UN World Food Programme Policy Officer (RAM -Data Analysis and GIS) Jobs in Uganda

UN World Food Programme Policy Officer (RAM -Data Analysis and GIS) Jobs in Uganda

About WFP

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.

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 emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters.

After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year.

The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

Brief description of WFP in Uganda

WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda.

In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.

As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.

Are You Up to the Challenge?

We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Programme Policy Officer (RAM -Data Analysis and GIS) SC8 to be based in Kampala. The selected candidate will be employed on Service Contract (12 months renewable).

Organizational Context

Under Research, Assessment and Monitoring Unit (formerly known as AMEL) - in 2022, WFP Uganda Country Office is committed to improve and reinforce the quality of the portfolio on its Food Security and Nutrition Assessments, to support data-driven and decision-making process for programme implementation.

The position is cornerstone to ensure the launch and implementation of the Phase III - Resource Based Project for General Food Assistance and the targeting, prioritization and selection of beneficiaries.

The phase 3, is the opportunity to systematize and prepare for country-wide scale up and replication. In addition to prepare the GIS analysis for the CO.

Job Purpose

The job holder is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis.

The PPO (RAM – Data Analysis and GIS) will report to the Targeting and Prioritization officer in coordination with the Data analyst and Business intelligence officer

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Develop protocols and procedures to ensure Two-way Accountability and Transparency of Food Security and Nutrition Assessments and Analysis

Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of guidelines, protocols and procedures for data management, storage and sharing.

In coordination with the data analyst/scientist develop the protocols for mapping and storage of governments data

Key Accountabilities 1/3

Ensure high standards of quality, reliability and validity of the data and analysis in line with WFP's privacy and protection guidelines.

Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data. Ensure accurate, timely data collection and synchronization with spatial data infrastructure

Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets.

Prepare a range of progress reports and data analysis of the projects/ initiatives of the unit (e.g. mVAM, markets, resource utilization) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.

Prepare a repository of data (official sources) and update following

protocols and procedures (metadata).

Write program code in order to support the development and implementation of efficient and effective data collection solutions, assist in the installation, configuration and customization of systems ensuring compliance with Government and WFP’s data privacy and data sharing standards, guidelines and procedures

WFP Leadership Framework: Common Standards of Behaviour

Leads by Example with Integrity

Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards:

Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards Respects others and values diversity:

Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same Stays focused and calm under pressure:

Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn:

Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Delivers results for maximum impact:

Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results Delegates appropriately:

Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed Adapts readily to change:

Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Is inclusive and collaborative: Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues

Gives timely and constructive feedback:

Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback

Builds and shares new perspectives:

Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives

Applies Strategic Thinking

Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision:

Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision

Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things:

Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant Analyses and evaluates data:

Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making

Considers the impact of decisions:

Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Builds partnerships: Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others

Collaborates to deliver common objectives:

Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of postgraduate of relevant and progressive experience in data analysis, statistics, and assessments within food security, agriculture, nutrition, GIS or a closely related area, such as health, research, economics or information management systems.

• Experience in conducting surveys and multiple-sectorial assessments, including the design, data collection and analysis is fundamental.

Education:

Advanced University degree in monitoring and evaluation, food security, information technology, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences or other field relevant

Skills/Competencies:

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, Vulnerability Analysis, etc.).

• Has contributed to implementation of programmes

. • Has observed or assisted with policy discussions

• Advanced experience in statistical analysis and mapping software like SPSS, STATA, R, SQL, GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS)

• Experience in the design or implementation of capacity strengthening on data collection, assessments, analytic work.

• Experience in collaborative work with national governments, UN agencies, and NGOs, as well as key stakeholders in the area of food security.

Language:

Fluency and accuracy in both oral and written communication in English.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Policy Officer (RAM -Data Analysis and GIS) Jobs in Uganda

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