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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