Food Security Data Analyst – CST I – Islamabad

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Food Security Data Analyst

Grade: Regular – CST I

Type of contract: International Consultant        

Duration:  6 Months            

Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan

Vacancy Number: 832748

Date of Publication: 1st May, 2024

Deadline of Application: 14th May, 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Internationals only. 

Note: This vacancy announcement will also be used to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive package including medical insurance. 

JOB PURPOSE

To provide direct analytical support to on-going surveys and other primary data products while also helping to identify information gaps and solutions, including the possibility of establishing an mVAM function within the Country Office.

In addition, to provide support to strengthen the capacities of the national VAM team and counterparts, where possible.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The Staff Member will be responsible for the following areas:

1. Primary Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee all aspects of primary data collection,including sampling, questionnaire design, and data collection using MODA. Manage and analyze data using SPSS, ensuring accurate data visualization and reporting tailored to various audiences.
2. mVAM Strategy Development and Implementation: Develop a comprehensive strategy for mVAM in Pakistan CO, prioritizing near-real-time situation monitoring, market analysis,and commodity movement mapping. Collaborate with other UN agencies to expand
mVAM usage and effectiveness.
3. Real-Time Market Monitoring Enhancement: Strengthen real-time market monitoring and reporting systems, particularly for early warning purposes. Collaborate with the VAM team to assess existing market data, identify gaps, and develop strategies to fill them, including through mVAM price monitoring or alternative channels. Enhance the timeliness and relevance of market monitor reports.
4. Focused Research Design and Implementation: Collaborate with the program team to design and execute targeted research activities, including studies on intrahousehold food access, food taboos, household-level food security and nutrition relationships, and the impact of livelihood programs on incomes and women’s empowerment.
5. Capacity Strengthening: Develop and implement capacity-strengthening initiatives forthe team in all the aforementioned areas, providing training, mentorship, and resources to enhance skills and knowledge.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced University degree (recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php) in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Economics, Performance Management, Monitoring and Evaluation and other related fields, or First University degree (recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php) with additional 2 years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Should you not find your university degree in this link, kindly note that it will be your responsibility to obtain a formal letter from your Ministry of Education stating their recognition of the university and degree.

Experience
 Minimum of three years of relevant professional level work experience in development or humanitarian work such as Monitoring, Evaluation, Programme/project design and/or management, needs assessment, research, reporting, etc
 Experience in using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools, methods and approaches.
 Experience in training/capacity building for data analysis, presenting results and reporting for different audiences.
 Previous experience in WFP VAM and monitoring functions, in the areas of field monitoring and evaluation methods, metrics, statistical applications, and reporting
systems.

Knowledge & skills:
 Expert in analyzing primary data using software such as SPSS, STATA, or R.
 Experience working with WFP or other UN agencies in food and nutrition security.
 Ability to work with secondary data, consolidating information from various sources and synthesizing concisely for advocacy and decision-making.
 Expertise in survey/study design, including sampling, tools development, etc. for both standard surveys and for monitoring systems.

Language
Fluency (level C) in English language.

HOW TO APPLY

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The World Food Programme (WFP) has been present in Pakistan since 1968 with the focus of work evolving from providing humanitarian assistance to positioning itself as a partner of choice for supporting the Government’s development priorities. Under the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027 WFP continues to support national development priorities by complementing government efforts to improve food and nutrition security while also playing an integral role in emergency preparedness and humanitarian response. WFP Pakistan is in the process of raising the profile of food (in)security to government and other stakeholders by working with the other Rome Based Agencies to strengthen the use of evidence for advocacy and decision making.

Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Consultant will be responsible for strengthening the overall food security analysis, reporting and internal analytical capacity for Pakistan CO.

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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.