DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 September 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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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 TITLE:

Shipping Data & Systems Analyst

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Consultant I

UNIT/DIVISION:

SCDS (FCU Team) - Supply Chain & Delivery

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Admin DS - HQ, Rome, working from PPR

DURATION:

from 29-Sep-26 to 31-Dec-26

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Reporting first-level to Head of the Freight Control Unit (FCU), and second-level to Chief Shipping the incumbent shall perform the following tasks in liaison/consultation with concerned Shipping staff.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead the integration of Wing/Less data in DOTS with Transport Management System (TMS) thus capturing TMS key data such as updated events and other operational details.
2. Build on Shipping data to produce or refine reports based on requirements gathered and/or end user feedback received from Shipping/Country Offices and Regional Bureaus & coordinate implementation/testing.
3. Develop Non-Food Item dataset in DOTS drawing data from WINGS and from key operational details available in Shipping TMS.
4. Support FCU/Liner/Charter team with Shipping Overviews & building reports/tools/dashboards via DOTS, including documentation and development of online user-friendly guidelines.
5. Continue building and refining Quality Assurance reports by supporting the conversion/automation of the same as well as streamline KPI baseline and performance measurement system in DOTS.
6. Contribute to process overview documentation and update process flows as necessary.
7. Perform reporting function as required, especially for corporate exigencies such as emergencies, special projects, e.g. BPR and Track & Trace.
8. Any other related tasks, as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

1. Integrated reporting capabilities Food/NFI/value/tonnage/operational details/Batch information/Insurance information/GCMF key data.
2. Twofold automated Monthly Data Quality Assurance reports to ensure a. Dots data integrity and b. Operational alerts based on agreed KPIs.
3. Shipping Specific reports developed and existing ones refined supporting Liner & Charter Team.
4. Finalize and refine documentation regarding rational and logic of shipping instruction and consignment overview datasets including new features & User guides of related reports.
5. Produce corporate reports/statistics and emergency reports for Country Offices/Regional Bureaus.
6. Foster understanding and usage of DOTS within the Shipping Teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Completion of first university degree, ideally in an International Business Management or Business Information Technology curriculum.

Experience:

Experience in customer service and Supply Chain functions (managing orders/order allocation, managing delivery schedules, managing payables and/or invoices, etc.). Coordination, market reviews, research and/or simulations, in support of project management activities.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of product, logistics or transport management systems.

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Power Point, Excel, Word and Projects, Access) and ideally in reporting tools such as Tableau, Palantir, etc.

Knowledge of Standardised business support work routines and methods. Tact and courtesy to give and receive information with a variety of individuals. Good attention to detail in order to identify data discrepancies.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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