements andexpanding WFP''s impact beyond that of direct implementation andassistance.
- Under the guidance and supervision of the Reporting andInformation Management Team Lead, and in close collaboration withthe programme, partnerships and communications teams, the UNV willsupport reporting, information management, and communicationsactivities across WFP Kenya operations
- The UN volunteer will undertake the following tasks andresponsibilities:
- 1. Reporting Support :
- Support the drafting, editing and consolidation of reportingproducts, including situation updates, programme briefs, donorvisibility materials, and operational summaries.
- Assist in compiling information and inputs from field officesand programme units to support timely and accurate reporting.
- Contribute to the preparation of donor-based communication andreporting materials that highlight programme achievements,operational priorities, and impact.




- Support the development of presentations, briefing notes, andtalking points, among other reporting requirements.
- Ensure reporting materials are aligned with WFP communicationstandards, donor requirements, and organizational messaging.
- 2. Information Management:
- Support the organization, management and dissemination ofprogramme and reporting information across relevant teams.
- Maintain and update information storage, content trackers, andknowledge management systems to support efficient informationsharing.
- Assist in consolidating programme data, field inputs andvisibility materials for reporting and communication purposes.
- Support the packaging and presentation of information intoaccessible and user-friendly formats for internal and externalaudiences.
- Contribute to knowledge management initiatives by documentinglessons learned, best practices and operational highlights from WFPKenya activities .
- 3. Communication and Content Development:
- Support the drafting and quality control of human-intereststories, field stories, programme highlights and other contenthighlighting the impact of WFP Kenya operations.
- Conduct background research and support the management ofinformation, quotes, and field insights to support storytelling,reporting and visibility efforts.
- Support the development of written content for publications,web stories, newsletters, donor visibility materials, and internalcommunication products.
- Assist in drafting communication materials including briefingnotes, talking points, social media content and stakeholderupdates.
- Support the development and dissemination of communication andvisibility materials for internal and external audiences, ensuringalignment with WFP branding and communication guidelines.
- Contribute to communication and outreach efforts related to WFPKenya programmes, field missions, and operational activities.
- Ensure storytelling and communication products upholdhumanitarian communication principles, including dignity, accuracy,and accountability.
- 4. Coordination:
- Liaise with programme, field, and technical teams across WFPKenya to gather timely information, operational updates, andcommunication materials in support of country officepriorities.
- Support coordination of reporting and communication requestsacross relevant WFP units,



UN agencies, and stakeholders.
- Support coordination and information sharing between the WFPKenya Country Office and the Resident Coordinator''s Office (RCO),facilitating alignment on reporting, communication, and visibilitypriorities.
- Assist in ensuring timely communication and follow-up betweenWFP Kenya and the RCO to promote coherence and consistency inmessaging, strategic engagement, and inter-agency communicationefforts. Support collaboration between country office and fieldoffice teams to strengthen information flow and operationalvisibility.
- 5. Additional Responsibilities:
- Support knowledge sharing and information disseminationinitiatives within the Reporting and Information Managementteam.
- Perform other related duties as required to support theeffective functioning of the unit and WFP Kenya operations.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a countryother than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

- 3 years

Languages:

Required education level:

- Master''s degree in Communications, Journalism, InternationalRelations, Development Studies, Information Management, PublicRelations or a related field

Competencies and values:

- Integrity
- Commitment
- Humanity
- Inclusion

Skills and experience:

- Experience in communications, reporting, content development,information management or related fields is desirable.
- Experience drafting reports, communication materials,human-interest stories, or donor visibility content isdesirable.
- Familiarity with humanitarian, development or UN-related workenvironments is desirable.
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and workingin multicultural environments is an advantage.
- Experience supporting knowledge management , informationconsolidation or inter-agency coordination processes is anasset.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications,particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Familiarity with digital communication tools, contentmanagement platforms and design tools is desirable.
- Skills:
- Communication , Storytelling, Editing, Content Development,Information Management, Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement,Knowledge Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Research,Analytical Thinking, Adaptability, Teamwork, Initiative,Professionalism, Time Management, Multitasking, Problem Solving,Accountability, Creativity, Interpersonal Skills, HumanitarianAwareness, Cross-cultural Collaboration, Digital Literacy.

Area(s) of expertise:

- Administration, Communication

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📌 Impact Reporting and Information Lead (Nairobi, Onsite) (Roma)
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