Volunteer - Research, Analysis and Monitoring (RAM)

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Volunteer - Research, Analysis and Monitoring (RAM)

Volunteer

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

30/01/2024

03/02/2024

BACKGROUND

WFP’s vision is that people in the Kyrgyz Republic will have substantially increased access to national social protection systems that safeguard and foster their ability to meet their food security, nutrition and associated essential needs, and to manage the risks and shocks they face, with ample opportunity to graduate from poverty and contribute to sustainable food systems, national disaster risk management efforts and social cohesion.

WFP, the second largest UN agency in the Kyrgyz Republic, will support and promote the inclusion of people with diverse and often intersecting vulnerabilities and inequalities, by supporting nationally led social and civil protection systems and programmes (strengthening the government’s ability for anticipatory action and ensuring that no one is left behind) and by modelling new approaches within complementary WFP interventions (which can be adopted or transitioned), leveraging WFP’s global expertise in promoting healthy diets and sustainable food systems, climate risk management, warehousing, food safety, smallholder market access and innovations such as private sector-oriented solutions, micro-insurance and digital public goods.

Supervision: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (VAM), and with technical inputs from Programme advisors and other experts in the RAM unit as well as colleagues involved in South-South and Triangular Cooperation, the sponsored intern will undertake the following tasks:

1. Ensure that the information they have created and collected in the course of their work is cleaned up, organized, stored in the appropriate corporate requirements
2. Support the application and use of analytical solutions through training of users and creation of training material.
3. Support in the development of research technical documents, key informant interviews and reporting methods for specific thematic areas, and support in the development of reporting documents, fact sheets.
4. Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; previous exposure to development/ humanitarian assistance considered an asset.

Additional skills/ requirements:

Analytical abilities (quantitative and qualitative), with the ability write conclusions and summary reports

Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to perform in a multi-functional team with long-serving strong national experts within WFP delivering programme activities in close collaboration with government and other counterparts.

LANGUAGE

• Fluency (level C) in both oral and written communication in English and proficiency in the duty station’s language(s) (Russian or Kyrgyz, both considered an advantage).

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected]*, cc’ing* [email protected]*. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.*

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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. 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.