Beirut – Data Analyst (Retail) SC8
Are you passionate about changing and improving the lives of millions of people world-wide?
Are YOU up for a Life-Changing Experience?
Do you want to be part of an International Humanitarian Organization with a very diverse workplace?
If YES, this WFP job vacancy is the opportunity for you
Deadline for applications:
This Vacancy Announcement will close on 25 October 2022at 11:59 PM, Rome Time.
Terms and conditions:
– This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates ONLY
– Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
– Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
About WFP:
Assisting more than 90 million people in 83 countries each year, the World Food Program (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.
As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.
In Lebanon, WFP works to support approximately 1,200,000 refugees through e-cards; 350,000 Lebanese through NPTP; 75,000 Syrian and Lebanese children through School Meals; and 400,000 Lebanese with in-kind assistance through the economic crisis response. With the goal of providing excellence in user service for the people we serve, WFP is looking for a Full Stack Web Developer to assist the team in their current development tasks, deliver well-documented maintainable code as well as implement corporate WFP solutions in Lebanon.
To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:
https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Job Context:
The post will be based in Beirut Country Office. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Head of Retail and the technical guidance of the Supply Chain Division and Retail Data team in Headquarters.
Job Purpose:
To perform data collection and data analysis of itemized sales data from WFP contracted retailers, in addition to third-party price monitoring data
Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Head of Retail and the technical guidance of the Supply Chain Division and Retail Data team in Headquarters, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Data Analysis & Visualization:
- Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports from a variety of Retail data sources to support decision-making;
- Create dashboards and reports to support CO Management and Field Offices including but not limited to: price monitoring, category management, etc.
- Produce regular reporting and dashboards for various stakeholders;
- Acquire data from data sources such as publications, country statistics and external sources on the Retail industry;
- Identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets to support Retail Operations; could include: inflation analysis, exchange rate fluctuation, market scarcities/ brands availability, etc.
- Analyze third party price monitoring data to construct price index for measurement of shop performance and recommendation of prices
- Conduct cost-efficiency analysis for WFP programmes utilizing price data from Supply Chain, Retail prices, and Third-party price data
- Conduct in-depth anomalies reporting and analysis to detect potential fraud risks for further follow-up
Data Collection:
- Work with WFP contracted retailers and various software providers to collect itemized sales data from WFP contracted retailers
- Filter and clean data to ensure data integrity and accuracy of retail reporting
- Locate, define and implement new process improvement opportunities in data quality at various levels (Shops, Software companies, products, field office level and country office level)
- Aggregate other data sources available (third party monitoring, internal field monitoring, beneficiary feedback & complaints, etc.) to input into retail dashboards
- Work with HQ, and Technical and Data teams in the CO to ensure data is aligned with other units
Project Management (Market Price Monitoring):
- Manage relationship with Third Party Price Monitoring firm to ensure timely collection of prices in the market and quality assurance of collected data
- Manage performance of Third-Party Price Monitoring firm, working with them to resolve any issues as they arise, and escalating when needed
- Analyze third-party price monitoring data to construct price index for measurement of shop performance and recommendation of prices
Other:
- Support ad-hoc reporting requests when needed by CO Management or Field Offices
- Coordinate with various data teams (IT, OIM, VAM, etc.) and data systems across WFP to ensure alignment with CO
- Work closely with the team to prioritize business and information needs;
- Perform other related duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university Degree in Statistics, Economics, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other related field or First university degree with additional years of related experience or trainings/courses.
Experience: Typically one or more years of postgraduate professional experience in the fields of Statistics, Economics, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other related fields. Experience/knowledge in Retail or Retail insights regarding data is a plus.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
DESIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience with data collection, FTP servers, etc.
- Very good command of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macro functions, advanced functions…)
- Knowledge of SQL; MS SQL Server is a plus
- Experience using data visualization tools including Tableau
- Ability to analyze big data
- Ability to adapt to new requirements when needed
- Ability to adapt to various stakeholders requests
- Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, and courtesy
- Is able to work independently and under time pressure
- Mature judgment with good communication and interpersonal skills
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. 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.
