Data Analyst

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20 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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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).

Data Analyst Consultant level II – 11 months contract
Assessment and Targeting Unit APPFA

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the overall guidance of the VAM Officer, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties:

•Lead the technical implementation of the Data Quality guidance into Survey Designer and further relevant parts of the APP Ecosystem, including constraints and High Frequency Checks. The data analyst is expected to develop this new work stream under minimal supervision, establishing good collaboration between units.
•Lead the development of a Data Quality Reliability Score, its integration into the Ecosystem and roll-out to COs.
•Lead the testing and rollout of DataBridges for processes covering the assessment data generation, in close collaboration with the data and systems unit.
•Lead development and validation of standard scripts for analysis and visualisation of household data.
•Provide technical VAM support to Country Offices to enhance food security assessment, data management and analysis.
•Support IPC analyses as requested.
•Support the development of new indicators

Representing APP-FA in joint fora and processes with the Data and Systems unit to ensure close collaboration.
• Ad hoc tasks as requested.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
•The Data Quality Guidance is implemented into the VAM ecosystem
•A Data Quality Reliability Score is developed.
•All scripts for key indicators are published in SPSS, Stata, R and Phyton.
•Country Offices have received support in assessment design, data cleaning and analysis, and data sharing.
•IPC analyses are supported.
•Indicator development is supported.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:
Degree in economics, social science, statistics or related field

Experience:
At least 5 years of experience in quantitative data analysis

Knowledge & Skills:
Good knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS and Python required, STATA and R an advantage)
Strong experience in data management and standardization
Strong quantitative data analysis skills
Strong knowledge of food security indicators and conceptual framework
Demonstrated ability to write analytical reports and present findings
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
IPC Level 1 certification is an advantage

Languages:
Fluency in English, working knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish desired

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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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

• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• 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.