Programme Policy Consultant at World Food Programme (WFP)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

There is a great need to provide timely and accurate food security and related information to support evidence-based programming in the region, and Research, Assessment, and Monitoring (RAM)  activities have expanded significantly in recent times.

One important engagement of the RBN RAM unit has been the support to Eritrea Government in developing a national resilience strategy, jointly with FAO. This involves the design of the methodology, training of the Government officers, implementation of field survey, analysis, and finalization of a report based on evidence.

The candidate is expected to play a lead role in this important initiative in Eritrea and other works undertaken by the WFP Research, Assessment, and Monitoring (RAM) unit for food security analysis.

There is a great need to provide timely and accurate food security and related information to support evidence-based programming in the region, and RAM activities have expanded significantly in recent times.

One important engagement of the RBN RAM unit has been the support to Eritrea Government in developing a national resilience strategy, jointly with FAO. This involves the design of the methodology, training of the Government officers, implementation of field survey, analysis, and finalization of a report based on evidence.

JOB PURPOSE

The candidate is expected to play a lead role in this important initiative in Eritrea, in addition to other works undertaken by the WFP RAM unit for food security analysis.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A post-graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Food Security, Nutrition, Food Security, Data Science, Geography, or a related field.

Experience:

At least six years of progressively responsible experience in food security assessment and analysis, humanitarian assessments, and information management

Languages:

English, a second UN language (especially French) would be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• A solid experience in food security and nutrition analysis;
• Experience in implementation of mVAM including design of tools and methodology, and also analysis of mVAM data;
• A good experience in producing information products based on food security and nutrition analysis

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide technical advice and support to WFP and its partners on matters about food security strategies, policies, programmes and facilitate the timely and productive use of related outputs in a manner that complies with WFP standards and processes.
2. Provide technical strategic guidance and support to country offices and others (Internal and external to WFP) associated with the collection, use, and analysis of market-related activities, including monitoring and assessments.
3. Lead the IGAD regional food crisis report in collaboration with FAO, IGAD, FSIN, and other partners and other collaborative works with various partners.
4. Support the analytical work on food security and related issues undertaken by the RBN RAM unit as needed.
5. Help in the capacity development of relevant RAM staff on food security analysis;
6. Support the country offices in food security assessments, analyses, and report write-ups.
7. In coordination with FAO and the Government, lead the finalization of methodology, tools, and implementation of the Eritrea national resilience strategy.
8. Any other tasks as assigned by the Head of the Unit.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

1. Finalized methodology and tools for resilience baseline survey in Eritrea.
2. Field level data and a draft report on Eritrea resilience strategy, subject to the implementation conditions in the field to be agreed with the Government.
3. Support in ensuring that assessment findings are easily translated into the operational programmatic response is provided to COs.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

International Consultancy

UNIT/DIVISION:

Research, Assessment, and Monitoring

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Nairobi, Kenya (Regional Bureau)

DURATION:

11 months (Initially 6 months, to be extended)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

August 11, 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted