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Jordan: Programme Associate (Geographic Information System & Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping) G6

Oct 20, 2017 | World Food Programme
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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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Completion of secondary school education, a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable, with Minimum (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in data management (data cleaning, data analysis), geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, data analysis. Candidates holding BA degree with (3) years of experience in the mentioned fields can be considered.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

JOB PURPOSE

Programme Associate (Geographic information system & vulnerability analysis and mapping) will provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

  • Assist in cleaning and reviewing data from quarterly food security outcome monitoring, annual food security and vulnerability assessments and other data as needed.
  • Assist in testing all electronic data collection tools.
  • Strengthen the visualization of M&E and VAM data.
  • Produce maps (static maps and web map) based on monitoring and assessment data.
  • Liaise with Programme Activitiy Managers to ensure that their data visualization needs are addressed, i.e. maps covering their programmes, interests are produced.
  • Produce on monthly dashboards based on market price data. Support the narrative analysis of the market price bulletins. 
  • Review price data received from the Department of Statistics (DoS) and liaise with the DoS market price focal point when needed to address inquiries, etc.
  • Work with the VAM market price focal points in the Regional Bureau to support the country office’s participation in the Safety Nets Alert Platform (SNAP)/Alert for Price Spikes (ALPS) system.
  • Ensure timely market price data is uploaded to the HQ VAM portal on a monthly basis.
  • Work with the Business Analysis Unit (BAU) to strengthen the integration of VAM and M&E data in the triangulation database.
  • Maintain a working library of spatial data, print and plot maps, as requested.
  • Perform any other duties within his/her professional competence as required to support unit programme objectives. 

CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

·       WFP aims to unite everyone around our core PURPOSE;

·       WFP recognizes the fundamental importance of our PEOPLE to be the best equipped to serve beneficiaries;

·       WFP must lead in fostering effective PARTNERSHIPS across the organization and with external parties, and we must continue to deliver strong PERFORMANCE for beneficiaries and our donors who entrust us with their funding.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability NameDescription of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
Programme Lifecycle & Food AssistanceDemonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.
Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers)Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
Broad Knowledge of Specialized AreasUnderstands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes.
Emergency ProgrammingDisplays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.
Strategic Policy Engagement w/GovernmentUnderstands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).
• Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Detailed information and submitting of your application can be made through WFP E-Recruitment System. 

Internal WFP staff can access the VA through LMS/ CAREER page through the following link: http://newgo.wfp.org/services/e-recruitment

External applicants kindly follow the below link: http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings

Make sure that you answer all mandatory questions and to attach your updated CV. 

  • Females are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted.
  • CV should submitted only in English. 

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

23 October 2017