DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

10 June 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Kampala)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.


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.


At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

The incumbent will act as the lead analyst and focal point for AI-driven food security forecasting, and RAM Ecosystem and geospatial analysis. The position operates with a high degree of independence under the strategic direction of the Head of RAM, coordinates with the VAM Team Lead, M&E Team and works closely with the Head of Programme. The position supervises two Data Engineer / Data Analysts and acts as the Team Lead for RAM Ecosystems, Analytics and Geospatial Analysis.

KEY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Component A — Karamoja Sentinel Project Lead  (70% FTE) 

  • Lead the technical execution of the AI/ML food security forecasting pipeline, including development and validation of the CNN+LSTM and XGBoost ensemble model 

  • Develop and integrate the NLP module (BERT/GPT-4o mini) for processing qualitative food security narratives and combining outputs with quantitative model results. 

  • Manage multi-sensor satellite data integration (NDVI, SPI, CHIRPS) and ensure data pipeline quality, documentation and version control. 

  • Design and deploy the Tableau dashboard with REST API for automated data ingestion and visualization of forecasting outputs. 

  • Maintain and extend data-sharing agreements and technical partnerships with UBOS, OPM, MAAIF and the Meteorology Department 

  • Coordinate HQ VAM Data Scientist peer review (M7–M8) as foreseen in the approved workplan; respond to review comments and release Model v2.0 by M10 

  • Prepare and submit project reporting and milestone updates to HQ VAM (BPU) per the agreed workplan schedule (M3 report, M5 report, Gate 2 and Gate 3 deliverables) 

  • Lead government capacity building on system use and deliver the full handover package (code repository, API documentation, user manuals, lessons learned) by December 2026 

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Component B — Team Lead RAM Ecosystems and Analytics  (30% FTE) 

  • Coordinate the RAM Ecosystems team workplan by prioritizing deliverables and managing requests from CO programme units (PSU, M&E, CEFM, CFM, Supply Chain). Ensure timely delivery of high-quality analytical outputs, including the digitalization of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, in line with corporate standards and data protection requirements. 

  • Oversee the maintenance, development and continuous update of existing Tableau dashboards, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and usability across all Strategic Objectives and cross-cutting functions. 

  • Ensure the timely production and quality assurance of thematic and operational maps to support programme delivery, field operations, and assessments, using ArcGIS Online and Tableau. 

  • Maintain and ensure compliance with corporate platforms and data management systems, including HungerMap, DataLib, MoDa, Scope, Acamis, ImpactHub, Power Platform tools, and the CO Spatial Data Infrastructure, with attention to data integrity and privacy standards. 

  • Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and technical guidance to Data Analysts, ensuring adherence to best practices in data analysis, visualization, tool development, and digitalization processes. 

  • Represent the RAM Ecosystems unit in CO coordination meetings and respond promptly to requests from CO RAM and Programme units related to data analysis, digitalization, dashboards, and information management. 

  • Lead and coordinate RAM Ecosystems & Analytics data governance processes, acting as the focal point for Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), data protection, and responsible data management in line with WFP corporate frameworks, policies, and data protection principles. Ensure that data collection, processing, sharing, and analytics activities comply with WFP standards on confidentiality, integrity, privacy, and secure handling of sensitive information. 

  • Support the implementation of WFP’s data governance architecture by promoting data stewardship, interoperability, data quality, and risk-informed data sharing practices across RAM systems and analytical products. Provide technical guidance on privacy-by-design approaches, data protection risk mitigation, and governance mechanisms to strengthen compliance and accountability within humanitarian data ecosystems, including the continuous enhancement and institutionalization of SOPs, workflows, and operational guidance documents. 

  • Perform any other duties as required 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

Education: 

Advanced University degree (Master's or equivalent) in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Information Management or a quantitative field relevant to food security analysis. Equivalent: A first degree with at least 7 additional years of relevant experience may be considered. 

Experience: 

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Data Science, Information Management or analytics in a humanitarian or development context, of which at least 3 years in operational food security, VAM or climate risk analysis. 

Data Science and AI/ML: 

Demonstrated proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow). Experience building AI/ML pipelines including ensemble models (CNN, LSTM, XGBoost). Working experience with NLP (BERT or equivalent transformer models). Database proficiency in SQL; familiarity with ETL pipelines and data engineering workflows. 

Data Visualization and Reporting: 

Production-grade dashboarding in Tableau including REST API integration and automated refresh. Working knowledge of Power BI. Experience producing technical reports and documentation for operational and management audiences. 

GIS and Mapping: 

Working knowledge of ArcGIS Online (Operational Dashboards, web maps, web applications). Ability to produce thematic and operational maps for programme and field support. Familiarity with WFP corporate platforms including HungerMap, PRISM and GeoNode is an asset. 

WFP Systems and Context: 

Working knowledge of WFP corporate data systems (SCOPE, KoBo/MoDA, SugarCRM, DataLib) and data protection standards (DPIA, WFP Guide for Personal Data Protection and Privacy). WFP country office experience is desirable. 

Languages: 

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of a second UN language is desirable. 

 

WFP STANDARD COMPETENCIES & FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate WFP Leadership Framework behaviours at senior officer level: Leads by Example with Integrity; Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments; Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork; Applies Strategic Thinking; Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships. 

Functional capabilities: Food Security Analysis; Technical Specialised Knowledge (Data Science / AI / GIS); Strategic Operational Understanding. 

 

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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