Researcher and Analysis Specialist CST ll - Home Based

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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 WFP is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and promotes gender parity as well as encourages qualified candidates with disabilities to apply.

WHO ARE WE

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

WFP’s emergency response in Yemen is one of the agency’s largest anywhere in the world, providing lifesaving food assistance to more than 13 million people in need. WFP also provides nutrition support to more than 3 million children and women, and delivers school meals to 2 million schoolchildren.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is found in WFP Yemen based home and generally report to the Head of Unit or designate.

JOB PURPOSE

The Yemen Country Office Project Delivery Unit (YCOPDU) is part of the Representative’s Office. It encompasses External Affairs, Partnerships, Operations, Program and Communications functions and takes forward the key themes of; • Strategic partnerships and communications • Innovative solutions for better outcomes, and • Other initiatives that leadership deems “mission critical”. The YCOPDU operates across units within WFP, and works with donors, partners, and community members on a range of issues to ensure a shared understanding of goals and a shared commitment to action. The YCOPDU proactively seeks to achieve impact and improve outcomes by identifying gaps and solving problems in a dedicated and focused way. It provides information and other support to the Representative and Deputies to strengthen capabilities, reinforce priorities, enable effective decision making and translate their vision into concrete results.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Recommend strategy based on community-focused research and analysis on programme and techniques to engage affected populations;
• Design strategic roadmaps for multistakeholder interventions, provided analysis and recommendations;
• Design and lead research and prepare reports using qualitative and quantitative data with thematic focus on the impacts of food security on communities;
• Prepare narratives on Yemen to engage multiple stakeholders and facilitate collaboration between WFP and partners;
• Develop a donor strategic plan to address long-term funding requirement of the Yemen operations;

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - PART 2

• Collate data and prepare innovative documents to stakeholders on overall resources and operations;
• Design a work plan that will enable the office to identify, develop and strengthen quality partnerships;
• Facilitate corporate dialogue with partners through preparation of quality briefing materials;
• proactively highlight strategic opportunities and issues to senior management;
• Prepare analysis and report on preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance; Monitor defined risks and make recommendations how to manage these effectively;
• Other as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in Political Science or related field. Experience: Minimum eight years of professional relevant experience in a related field. Languages: Fluency (level C) in English

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Applies Strategic Thinking

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment together perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This position is required for a period of consecutive 11 months with a possibility of extension subject to the operational needs and availability of funding in Yemen Country Office.
• Consultancy contracts will be subject to a mandatory break in service after a period of service of 11 continuous months.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with WFP HR Manual.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15 June 2023

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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.