FSIN Secretariat, Data Analyst
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Job Title: FSIN Secretariat, Data Analyst
Type of Contract: Junior Consultancy
Division: Food Security Information Network (FSIN)
Duty Station (City, Country): Rome, Italy
Duration: 11 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Food Security Information Network (FSIN) is a multi-partner initiative co-sponsored by FAO, FEWSNET, IFPRI, IPC, JRC and WFP. The Secretariat is based in the Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Division, located at WFP Headquarters in Rome, Italy. It is a neutral platform for exchanging expertise, knowledge and best practices, and developing harmonised methods, measurements and analysis.
The FSIN main activities consist of:
- production of global and regional analytical products, including the annual Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) and its by-products and updates with 17 partner organisations;
- supporting activities related to data and information gaps; and
- facilitating support to regional or national food security information systems.
The FSIN Secretariat uses a consultative and consensus-based approach to facilitate the production of analytical food security publications and to support the strengthening of country and regional capacities for data collection, analysis, and decision-making. This requires sustained identification, compilation, analysis and communication of data.
The FSIN Secretariat is seeking a data analyst to identify, manage and support the analysis of food security and nutrition information to support development of FSIN products.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the FSIN Secretariat team, the incumbent will:
- Conduct secondary data review and analysis for FSIN publications;
- Maintain databases of information on acute food insecurity and thematics relevant to FSIN operations and ensure information is up to date, accessible and communicated;
- Support the organization and development of materials for Technical Working Groups, Technical Consultations and other FSIN processes;
- Any other tasks as requested.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Main deliverables will include:
- Data on acute food insecurity and thematics required for FSIN processes is collated, organised and accessible.
- Data bases necessary to support FSIN operations (in particular the GRFC) are populated, maintained, updated and shared with relevant working groups.
- Data is interpreted and the analysis disseminated.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced University degree in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Social Science, Public Health/Nutrition, Geography or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience:
Previous experience (ideally in an international context) in food security analysis, or a closely related area. Experience researching and collating data from multiple sources and diverse stakeholders an asset. Knowledge of nutrition, climate change, displacement and conflict/ displacement-related challenges in the context of food crises would be an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including ability to analyze data from multiple sources to create a coherent narrative.
• Strong understanding of acute food insecurity measurement and analysis.
• Ability to develop tools and databases for the purpose of collecting and managing information from multiple sources.
• Ability to work with relevant technology, procedures (e.g., web-based databases, statistical applications) to produce analysis and develop and share quality reports and visualizations.
• Strong writing skills;
• Proven capacity to work independently and adhere to deadlines;
• Ability to work in a team and establish good working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Languages:
Fluency (spoken and written) in English and one other language (Spanish, French or Arabic) is an advantage.
Terms and Conditions:
WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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Deadline for applications: 30 December 2022
Ref.: VA No. 178615
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