Programme Policy Officer/Food Security Analyst
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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.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Job Title: Programme Policy Officer/ Food Security Analyst
Type of contract: SC – 8
Unit/Division: Programme/RAM
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Suva, Fiji
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
WFP’s Pacific Multi-Country Office (MCO) in Suva, Fiji, coordinates activities to strengthen the emergency preparedness and response capacities of Pacific Island Countries, in line with the organization’s global mandate and commitments.
WFP conducts extensive regional food security vulnerability analysis and mapping, including through use of remote data collection system – mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM), rapid-assessment training workshops, development of standard operating procedures and the compilation of food-security data sets and profiles for each Pacific Island country. WFP’s Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Unit, as a core area for WFP, in addition provides geospatial, markets, economic and thematic analysis.
The Programme Policy Officer/Food Security Analyst, in line with other responsibilities, will contribute to coordination and implementation of the above-mentioned activities, closely collaborating with the UN and Governments counterparts at different levels.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the RAM Unit, the Programme Policy Officer/Food Security Analyst undertakes the following duties and responsibilities:
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Identify, collect, and manage data and information required for food security, nutrition, and vulnerability analysis, jointly with Government’s agencies and other relevant partners in PICTs for the preparation of periodic analysis, publications, and monitoring, as required.
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Provide support for effective and efficient coordination with the Governments and stakeholders for MCO Programme implementation, including identifying joint activities in the area of food security, vulnerability and nutrition analysis and reporting.
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Contribute to the work of RAM unit in production of evidence-based products in the areas of food security and vulnerability by preparing data analysis plans, conducting research, literature reviews and statistical analysis, writing reports and communicating findings.
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Provide support and/or facilitate Governments and partners capacity strengthening initiatives, including in developing food security and vulnerability analysis products, improving data quality and analysis.
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Support in maintaining and developing potential partnerships for collaborative work with Governments, UN partners and stakeholders in terms of generation, analysis and use of quality data.
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Liaise with the RAM Team, contribute to capacitating unit’s technical staff where needed, to ensure Unit objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines. Ensure up-to-date knowledge of new trends and methods in areas relevant to work.
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Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on Unit activities.
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Participate in workshops, trainings, forums, and other exchanges of knowledge in the area of food security and vulnerability analysis; communicate findings from CO RAM work.
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Perform other related duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
University degree and/or equivalent experience with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines: statistics, economics, social sciences, agriculture development, geography, or related field or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience:
Relevant job experience in data collection and analysis with extensive use of statistical methods.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to independently perform data analysis using statistical packages (STATA, SPSS, R, etc.) in the context of household’s surveys datasets.
- Experience in food security, vulnerability, and nutrition analysis, including in designing the tools, data collection, analysis and interpretation of the results.
- Experience in implementing technical programmes.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with Government partners and stakeholders.
Languages: Excellent written and communication skills in English.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via ( https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us atBangkok.Recruitment@wfp.org to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.
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. 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
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.
