Research & Assessments Lead (VAM Officer)
Research & Assessments Lead (VAM Officer)
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
5 June 202523:59GMT02:00 Eastern European Time (Kiev)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).
The consultant will act as the lead for assessments and market analysis and will report to the Head of RAM. Tasks include:
1. Assessments targeting and research activities
a. Conduct and drive needs assessments including food security essential needs markets livelihoods analyses and vulnerability profiling
b. Conduct and drive survey design for household needs assessments using both quantitative and qualitative approaches
c. Monitor the development of household and market analysis data tools in accordance with corporate standards
d. Act as RAM lead on targeting including design of appropriate vulnerability profiling methodologies advise on targeting approaches and contribute to the targeting framework of the CO
e. Seek out opportunities for new methodological developments and assessment methods as appropriate for the Ukrainian context
f. Develop a series of white paper short briefs focused on current topics of interest and relevance to food security and WFPs work in Ukraine
g. Coordinate assessment activities including food security livelihoods and market analyses across the Country Office and Field Offices in Kyiv Lviv Dnipro and Odesa
h. Provide support and capacity building to WFP staff and partners on food security and other relevant analytical areas
i. Develop relevant research concepts
2. External engagements
a. Represent WFP in various analytical coordination platforms and interagency working groups
b. Facilitate collaboration and joint projects with external research bodies e.g. academic institutions third party monitoring companies and research partners
3. Crosscutting RAM activities
a. Supervise staff as required
b. Support the development of the Interim Country Strategic Plan and provide internal and external processes and presentations with assessment data and analysis
c. Contribute to the development of programme activities providing technical analysis interpretation and recommendations to enable effective programme design
d. Any other assigned task
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
1. At least one highquality needs assessment to inform programme design successfully carried out
2. Analysis carried out to inform the elaboration of peopleinneed for the food security and livelihoods cluster
3. Updated vulnerability profiling to inform needsbased targeting of the country office in place
4. Market assessments completed in close coordination and collaboration with field offices
5. White paper issue briefs researched and published in accordance with country office interests
6. Updated assessment and research strategy for the Ukraine CO in place
7. Technical and analytical inputs provided to the implementation of the Ukraine Interim Country Strategic Plan
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced university degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Statistics economics development economics public policy social science food security or similar relevant discipline or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or coursework/trainings.
Coursework/trainings in statistics econometrics database management data visualisation household economics or other relevant topics is an advantage.
Experience:
At least 5 years of postgraduate professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility in an analytical function.
Experience in the following areas is essential:
Data cleaning management and analysis of household survey data;
Management of household assessment;
Food security and related methodologies;
Market assessments;
Targeting;
Report writing and dissemination;
Supervision of technical teams.
Experience in the following areas is a strong asset:
Poverty methodologies
WFPs analytical frameworks and suite of indicators
Collaboration with academic institutions and other knowledge providers
Knowledge & Skills:
Good communication skills both written and oral
Good data management and analytical skills;
Good command of Excel and either one of STATA SPSS or R;
Problemsolving mindset and creativity;
Team player attitude and the ability to effectively collaborate across teams and functions;
Ability to establish effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Willingness to participate in field missions.
Languages:
Fluent written and spoken English (level C);
Working knowledge (level B) of another UN language is an advantage.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We 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
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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.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
