Re-advertisement: Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) Officer, NOB Mogadishu
Contribute to VAM projects and activities for food assistance needs analysis.
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Overview
Contribute to VAM projects and activities for food assistance needs analysis.
You have:
- Advanced University degree in social sciences, agricultural economics, GIS and remote sensing, food security, nutrition or a closely related field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Food security, market and economic analysis, vulnerability analysis or food security and early warning, or a closely related field.
- Fluency in both English and Somali Language is a requirement.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of several statistical tools and methods for food security analysis.
- Developed practical expertise in food security analysis and mapping by participating in multiple assessments in countries, including the design, data collection and analysis.
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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.
Posting Date:
Date of Issue: March 1, 2023 Closing Date: March 31, 2023
Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)
1. Contribute to the development of VAM projects and activities, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies and guidance. 2. Support the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of food assistance needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice. 3. Support the development of food security and vulnerability analysis and the preparation of timely reports on food assessment needs in line with wider VAM policies, processes and guidance to enable effective decision-making on the development of country strategy, policies and programmes. 4. Provide assistance on the coordination of data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained. 5. Liaise with implementing partners (internal and external) to monitor ongoing projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness and efficiency and highlight potential risks to project delivery. 6. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to conduct vulnerability analysis to effectively inform preparedness and response activities. 7. Provide support to relevant partners that are focusing on food security and nutrition issues to enable sharing of experience, lessons learned and best practice. 8. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries. 9. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs. 10. Other as required.
Minimum role requirements:
Education: Advanced University degree in social sciences, agricultural economics, GIS and remote sensing, food security, nutrition or a closely related field.
Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in Food security, market and economic analysis, vulnerability analysis or food security and early warning, or a closely related field.
Language: Fluency in both English and Somali Language is a requirement.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of several statistical tools and methods for food security analysis.
- Developed practical expertise in food security analysis and mapping by participating in multiple assessments in countries, including the design, data collection and analysis.
Competencies:
Food Security Analysis
Food Security Monitoring
Food Security Assessment
Technical Specialized Knowledge (i.e. Economics, Markets, GIS, etc..)
Strategic Operational Understanding
Terms and Conditions:
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Initial)
Application Instructions:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.
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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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to analyze food security data? | The interviewer wants to understand your analytical skills in a relevant context. | Provide a detailed overview of your approach to the data analysis and the impact it had. |
| How do you ensure the quality of the data you collect? | This question assesses your attention to detail and your understanding of data integrity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with international partners or stakeholders in food security projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methodologies do you use for vulnerability analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever been involved in emergency response activities? What was your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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