SSA - Consultant, Research Analyst (Gender and Inclusion), New Delhi

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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 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.

Vacancy Details

Type of Contract: Special Service Agreement (SSA) Location: New Delhi, India Duration of Contract: Six Months Reporting to: Gender & Inclusion Officer, New Delhi Number of positions: 1

JOB PURPOSE

To support food security and nutrition data analyses around gender and inclusion. The consultant will be based in the WFP Country Office in New Delhi, under the direct supervision of the Gender Officer. She/he will complete the assigned tasks in consultation with the supervisor and may be required to liaise with colleagues in other units and partners in other agencies. She/he may also be required to travel to WFP field offices or project field sites.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Study on gender dynamics of household food distribution and consumption in UP a. Using analysed data, prepare dissemination products for various audiences. b. Support the organization of dissemination events. c. Support any follow-up activity (advocacy).

2. Assessment of food security and nutrition of tribal populations in Rajasthan from gender and inclusion perspective a. Support the data analysis b. Design and draft dissemination products. c. Support the organization of dissemination events. d. Support any follow-up activity as required

3. Support to Mission Shakti on empowerment of Women’s SHGs a. Support in conducting empowerment trainings. b. Support in finalizing information, education and communication (IEC) materials c. Support in documentation and analysis as required

4. Other responsibilities a. Provide background notes and data as required for preparation of documents b. Facilitate organization of trainings, meetings and learning sessions on gender and related fields. c. Participate in the UN inter-agency gender thematic group meetings and support in related activities. d. Support in any other tasks assigned to the Gender Officer.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• The position holder should possess strong technical and analytical skills, and the ability to design and execute plans. • S/he should demonstrate passion and motivation with the ability to manage multiple tasks with commitment to deliver against multiple, tight deadlines at work. • S/he should be an excellent team player with an ability to work collaboratively, share information and build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds while focusing on impact and results. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation and documentation skills are required. • Knowledge of India’s national food security and nutrition programmes is also critical for this position.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
• Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
• Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
• Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
• Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
• Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfil the needs of internal and external partners.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification: First level university degree (Graduation) in the area of Food security / Social Science /Development Economics / Applied economics / Geography / Demography or related disciplines.

Experience: At least 6 years’ of experience in designing and executing field-based research studies and/or programme implementation on gender, food security, nutrition, public health and related issues. Published research work as reports, papers in refereed journals and chapters in books, books to demonstrate analytical and writing skills. Knowledge and hands-on experience in statistical analysis of both primary and secondary data using SPSS/STATA or similar software. Knowledge and experience of data visualization software (Tableau) and mapping (ArcGIS, QGIS and related software) is desirable.

Language : Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test will be used as a form of screening. In the event your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/ certificate(s). This is a national position therefore applicants who are non-Indian nationals will not be considered. Mode of Engagement: The salary for this position is INR 98,492/- per month (depending upon the last drawn remuneration of the candidate), plus medical benefits as per WFP's plan. All tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber.

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.

Applications for the positions are required to be submitted online on the E-recruitment link as mentioned below:

https://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openingsNote: Applicants are requested to Create an account in the system before applying. Curriculum and applications will be registered and system allows them to update their profile and apply for a job through wfp careers website.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Closing date : 16 April, 2021

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.