Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer (National)

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring one National Operational Information Management and Performance Reporting Officer in Nouakchott, Mauritania, for a 12-month assignment. The post reports to the Head of Partnerships, Communications and Reporting and supports all OIM and performance reporting activities, helping to build a standard operating picture of WFP's programme portfolio so that decisions can be made in an informed and timely way. Only Mauritanian nationals are eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Support staff in their area to follow standard OIM and performance reporting procedures and templates, ensuring consistent quality across WFP.
• Gather information and data from media and internal and external sources to share insights between functional areas.
• Help collate and disseminate political and humanitarian analysis on WFP responses, donor policies and trends.
• Support the analysis and communication of the Essential Elements of Information on the operational environment and available resources.
• Act as alternate ACR coordinator for the annual reporting exercise, coordinating coherence and quality of performance information.
• Collaborate with counterparts to keep humanitarian information consistent and complement WFP analysis.
• Support capacity building, such as scheduling OIM and PR training on core competencies.
• Provide secretarial support to Operational Task Forces in emergencies.
• Draft OIM and PR guidance where needed, support quality standards, and help the Partnerships section edit donor reports.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management, Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or another relevant field, or first degree with additional years of related experience and/or training.
• Typically one year or more of postgraduate professional experience, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.
• Fluency (level C) in French and English; knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Required skills

• General knowledge of information management best practices, techniques and processes.
• Strong written and oral communication, including substantive analysis and report writing in French and English.
• Ability to quickly learn WFP-specific processes and systems is an advantage.

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; the deadline is 26 November 2026.