Product Manager & Data Analyst

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JOB TITLE: Product Manager & Data Analyst
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultant (CST II)
UNIT/DIVISION: Geospatial & Intelligence Unit (PRGFG) / Food Security & Nutrition Analysis Service
DUTY STATION (City Country): Rome Italy (Remote)
DURATION: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Geospatial & Intelligence Unit (PRGFG) within the Food Security & Nutrition Analysis Service is seeking to fill a Product Manager & Data Analyst position to be part of the Global Headquarters team of United Nations World Food Programme.
The Food Security & Nutrition Analysis Service leads WFPs food security analysis supporting a large network of analysts in Regional and Country Offices. Food security analysis is a cornerstone of the organizations work as it provides WFP governments and partners with the essential information to identify populations in need and target the most appropriate type and scale of interventions as well as the necessary knowledge to inform policy decisions and advocacy efforts. VAM oversees data generation for develops digital platforms and analytical tools for food security for vulnerability analysis program outcome monitoring and the development of digital platforms and analytical tools. These include emergency and in-depth household and market assessments spatial analysis early warning information food security and price monitoring and economic and market trend analyses.
PRGF identifies different steps for planning of surveys to final dissemination of results each in need of specific technological solutions. The activities under this assignment will ensure that WFP-PRG databases and engines are ready to accommodate and process high frequency household survey data for evidence creation. Activities will also include strengthening capacity to enhance users ability to utilize the generated evidence at country level. Guidance will be developed on how to generate high quality evidence starting from data collection to dissemination. Participation in the governance body will be key to ensure the quality of data integration processes. Finally it will work responsibly to share data and analysis with the broader community.
The Geospatial & Intelligence Unit (PRGF) is primarily responsible for correct and efficient coordination between the different functional units in the Food Security & Nutrition Service and with WFPs policies and best practices related to digital solutions and assets. The incumbent will support WFP Country Offices worldwide in developing and implement new analytical tools prepare guidelines manages data visualization and contributes to advocacy campaigns.
The Product Manager & Data Analyst will ensure coordination and project management collaboration for a well-integrated ecosystem. Moreover he/she will work to guarantee coherent adoption of data sources which is transformed into actionable information connecting different workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
To manage all information and data flows and public information interfaces that pertain to PRGs activities and outputs.

Employee Terms and Conditions:
Employees holding consultancy contracts and any other short-term type of contracts are specifically excluded from the HR policy on Flexible working arrangement (including the requested regular telecommuting) unless their terms of reference specify otherwise.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall supervision of the Lead Systems and Technical Coordinator within the Geospatial & Intelligence Unit the Product Manager & Data Analyst will have the following responsibilities:
1. In relation to transforming data into timely evidence for preparedness targeting prioritization and monitoring analyse food security data resources and user requirements; and procedures and/or recommend enhancements in the functionality of existing procedures and systems.
a. Translate requirements into information management applications.
b. Analyse procedures for recommended digitalization.
c. Recommend enhancements in the functionality of existing procedures and systems.
d. Support the compiling of documentation required for IT solution development
e. Follow WFPs policies and best practices related to digital solutions and assets development management and coordination.
2. Study existing cross-functional information sources and in close coordination with concerned units and cross functional hubs collate the information in dedicated repository(es)
3. Support the coordination and implementation of capacity building activities on how to convert data into evidence:
a. To enhance transparent analytics
b. To assess the impact of WFP intervention
c. To communicate evidence efficiently
4. Maintain close liaison with the officers responsible for other specific areas of Information and Knowledge Management and with officers responsible for Information and Technology to ensure effective collaboration.
5. Promote the utilization of WFP evidence in a timely manner from WFP partners and key humanitarian actors supporting the internal adoption of Open Data initiatives within the organization.
6. Expand VAM standardized scripts related to the replicability of the household data analysis including with new analytical content overseeing the creation of new analysis packages for R Stata SPSS and/or Python.
7. Support the development of automated analysis pipelines with Data Bridges module for household data and analysis packages created.
8. Support Country and Regional Offices with household price and market data management and with field missions related to user case definition piloting and implementation as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The key outputs of the consultant are expected to be:
Household data from assessment and monitoring surveys is returned to stakeholders as a common good
Business documentation available for the application pertaining to the APP ecosystem
Guidance notes and training materials are developed to ensure full adoption of methods and practices that are linked to the APP ecosystem
Communication material for user adoption of the applications
Lively engagement level on internal and external communication channels: equitably incorporate diverse people voices ideas and information to lay the groundwork for quality outcomes and democratic legitimacy.
Briefs on evidence generation project progression based on communication to COs and IT solution development activities
Disseminate briefs on the activities performed within the data integration and ontology governance bodies
Achieve integration across systems allowing smooth user experience interoperability between platforms
Managed Open-Source community around analytical needs of VAM officers
API Gateway data sources replicated on Tableau Analytics server.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:

Advanced University degree in statistics information technology data science or similar relevant discipline.
Experience:
Six years of relevant post-graduate experience in information technology and economic and/or food security analysis including:
Data management
Quantitative analysis
Working with economic and household survey data
Participation in household and/or market field assessments is an asset.
Knowledge & Skills:
Excellent analytical and conceptual skills;
Excellent command of MS Office and MS SQL;
Excellent proficiency on information management and IT solution delivery skills;
Good knowledge of Python R or STATA;
Good knowledge of BI analytics tools (preferably Tableau)
Knowledge of Python GAMS R SPSS STATA coding skills is an advantage;
Good writing skills with a demonstrated ability to write concise technical documentation;
Problem-solving attitude and creativity paired with attention to detail;
Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team;
Ability to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Willingness to participate to field mission.
Languages:
International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or WFPs working language Portuguese.

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