Programme Associate, Vulnerability Assessment & Mapping (VAM) SSA6 Re-Advertisement - at World Food Programme (WFP)

JOB PURPOSE

The incumbent will perform food and nutrition security and market data analyses and draft reports to support information consistency and smooth implementation of programs/projects. The work for this position will be done in close liaison with other outcomes and activities support teams, in the Kenya Country Office.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Design as well as develop and test databases for WFP Kenya VAM and Nutrition system in line with changing reporting requirements.
• Continually advise and improve VAM and Nutrition tools and databases in line with new innovations and technology advancements.
• Develop and continually update technical user manuals and documentation for database systems.
• Compile data required for regular Country Office reports on prices, inflation, production, nutrition, specific food security monitoring indicators and other food and nutrition security related indicators. 

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e., VAM, Nutrition, M&E etc.)
• Prior experience with a humanitarian organization or strong background in data analysis and statistical methods would be an added advantage
• Proficiency with WFP corporate data collection, collation, analysis, and visualization tools (ODK, Kobo, ONA, SPSS, R, Stata, Tableau, machine learning)
• Proficiency in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data relating to food and nutrition security, as well as markets
• Experience in drafting high-quality food and nutrition security reports based on analytical findings and demonstrated oral presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrated interest in markets, essential needs and food security assessments, M&E, and nutrition surveys / assessments.
• Ability to plan and organize work; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other colleagues in the UN agencies, Government departments and communities of different national and cultural background.
• Ability and readiness to travel and work under harsh conditions is an advantage.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: University degree in Statistics, Data science and machine learning or Economics.
• Experience and skills: Six years experience with at least three years of progressively responsible job-related technical experience in database systems and analysis.
• Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
• GIS Applications (ARC GIS etc.)

The deadline for application is 18 April 2023