Programme Associate - VAM (GS6)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization 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.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

This position will be based in Colombo, Sri Lanka and the position holder will work within the Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) Unit, and shall report to Programme Policy Officer (Monitoring & Evaluation).

JOB PURPOSE: The Programme Associate – Vulnerability analysis, and Mapping operates independently and is involved in operational activities and related analytical work. To contribute to the VAM evidence base that supports food security and nutrition policies and other programmes (e.g. needs assessment and situation analyses, programme design, targeting, cost effectiveness, and operational efficiency).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Support WFP Sri Lanka’s efforts to build the capacities of the national government and other relevant stakeholders to develop food security monitoring systems that effectively inform national food security policies and strategies. 

2. Support to the development of VAM activities, ensuring alignment with broader WFP policies and guidance. This includes food security and vulnerability assessments, economic analysis, and climate analysis. 

3. Conduct regular food security and vulnerability assessments, including emergency assessments, by carrying out survey design, preparation of digital data collection tools, fieldwork plans, training, monitoring, and quality control, with the guidance of the Programme Policy Officer- M&E

4. Conduct statistical analysis of primary and secondary data sources and support the preparation of reports and other analytical products to contribute to evidence generation efforts. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Has worked with technical teams

• Has contributed to implementation of programmes.

• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

• 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.  

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of WFP vulnerability mapping systems and emergency assessment standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education [Advanced Level], and / or post-secondary certificate in the related functional area (Economics, Food Security, Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health/Nutrition, Geography) is required.
 
[Having a first University degree (bachelor’s degree) in one of the above related functional areas is desirable.]

Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in related functional areas is expected.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

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• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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