Programme Associate (KIM & Data Analysis) SC-6, Cox's Bazar (Re-advertisement)

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Are you ready to change lives and save the lives of the world's most vulnerable people?

If yes, this opportunity is for you!

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is a leading organization delivering food assistance and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We also support governments of developing countries in their efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition by addressing the underlying causes and disparities in access to food and good nutrition to ensure that no one is left behind in line with the Agenda 2030, Sustaining Peace and Agenda for Humanity. WFP is particularly focused on Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 17 (Partnerships). Delivering on our mandate of Zero Hunger requires us to have a diverse, inclusive and gender-balanced workforce.

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to WFP is recognition that ending hunger is a critical first step towards global peace. WFP recognizes that one of the greatest contributions it can make to humanity is to provide a voice to the 690 million hungry people in the world. The Nobel Peace Prize gives us a platform to make their needs heard and to mobilize support for the assistance they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP supports over 1.4 million people in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh including over 860,000 Rohingya refugees and host community Bangladeshi under the L2 emergency operation. WFP provides food and nutrition assistance to the entire refugee population in the world’s largest refugee camp as well as school meals, nutrition service, and livelihood support to host communities in Cox’s Bazar.

JOB PURPOSE

The Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) unit of the United Nations World Food Programme Bangladesh is playing a critical role in meeting the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox's Bazar. The KIM unit investigates the different data sources of useful information available within the emergency, centralizes and transforms them and extracts insightful information that can be later visualized as reports or dashboards. In an environment where the need for data-driven decision-making is steadily increasing, the importance of having a digitalized, automated, and robust flow of information does as well, and there is where the relevance of the KIM unit lies. The holder of the position will work under the overall supervision of the Head of MEAL and direct supervision of the Operational Data Analyst.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The KIM Associate will provide support in the following areas:

• Support the Operational Data Analyst on overall KIM duties.
• Take a main role in the centralization of the emergency data sources, specifically in the ongoing collaboration between the Cox’s Bazar emergency and the Cash-Based Transfer Data Assurance Team (CBT DAT) based in HQ.
• Related with the previous point, develop advanced data transformations using Python, pandas, and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Support management, design and implementation of new analysis that fulfill the necessities of the different units within the emergency.
• Review the information flow in place and provide constructive critics with the goal of improving its robustness, privacy protection and automation.
• Interact with the Information & Management focal points of the different units and translate their business needs into technical requirements.
• Support on the maintenance of the already existing dashboards, updating them and including new functionalities when required.
• In the absence of the Operational Data Analyst, take over some of the critical roles and duties.
• Provide capacity support to other staff related to various aspects of data analysis and visualization.
• Perform any other duty as required by line supervisor, related to KIM.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, MIS , data analysis or other related fields. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject is preferable.

Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience including three years in analytics, information management, data visualization and/or data base management.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced level using Python (preferred), or any other analytics related coding language (R, Matlab, Scala, Julia, or SAS). Intermediate level using SQL
• Advanced Excel.
• Any experience regarding visualization software as Tableau is preferred
• PowerBI, SAP Analytics, Salesforce Einstein or Domo will be very valued

Language: Fluency in English & Bengali (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in Chittagonian dialect is an advantage.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of Contract : Service Contract (SC)

Duty Station : Cox’s Bazar ,Bangladesh

Contract Duration : Twelve (12) months

Posi No. : One (1)

Monthly Salary : BDT. 114,638

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

24 November 2021, 23:59 GMT

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

To be considered, interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the WFP careers website: LINK

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Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.