Programme Associate (VAM) SC6
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
6 July 2026-23:59-GMT01:00 Central European Standard Time (Algiers)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 WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds 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 WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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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).
JOB TITLE :Programme Associate (VAM)
LOCATION: Tindouf
CONTRACT TYPE : Service Contract
Level : SC - L6
UNIT/DIVISION : Programme
DURATION :12 months renewable
The Programme Associate (VAM Associate) will be embedded within the RAM unit and will provide specialized technical and analytical support to ensure datadriven decisionmaking accountability and performance monitoring in line with WFP corporate standards.
The position reports to the Head of RAM and operates with a high degree of autonomy judgement and responsibility.
JOB PURPOSE: To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the VAM officer in the implementation of assessments and targeting activities in line with corporate VAM policies and guidance including contributing to vulnerability food security and nutrition assessments (e.g. mVAM) through the design of tools systems and analysis of food assistance needs using SPSS STATA or R to inform evidence-based strategies and programmes;
Support the development of information products and knowledge management systems including dashboards SharePoint platforms seasonal monitors and price bulletins while compiling cleaning and managing spatial and non-spatial datasets related to food security socio-economic conditions agro-ecology nutrition and vulnerability
Maintain update and enhance databases and platforms (e.g. DataViz MODA VAM Data Library) ensuring data quality consistency accessibility and proper documentation and provide technical support to WFP staff and government counterparts to strengthen capacities in assessments data analysis and beneficiary targeting.
Prepare consolidate and quality assure analytical outputs including reports briefs presentations dashboards maps and other data visualization products using tools such as GIS Power BI and Excel to support decision-making and reporting;
Contribute to the design implementation and quality assurance of VAM activities including surveys and assessments by monitoring data collection processes (sampling training supervision) conducting data quality checks and managing analyzing and interpreting datasets related to food security nutrition markets and programme performance;
Liaise with internal units field teams cooperating partners and government counterparts to support coordinated data collection monitoring and reporting while providing day-to-day technical guidance to field monitors enumerators and RAM support staff and contributing to knowledge management and dissemination of best practices;
Support emergency preparedness and response activities including rapid assessments and timely data analysis during crises or shocks.
Support in delivering capacity building and development initiatives and sessions to local stakeholders including partners and community actors.
Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor in support of programme objectives and Country Office priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in economics agriculture social sciences development studies data science or related field is desirable
Experience Knowledge & Skills:
At least 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in food security and nutrition related data collection analysis and reporting. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of several statistical tools and methods for food security analysis such as SPSS STATA R and GIS.
Developed practical expertise in food security analysis and mapping by participating in multiple assessments
Experienced user of visualization software (Python R Power Bi Tableau) and strong database Knowledge (SQL MSAcess).
Experience interacting with partners and other stakeholders.
Experience working in a humanitarian context is a plus
Knowledge & Skills:
Good knowledge of statistics and data science.
Good Knowledge of statistical software
Good Knowledge of geographical information system.
Previous experience in humanitarian context
Previous experience in data management
Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. The French language is a plus.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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At the application stage the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport certificates recommendation letters etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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About Company
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest an ... View more
