Programme Associate (Data Analyst)

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).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Providing thought partnership and technical assistance to the government is a central pillar of the WFP Philippines current CSP. To advance this objective, the Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) unit undertakes studies and assessments on WFP programmes and projects, as well as broader issues related to food security, vulnerability, and social protection in the Philippines. The Data Analyst will be working under the supervision of the Research Coordinator programme policy officer, receiving guidance from the Head of RAM and regular feedback from the Deputy Country Director on work performed. The job holder will be involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity.

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Analyst is expected to augment the WFP PH CO’s ability to work with, process, and analyze large datasets for its own programming and technical assistance to the government. They will also be expected to support the development of research designs/methodologies, data collection instruments and data collection plans. They may also support the management of field data collection – including troubleshooting data collection problems and other issues that may arise. They must conduct data analysis with a clear understanding of the needs and perspectives of the WFP and the intended research audience. The Data Analyst will also support the research coordinator in building the capabilities of the RAM team by supporting the development of: (1) data collection protocols, (2) data management plans, (3) data processing/data analysis templates/code, and (4) output templates for reports and presentations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive nor exhaustive)

Within delegated authority, the Programme Associate will be responsible for the following:

General duties:

• Support research and evidence-generation activities of the CO using quantitative and qualitative tools;
• Support research and evidence generation initiatives under technical assistance provided to government partners such as the Department of Education and the Department of Social Welfare and Development;
• Ensure robust data gathering and monitoring systems are in place with rigorous quality standards maintained;
• Contribute towards the development of projects, plans, and processes, ensuring data availability and alignment with wider programme policies and guidance;
• Provide project management support to the country strategic plan activities by ensuring that the data gathered for the CO is available on consolidated platforms contributing to effective decision making;
• Actively monitor and review current food security developments and issues, assessing their potential impact on WFP activities, to ensure that RAM Unit members remain informed and able to guide timely and appropriate programme evolution and intervention;
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through data collection, data availability and analysis.
• Any other business as required by the Research Coordinator or Head of RAM.

Survey set up and development of data collection tools

• Develop analysis plans and undertake necessary data analysis;
• Participate, as and when needed in the design and analysis of Vulnerability Analysis (VAM) and M&E surveys (i.e. distribution monitoring, post distribution monitoring, outcome monitoring);
• Support the preparation of questionnaires/checklists and field materials for data collection for Food Security, Nutrition, Climate Change Monitoring Systems and other VAM/M&E surveys.

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