Data Analyst (Global Food Insecurity Analysis) 1
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Job Title: Data Analyst (Global Food Insecurity Analysis)
Type of Contract: Regular consultancy (CST)
Division: Needs Assessment and Targeting Unit (RAM-N), Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Division
Duty Station (City, Country): HQ Rome
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The magnitude and severity of the global food crisis continues to escalate: Across the 82 countries where WFP operates, it is estimated that up to 345 million people are acutely food insecure or at high risk, driven by conflict, economic shocks and natural disasters. 50 million people worldwide are at risk of falling into famine or famine-like conditions in 2022, unless they receive immediate life-saving assistance.
Providing up-to-date, consistent information on the magnitude and severity of food crises and needs –globally, regionally and per country – is of strategic importance for WFP, in order to be able to communicate needs to potential donors, raise awareness, also in partnership with other organizations, and to inform strategic decisions within WFP.
WFP’s Research Assessment and Monitoring Division (Needs Assessment and Targeting Unit, RAM-N) – in collaboration with other RAM and WFP units – is the main provider of numbers, analysis and contents on global trends of acute food insecurity and food assistance needs within WFP, and provides inputs for several flagship reports and other documents of strategic importance, including WFP’s Global Operation Response Plan and the FAO-WFP Hunger Hotspots Report. Global food insecurity information is regularly required for senior management briefs and communication products.
RAM-N is looking for a Data Analyst with experience in quantitative data analysis and database management, in particular with excellent excel skills, for the analysis of global food insecurity trends and its drivers, including conflict.
ACCOUNTABITLITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall guidance of a VAM officer, the Consultant will be responsible for providing data and analysis on the number of people in acute food insecurity and the drivers (with a focus on conflict), globally, regionally and by country:
- Regularly update and improve the database of IPC/CH and equivalent numbers per country.
- Support the development of technical solutions to allow easy access to the data, for example through APIs.
- Provide analysis on trends of acute food insecurity, with a focus on conflict as a key driver
- Contribute needs numbers and analysis to WFP and joint flagship reports (WFP Global Response Plan, FAO-WFP Hunger Hotspots Report)
- Draft talking points and senior management briefs and other talking points
- Draft publications on methods and use of WFP’s global acute food insecurity numbers
- Any other related assignments as agreed with the supervisor.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
- Up-to-date and improved internal database on acute food security
- Contributions to Global Operational Response Plan and Hunger Hotspots Report provided
- Talking points and management briefs provided on demand
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced university degree in data science, economics, social science, geography, development, international relations, conflict studies or related field
Experience: At least 3-years work experience in food security or conflict analysis, in different settings
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Excellent knowledge of excel.
- Experience in working with databases.
- Knowledge of other suitable data management, analysis and data visualization software (Python/R, SQL, …) is an asset.
- Good understanding of data, indicators and methodologies behind different types of food security and/or conflict indicators
- Good understanding of global and regional trends in food crises and drivers for food insecurity, in particular conflict.
- Good understanding and experience with needs assessment analysis, frameworks and actors, with a focus on food security, for example experience with IPC, CH, or HNO processes is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to write analytical reports and present findings
- Competencies: Cognitive Capacity, Teamwork, Action Management, Innovation, Teamwork, Partnering, Client Orientation
Languages:
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other UN languages is an asset
Terms and Conditions
WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.
http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.
Deadline for applications: 23 October 2022
Ref.: VA No. 175761
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.
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