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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).

CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND

WFP Chad operates in a complex environment characterized by recurrent shocks, displacement, and high levels of food insecurity. Strengthening the quality of evidence is central to WFP’s work to ensure equitable assistance and efficient resource allocation. This role will support the Research, Assessment & Monitoring (RAM) unit in conducting impact assessments, refining targeting strategies, and supporting data-driven programming.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to PEOPLE WITH THE NATIONALITY OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES: eligible-countries-DC-JPOs.pdf

Excluding Chad due to the restriction that Nationals of the country where the position is located cannot be considered.

For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation: Junior Professional Officer Programme - Nedworc Foundation.

Please read the selection criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying.

• Title of Post: VAM Officer (Economic Analyst)

• Grade: P2 step 1 in the first year

• Supervisor: Head of RAM

• Unit: Research, Assessment & Monitoring (RAM)

• Division/Country Office: Chad Country Office

• Duty Station: N’djamena, Chad

• Duration of assignment: Initially one year, with the possibility to extend up to a maximum of 3 years

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the unit, the JPO will have the following responsibilities:

1. Support evidence generation for programme design and impact:
o Support the design and analysis of food security and outcome monitoring surveys, baselines/endlines, and Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM).
o Apply statistical methods for analysis: Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental studies, or alternative impact evaluation designs where relevant.

2. Support vulnerability targeting strategies, economic analysis and field validation:
o Assist in the development of targeting tools and criteria based on household vulnerability and socio-economic profiles.
o Contribute to the economic analysis of markets, household expenditures, socio-economic and food security data to refine targeting strategies for different population groups (e.g. IDPs, refugees, host communities)

3. Support risk analysis for anticipatory action and early warning systems:
o Assist in defining early action thresholds, data collection protocols, and monitoring of triggers for anticipatory assistance.
o Analyze and model risk exposure and potential outcomes under different shock scenarios.

4. Strengthen data visualization, knowledge management and reporting:
o Document and disseminate key lessons learned, success stories, and impact findings across internal and external audiences.
o Support preparation of evidence-based donor reports, dashboards, and presentations.
o Produce dashboards, and visual products to communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.

5. Capacity building and coordination:
o Deliver coaching or technical sessions to RAM and cooperating partner staff on M&E, targeting tools, and use of statistical software.
o Contribute to internal coordination with other units (Programme, CBT, VAM, and Logistics) to ensure integrated monitoring.

6. Other tasks as needed in support of the country office’s evidence and programme quality agenda.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Operational monitoring systems strengthened with standardized tools, templates, and dashboards

• Evidence-based recommendations developed and integrated into WFP interventions through impact evaluations, baseline/endline surveys, and RCTs or quasi-experimental studies.

• Improved targeting accuracy and efficiency for WFP and partner programmes through robust socio-economic profiling and application of advanced quantitative methods.

• Capacities of WFP and partner staff enhanced through technical coaching on M&E frameworks.

• Knowledge management and learning mechanisms institutionalized, with documentation of best practices and lessons learned across impact assessments and targeting exercises.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Age limit: The maximum age limit is 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application.

Education: Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Geography International Development, or related fields.

In exceptional cases, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience can be considered.

Substantive parts of the candidates’ academic training (Bachelor and/or Master) must have taken place in a developing country that appears on the list of eligible countries: eligible-countries-DC-JPOs.pdf

Language: Fluency (level C) in English and French.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years relevant working experience after obtaining a first university degree in monitoring and evaluation, quantitative research, economic modelling, and programme targeting.

• Minimum of four years relevant working experience for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree.

• Work experience within the UN system should not exceed one year, including UNV, (paid) UN internship, and UN consultancy.

• All paid work experience since obtaining a Bachelor’s degree will/can be considered. Internship and volunteer experiences will be considered if they are post-graduate and relevant to the role. 

Qualifications/Technical skills:

• Proven ability to work with large datasets and statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS).

• Familiarity with Proxy Means Testing (PMT) methodologies, impact evaluation, and econometric approaches.

• Experience working with survey tools like Kobo, ODK, and SurveyCTO.

• Proficiency in Windows MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Behavioural competencies: leads by example with integrity, drives results and delivers on commitments, fosters inclusive and collaborative teamwork, applies strategic thinking, builds, and maintains sustainable partnerships.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Exposure to the international arena, either by direct work for an international institution/organization or by interacting with international stakeholders

• Intermediate level (level B) of one or more of the following official languages: Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese.

• WFP’s international professionals are required to serve in different locations around the world during their career (including in hardship duty stations); willingness to be mobile would maximise opportunities for long-term retention into the Organization

SUPERVISION

The Head of the Unit will directly supervise the JPO and provide day-to-day technical support.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Data analysis, Food security assessments, M&E framework, Impact studies, Data visualization, WFP Corporate System.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

At the end of the assignment, the JPO should have obtained:

• Very good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, impact assessment methodologies and targeting approaches in humanitarian and development settings.

• Good skills n data analysis and economic modelling and data visualization.

• Familiarity with evidence-based programming, including how data and analysis are used to design, monitor, and adapt WFP interventions, particularly in fragile and food-insecure environments

• Good general understanding of WFP’s overall operations and activities in the region of assignment.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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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.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• 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.

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.