WTP Programme Policy Officer – Data Analyst Jobs in Kenya
World Food Programme Programme Policy Officer – Data Analyst Jobs in Kenya; Under the supervision of the Data Analytics Team Lead, the Programme Policy Officer (Data Analyst) – NOA will be responsible for the following deliverables:
Strengthening targeting integrity and decision support
Lead development and operationalization of data-informed framework for identifying and prioritizing vulnerable people for assistance
Design, institutionalize, and maintain analytical tools to track, flag, and report planned and dropped beneficiaries during monthly delivery cycles
Enhance anomaly detection and assurance capacity
Identify and flag anomalies across corporate systems (SCOPE, COMET, WINGS) ensuring accurate reconciliation of transfers and programme data
Establish and maintain in-kind reconciliation mechanisms across COMET, SCOPE, and LESS
Support Area Offices in monitoring anomalies in Payment Lists using dashboards
Oversee deduplication processes, ensuring timely suspension of biometric duplicates and compliance reporting
Support timely and accurate delivery cycle management
Develop and maintain visualization tools to display near real-time delivery cycle progress
Develop dashboards and analytical tools to monitor programme performance and beneficiary trends
Reporting and automation to inform operational improvements
Produce monthly transfer and reconciliation reports for sign-off by senior management
Develop automated reports, dashboards, and visualization tools to support evidence-based decision-making
Capacity building and improved data literacy
Engage CO and AO teams to align analytical products with operational decision-making
Guide staff on data extraction, usage, and interpretation to build capacity
Ensure compliance with WFP data governance, privacy, and security policies
Undertake ad hoc data analysis and
extraction requests as needed
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required
Education
Advanced University degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline OR First University Degree with additional years of relevant work experience/training
Experience
At least 1 year of relevant experience with Advanced Degree OR minimum 3 years with First Degree in data analytics, reconciliation, identity management, operational dashboards, or related fields
Languages
Fluent knowledge of English and Somali
Knowledge and Skills Required
Proficiency in SQL, Power BI/Tableau, and data modelling
Strong data cleaning, validation, and anomaly detection skills
Understanding of SCOPE datasets and humanitarian programme workflows (highly desirable)
Strong communication and capacity building skills
Ability to identify lessons learned and best practices
Ability to conduct training sessions
Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance
Skills in risk identification and mitigation
Ability to support field teams effectively
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; WFP Programme Policy Officer – Data Analyst Jobs in Kenya
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