Programme Associate (Data Analyst), SC6 (6 months contract), Johannesburg

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. 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.

In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. Present in nearly 80 countries, the organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to the lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. We manage an operating budget of approximately $5.9 billion each year, distributing 12.6 billion rations to those most in need. We reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries each year. The World Food Programme office in Johannesburg is a Regional Office coordinating and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance to 12 Southern Africa countries including, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Malawi, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazaville and Angola.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The job holder will typically report to a Programme Policy Officer and at this level job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.

JOB PURPOSE

WFP approaches the challenge of climate change from the point of view of its impact on food security, hunger and under nutrition. About 40 percent of WFP’s operations already include activities to reduce disaster risk, build resilience and help people adapt to climate change. WFP developed various tools and approaches to support countries and communities to manage climate related risks and shocks and build resilience.

The Regional Bureau of Johannesburg is the first line of support and guidance to county offices in the region on a range of activities. This includes support of projects worth over USD 50 million in total including a grant from the Swiss Development Cooperation Agency worth USD 8 million, and a NORAD grant to support Forecast-based Financing projects. The incumbent will support the immediate activities and obligations of the Resilience team in the RBJ Programme Unit.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The incumbent will play a key role in supporting country offices in the region on data analysis and monitoring of resilience projects aimed at achieving food and nutrition security. S/he will provide strategic, design and implementation support of WFP’s food security-related climate change and climate risk management project portfolios. S/he will work in close coordination within the Regional Bureau and Country Office relevant teams, the PRO-C team and other HQ teams as well as external partners working on climate change and relevant resilience programming in the region. Specific tasks will include:

Project Management

• Assist the project team to design effective, coherent and rigorous M&E systems (outcome and output monitoring, PDM, case studies) to inform strategic and programmatic decisions;
• Support on the analysis and reporting of regular monitoring data, in coordination with Regional office colleagues;
• Provide inputs to newly formulated programs to ensure all relevant corporate indicators are included and are aligned to the CRF including providing technical guidance on innovations in smallholder, livelihoods and food systems indicators;
• Assisting the RB and the project team to design, implement, monitor, and analyse budgets for new and ongoing projects according to the established corporate procedures and requirements;
• Monitoring commitments and expenditures of budgets and ensuring that utilization of funds is in accordance with guidelines and procedures for informed financial decision making to ensure transparent and efficient utilization of resources;
• Ensure data transparency and reporting the project and support the project team on the design and implementation of program reviews and evaluations;
• AOB related to financial issues to develop improvements to policies, systems, and procedures.

Evidence Generation

• Develop in-depth case studies of project approaches in collaboration with CO and HQ colleagues in-consultation with relevant colleagues from RBJ;
• Provide technical support on the use of qualitative and narrative analysis;
• Support the internal and external dissemination of information through regular fieldwork and Monitoring and evaluation activities and consolidate data and information on the implementation of market development activities from smallholder farmers in South Africa and livelihood programme beneficiaries;
• Collect and analyse field-level data and information received for accuracy and consistency for integration into external reporting;
• Based on the information and data gathered, write a monthly update highlighting activities across the implementing provinces to external audiences including developing infographics;
• Provide feedback and support to the programme policy officer – project lead on reporting requirements;
• Support the preparation of other reports and learning documents, including best practices;
• Keep existing visibility materials up to date and relevant, including fact sheets, brochures, resource updates and other publications;
• Any other duties as required.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Experience: A minimum of 6 years related experience in data analysis & monitoring
Knowledge & Skills: Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Data Visualisation Software, Cognitive Capacity, Teamwork, Action Management, Innovation, Partnering, Client Orientation

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education and minimum of a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area.

Languages: Working knowledge of English (proficiency/level C) and intermediate knowledge (intermediate/level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an added advantage.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers equal opportunities to all WFP is committed to promoting a work culture in which every employee understands and is able to carry out their work responsibilities and maintain the dignity of their co-workers. WFP offers career opportunities for its employees and supports them in their professional development with training and continuous learning actions. WFP is also committed to creating and maintaining a harmonious climate in the workplace, based on mutual respect and understanding, free of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority and respectful of diversity. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages qualified women and men from all religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. WFP has a zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on the status of HIV / AIDS. Finally, WFP seeks to promote gender equality and women's empowerment and is confident that its mission to fight global hunger can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys equal opportunity for access to resources and services and participation in decision-making roles

• Contract type/grade: SC6
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Remuneration: Monthly salary range is R 26,872 – R 38,869
• Eligibility: This VA is open to South African Nationals and Permanent residents.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The vacancy announcement will close on 23 November 2022, 23:59 South African time.

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Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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