Data Associate (Assessment and Monitoring) SC-6 in United Nations World Food Programme

The World Food Program (WFP) is a UN humanitarian organization that provides food aid in the form of cash aid, certificates or food to war-affected communities. In its activities, WFP is guided by the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence. Drawing on the dedication and professionalism of our 24,000 staff around the world, the World Food Program (WFP) works in more than 123 countries and territories to deliver life-saving food to people displaced by conflict and destitute by disasters. In addition, WFP helps individuals and communities find radical solutions to the many challenges they face as they build a better future.

• Vacancy Announcement n°: JR104837
• Job Title: Data Associate (Monitoring and Assessment)
• Type of Contract: < strong style="font-weight: var(--hue-web-font-weight-bold)">Service Contract
• Unit / Division: Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Unit / WFP Ukraine
• Duty Station: Kyiv
• Duration: 12 months (renewable)
• Closing date: 29 September, midnight (Central European Time)

What will you do in this position?

The Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) team in the Ukraine CO carries out food security and other types of needs assessments, undertakes targeting analysis and performs economic and market analysis. The RAM team is also responsible for all monitoring of WFP's program activities in Ukraine, including process and outcome monitoring. The team collaborates with various external partners on various research and knowledge generation pieces in the area of ​​food security, agriculture and economic impacts of the war.

The role is expected to strengthen the RAM team by bringing strong skills on data analysis, data presentation and visualization. The Data Associate (RAM) will work with different topics and methodologies in the area of food security, needs assessment and programme monitoring. The ideal candidate should be a team player who is willing to learn new skills and methods.

Why work with us?

WFP uses a flexible mix of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war wherever they are. This includes working with local partners to distribute food rations in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers wherever people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 2.4 billion meals to families displaced and affected by the war, partnering directly with local responders.

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance.

How can you make a difference?

In this position, you will have to:

• Develop, programme and test data collection tools for electronic data collection
• Carry out cleaning and analysis of various types of household survey data including computation of standard food security indicators and monitoring outcome and process indicators
• Support the RAM Unit in setting up a structured data management ecosystem from collection to analysis in accordance with corporate standards
• Visualise data in easily digestible graphs, tables etc. and prepare analysis briefs in succinct language
• Support the coordination of data collection and field visits with monitoring staff in WFP’s field offices
• Support the drafting of assessment and/or monitoring reports
• Participate in field monitoring missions to assess programme activity implementation
• Support the training of data collectors including the preparation of materials
• Support the development of survey concept notes, methodologies and analysis plan preparations as required
• Contribute to evidence-based decision-making on programme design and implementation, notably through making assessment and monitoring findings accessible, developing innovative, user-friendly and informative products
• Perform other assigned relevant task.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in statistics, econometrics, database management, data visualisation, household economics, or another related functional area.

Experience: Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the sphere of statistics, econometrics, database management, data visualisation, household economics, or another related field.

Post-secondary education can compensate for some years of experience. For example, you will be considered as eligible if you have:

• Three (3) years of relevant work experience in combination with a Master’s Degree;
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience in combination with a Bachelor’s Degree.

At least one year of experience in a data analysis function will be an asset.

Specific experience in one or several of the belowtopics is required:

• Data cleaning and management;
• Analysis of household survey data;
• Food security analysis;
• Analysis of project monitoring data;
• Dashboard building and/other types of data visualization.

Knowledge&Skills:

• Excellent data management and analytical skills
• Excellent command of Excel and either one of STATA, SPSS, or R, with a preference for R
• Visualisation skills (such as Tableau) are an advantage
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving attitude and creativity
• Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to participate in field missions

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English and Ukrainian languages.

How do you apply...

To be considered, you are invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process.

We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.