Data Analyst & Beneficiary Information Management System Associate SC6

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or 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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mathematics, Sociology, Social Development, Development Economics or Performance Management or other relevant fields. Minimum of 2-3 years post-graduate professional experience in statistical analysis, econometrics, or first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and /or training/courses

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Research Assessment and Monitoring the Data Analyst and Beneficiary Information Management Officer will play a key role in undertaking a timely analysis of monitoring and evaluation data to support WFP generate quality evidence on the outcomes and effects of WFP's food assistant, resilience and capacity strengthening activities on the lives of beneficiaries with which to inform operational decision making and strategic reorientation. the holder of this position will also ensure all beneficiary information and databases are up to date and make data available in real time using appropriate visualization tools for optimal utilization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Assist with the development of new electronic data collection tools and prepare syntaxes and scripts for the calculation of outcome indicators.
2. Create online visualizations including an operational dashboard (Tableau or Power BI) that support real-time evidence-based insights, showcasing monthly key figures and accumulated assistance in the various programmes for strategic and operational decision-making.
3. Develop a data library to collate and curate evidence-based products and contribute to the archiving and use of data sets for primary and secondary use.
4. Make data available in real-time for optimal data utilization and undertake regular data review meetings with key stakeholders.
5. Prepare and update an online tool for tracking the implementation of monitoring and review recommendations.
6. Aggregate and consolidate beneficiary information and prepare beneficiary reports.
7. Implement a Knowledge Management Hub using innovative and interactive tools. This will serve as a knowledge repository for the Country Office.
8. Develop, implement and operationalize Data Protection and Privacy policies, governance mechanisms, procedures and tools to maximize program efficiency across WFP operations both at the Country office and field offices.
9. SOPs and guidance in line with WFP’s Data Protection and Privacy Policy and conduct internal Data Privacy Audits.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to analyze and translate M & E numerical data to show WFP's outcomes and impact against objectives;
• Ability to explain WFP projects and operations to counterparts and to communicate with Government and partners clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures
• Good quantitative and qualitative analysis skills

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Three (3) years of related work experience with Tableu, quantitative data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STAT and /or R), qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA and/or ATLAS.ti) and Python
• Experience with additional programming languages is a plus
• Experience in designing and conducting advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses and the generation of evidence based dashboards and reports is highly desirable

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7th March 2024

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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.