DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS20 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity.
It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.ABOUT WFPThe World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.To learn more about WFP, visit our website: www.wfp.org.WHY JOIN WFP?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).Position: Data Analyst Consultant Level II - 11 months contractUnit: Assessment and Targeting Unit APPFAACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the overall guidance of the VAM Officer, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties:Lead the technical implementation of the Data Quality guidance into Survey Designer and further relevant parts of the APP Ecosystem, including constraints and High Frequency Checks.Lead the development of a Data Quality Reliability Score, its integration into the Ecosystem and roll-out to COs.Lead the testing and rollout of DataBridges for processes covering the assessment data generation, in close collaboration with the data and systems unit.Lead development and validation of standard scripts for analysis and visualisation of household data.Provide technical VAM support to Country Offices to enhance food security assessment, data management and analysis.Support IPC analyses as requested.Support the development of new indicators.Representing APP-FA in joint fora and processes with the Data and Systems unit to ensure close collaboration.Ad hoc tasks as requested.DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:The Data Quality Guidance is implemented into the VAM ecosystem.A Data Quality Reliability Score is developed.All scripts for key indicators are published in SPSS, Stata, R and Python.Country Offices have received support in assessment design, data cleaning and analysis, and data sharing.IPC analyses are supported.Indicator development is supported.QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Education:Degree in economics, social science, statistics or related field.Experience:At least 5 years of experience in quantitative data analysis.Knowledge Skills:Good knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS and Python required, STATA and R an advantage).
Strong experience in data management and standardization.
Strong quantitative data analysis skills.
Strong knowledge of food security indicators and conceptual framework.
Demonstrated ability to write analytical reports and present findings.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
IPC Level 1 certification is an advantage.Languages:Fluency in English, working knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish desired.WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORKThe WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONWFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all.
We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey.
Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at ****** FEE DISCLAIMERThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONWe strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language.Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter.Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc.
may potentially be requested at a future time.Please contact us at ****** in case you face any challenges with submitting your application.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.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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