VAM Internship – Dushanbe
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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.
ABOUT WFP
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.
KEY INFORMATION
Internship Title: VAM Internship
Number of Openings/Internships: 1
Duty Station: Dushanbe
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Vacancy Number: 826632
Date of Publication: 25 April 2023
Deadline of Application: 10 May 2023
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE
The Research, Assessment and Monitoring Unit (RAM) within WFP is mandated with the generation of evidence to provide policy advice and technical guidance on the effective implementation of food security programmes. Through its expertise in the areas of food security and vulnerability analysis and mapping (VAM) as well as project monitoring and evaluation, the RAM unit is responsible for mainstreaming evidence based decision-making process into WFP’s operations. Food security analysis is a core area of the WFP work and forms the basis for the design of all its operations. Prior to any intervention, WFP undertakes an analysis of the food security situation in the area. WFP provides geospatial and economic analysis, food security monitoring and assessments, post shock assessments and thematic analysis. The RAM team in WFP Tajikistan is responsible to do food security and other assessments under the activities of the Country Strategic Plan 2023-2026. A key assessment that the RAM team undertakes is the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification of Tajikistan.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the overall supervision of the RAM Officer-Head of Unit and the close mentoring and guidance of the VAM Officer, the candidate will perform the following duties:
• Support in planning of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification exercise – eg: help to develop questionnaire tools, support documentation and relevant administrative actions, coordinate with field offices (in Bokhtar, Khujand, Garm and Khorog) etc.
• Assist with doing unofficial translations of documents, letters etc. (English-Tajik-Russian).
• Support the activities of the GIS team – eg: support to update programme related maps, data cleaning, preparing spreadsheets for data visualisation etc.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate programme from a recognized university, have completed at least two years of the programme and attended classes in the past 12 months; OR
- Recently graduated from an undergraduate/graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university and have attended classes in the last 12 months of enrolment in the university; OR
- Currently enrolled in a graduate programme (e.g. Master's degree) at a recognized university and have attended classes in the past 12 months;
Knowledge & Skills:
- Understanding of how to analyze, interpret and visualize data using SPSS, Tableau, PowerBI, ArcGIS or similar tools.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team and multitask as needed.
- Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the UN World Food Programme.
- Experience on data analysis, visualizing and reporting using SPSS, Tableau, PowerBI or similar tools as well as creating / updating maps using ArcGIS or similar tools would be an advantage.
Languages:
- Required fluency (level C) in oral and written English;
- Required fluency (level C) in oral and written Tajik or Russian; fluency in both is an advantage;
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
– Interns will receive a monthly stipend as a contribution towards basic subsidence costs the amount of which varies from duty station to another;
– WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs;
– Depending on the duty station of assignment, WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country;
– WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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.
Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:
It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: global.inclusion@wfp.org, cc’ing bangkok.recruitment@wfp.org. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.
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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
