Consultant: Data Scientist, Haiti

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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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: Lead Data Analyst Type of Contract: Consultant Level 2 Unit: Data Science & Information Management team Duty Station: Port-au-Prince, Haiti Duration: 11 months Deadline for application: 14/04/2023

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT & JOB PURPOUSE

Following the results of the acute food security classification exercises (IPC) conducted in September 2022, which revealed a population of 4.7 people in food insecurity, with 19,000 people in famine, WFP declared an L3 emergency in October. WFP's ongoing response is intense, with an increasing number of people in needs.

In the context of Haiti Corporate Scale Up, making the best decisions is extremely important. To enhance decision-making in the Country Office, as part of a recent Organizational Alignment exercise, it was decided to establish a Data Science and Information Management team. This team will enable the CO to utilize data from various units such as Programme, Supply Chain, VAM, etc. and create innovative decision-making tools based on this knowledge. These tools will then be used to assist the different units and will play a crucial role in the improvement of WFP operations in Haiti.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

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Under the direct supervision of the Country Director), the incumbent will lead the Data Science & Information Management team and will supervise a team of two specialists. The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities:

1. Realize an exhaustive assessment of the current challenges met by the Country Office and identify potential data projects allowing the alleviation of these challenges
2. Lead the Unit’s work and strategy on predictive analytics, data science, and other relevant research and innovation areas.
3. Supervise 2 data scientists in the unit working on Predictive Analytics and oversee the onboarding of new data scientists into the team.
4. Collaborate closely with the other data analysts and information managers in the other units (ICT, VAM, etc.)
5. Design, coordinate and manage research projects on predictive analytics for the different units, assisting them in their decision-making.
6. Design and oversee a strategy of technical engagement for the Unit’s predictive analytics work: identify relevant fundraising and grant opportunities, relevant actors, and research groups the Unit should engage with, etc. This includes maintaining the ongoing research collaborations with universities, research institutes and other UN agencies.
7. Participate in working groups within WFP and with external partners on predictive analytics and AI for food security.
8. Produce internal documentation and sensitization material on predictive analytics and its demystification.
9. Assist the different units in the integration of innovative developed decision-making tools in their operations

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

1. Develop a comprehensive assessment of the current data challenges in the Country Office and a prioritization of the most impactful projects
2. Lead the implementation and integration of data-based decision-making tools allowing the Country Office to make better decisions regarding the efficiency and costs of the developed programs
3. Contribute to scientific paper(s) submitted to peer-reviewed journals.
4. Develop presentations and communication/advocacy materials on the Unit’s predictive analytics work developed and delivered.
5. Support in implementing studies/research to document WFP's programmatic alternatives in Haiti in collaboration with local units, study centers, or research institutes. These collaborations could be at a national level (e.g University of Quisqueya) and/or at an international level (e.g collaborations with Ivy League universities)
6. On a regular basis, write advancement reports allowing the Country Office to have a clear view of the on-going projects but also to allow the other Country Offices to identify the lessons learned to share HTCO with the rest of WFP’s community

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

Leads by Example with Integrity

• Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards - Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles, and standards
• Respects others and value s diversity - Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same
• Stays focused and calm under pressure - Stays focused and calm when under pressure, encourages others to do the same, and offers guidance and support to manage difficult situations
• Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn - Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and pursuing opportunities to develop

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

• Delivers results for maximum impact - Identifies and aligns objectives to the required outcomes, holding and/or others accountable for the delivery of results for maximum impact
• Delegates appropriately - Delegates responsibly and provides appropriate support empowering others to deliver results
• Adapts readily to change - Responds readily to change in different contexts and adapts accordingly

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative

• Is inclusive and collaborative - Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by encouraging colleagues to collaborate by sharing ideas and openly raising issues
• Gives timely and constructive feedback - Supports development for others by giving timely an d constructive feedback
• Builds and shares new perspectives - Seeks out, trusts, and listens attentively to diverse views to capture, learn, build, and share new perspectives

Applies Strategic Thinking

• Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision - Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision and operational outcomes to deliver meaningful solutions
• Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things - Demonstrates curiosity, designs, and implements new ways of doing things when relevant
• Analyses and evaluates data - Gathers data and different perspectives, shares knowledge and uses evidence to inform decision making
• Considers the impact of decisions
• Implements decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects, and other initiatives

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

• Builds partnerships - Initiates and builds partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit
• Collaborates to deliver common objectives - Collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives by sharing information and working together on agreed solutions

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Data Science, Statistics, Data analysis or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses in data analysis and/or Data scientist experience.

Experience: At least 5, preferably 7 years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in Data Science in projects related to optimization and decision-making.

Knowledge and Skills: Experience in Data analysis and Programming skills in languages such as C++, Python and/or R.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in both English and French is a requirement for the position

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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

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.