Readvertised Programme Assistant (VAM) SC5 Gaziantep, Turkey

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and Professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Female and qualified applicants encouraged to apply

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.  We are 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.

The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. 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.

 In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP Syria Country Office’s Gaziantep Field Office operates cross border to assist around 1.5 million people residing in Northwest Syria each month, through its cooperating partners via various assistance modalities.

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver standard business support processes for a specific professional area of work, to facilitate effective service delivery as well as to perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective targeting of beneficiary households.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of the Head of Monitoring, Targeting, and Assessments Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for:
1. Taking part in and supporting the development of the permanent BEST database system
2. Periodically updating the BEST questionnaire (XLSForm with all constrains, calculations, and media files)
3. Designing any survey forms needed by the Unit, as well as other Gaziantep FO units
4. Analyzing food security assessments of NWS to find correlation between vulnerability indicators and food consumption scores
5. Updating the BEST scorecard on a periodical basis, as well as when there is a change in the context of NWS
6. Exporting BEST data, performing data cleaning with the support of the Business Support Assistant
7. Managing BEST database and analyzing BEST clean data and drafting scorecard results
8. Performing deduplication analysis within each CP caseload as well as across all WFP NWS CPs
9. Producing periodic reports on WFP NWS beneficiary vulnerability status based on BEST results
10. Refining the BEST database system based on lessons learned
11. Mapping BEST results using ArcGIS under the guidance of Head of Unit and CO GIS Sub-unit
12. Performing ad-hoc analysis of periodically collected data e.g., CBT verification data
13. Performing other relevant duties, as required by the Head of Unit

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Web Development, or Data Analytics

Experience:
Three years of work experience in the Humanitarian sector, including at least one year working in Monitoring & Evaluation and Targeting

Knowledge & Skills:
• Fluent in at least one programming language e.g., Python, SQL, Java
• Knowledge of food security vulnerability indicators
• Advanced skills in designing XLSForms and using ODK (Open Data Kit)
• Knowledge in WFP Targeting Criteria and strategies of beneficiary selection
• Knowledge and experience in statistical data analysis using tools like SPSS, R, MS Access
• Knowledge and experience in building dashboards using Tableau

Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Arabic is an asset. 

CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATION

Eligibility: Turkish nationals or those holding a valid Turkish residency permit.

Type of Contract: Service Contract (SC5)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Gaziantep, Turkey

Number of employees required: 1

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted and will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
2. Applications and CV in PDF format must be submitted online with:

• English language only
• Indicate exact Positions Title
• All your job responsibilities, experience (start and end date of employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
• Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
• Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, or freelancer

4. Proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.
5. Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.
6. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than Friday, 23 December 2022.

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WFP never uses external recruitment agencies and recruitment is always free of charge. WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. The selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Only applicants whose profiles meet the advertised job requirements will be considered and only within the announced deadline.

لا يقوم برنامج الأغذية العالمي بالاستعانة ابداً بأشخاص او بوكالات خارجية في التوظيف، علماً بان عملية التوظيف دائماً مجانية. يبحث برنامج الأغذية العالمي عن مرشحين من أعلى درجات النزاهة والكفاءة المهنية والذين يتقاسمون مبادئنا الإنسانية.

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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.