Asociado/a de Programas Resiliencia y Cambio Climático
World Food Programme (WFP)
Bogota
Colombia
December 25, 2025
Full-timeDecember 25, 2025
Asistente Senior de Datos VAM
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its innovative approaches to food assistance, including cash transfers and local food purchases, and it actively engages with local communities to ensure that its programs are effective and sustainable. WFP's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in its workforce, which is made up of individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, all working together to achieve a common goal: to end hunger worldwide.
Job Overview:
The Senior Data Assistant for VAM (Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping) will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of data systems strategies aimed at automating data collection and sharing processes. This position is integral to the Research, Assessments, and Monitoring Unit (RAM) and will involve working closely with the VAM Officer to ensure that data visualization, mapping, infographics, and reporting are aligned with corporate methodologies. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently while also collaborating with various teams to enhance data coherence across different WFP databases. The Senior Data Assistant will be expected to contribute to decision-making processes by providing timely and accurate data insights, thus supporting WFP's mission to assist vulnerable populations effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include the completion of secondary education, with a desirable professional degree in economics, administration, industrial engineering, geographic information systems, or related fields. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in data management and visualization tools. Experience in training and presenting findings to both internal and external audiences is also essential. The ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment and demonstrate a commitment to WFP's values is crucial.
Educational Background:
Candidates are expected to have completed secondary education, with a preference for those holding a professional degree in relevant fields such as economics, administration, industrial engineering, or geographic information systems. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of data analysis and visualization in the context of humanitarian assistance.
Experience:
A minimum of five years of relevant experience is required, which should include managing databases, data cleaning, and basic data analysis. Candidates should have experience in data visualization and infographic development, as well as programming surveys and validating data quality. Experience in conducting training sessions for both internal and external stakeholders on data collection and related tools is highly valued. Field data collection experience is also a significant asset.
Languages:
Fluency in Spanish is required for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the team and with local stakeholders. Proficiency in English is highly desirable, as it will facilitate communication with international colleagues and stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and information sharing.
Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is six months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs. The contractual modality is a Service Contract (SC) at Level SC L
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its innovative approaches to food assistance, including cash transfers and local food purchases, and it actively engages with local communities to ensure that its programs are effective and sustainable. WFP's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in its workforce, which is made up of individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, all working together to achieve a common goal: to end hunger worldwide.
Job Overview:
The Senior Data Assistant for VAM (Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping) will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of data systems strategies aimed at automating data collection and sharing processes. This position is integral to the Research, Assessments, and Monitoring Unit (RAM) and will involve working closely with the VAM Officer to ensure that data visualization, mapping, infographics, and reporting are aligned with corporate methodologies. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently while also collaborating with various teams to enhance data coherence across different WFP databases. The Senior Data Assistant will be expected to contribute to decision-making processes by providing timely and accurate data insights, thus supporting WFP's mission to assist vulnerable populations effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the planning, design, and execution of prioritized evaluations by the country office.
- Develop infographics and periodic updates for internal and external audiences to present static data visualizations.
- Assist in drafting reports for communications, key messaging, and regular information exchange documents.
- Support the programming of surveys in the ODK Collect system.
- Manage databases, perform data cleaning, and conduct basic data analysis.
- Facilitate data management activities to create Geographic Information Systems (GIS) products.
- Maintain VAM data systems and improve links with other units and platforms to ensure consistency across WFP databases.
- Help develop dashboards (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) based on user requirements to share key internal data in real-time, including segmentation data for field offices.
- Assist in developing web-based maps to present geographic and operational data. 1
- Lead field missions for the VAM team as required. 1
- Perform any other tasks within professional competence as necessary to support project objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include the completion of secondary education, with a desirable professional degree in economics, administration, industrial engineering, geographic information systems, or related fields. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be proficient in data management and visualization tools. Experience in training and presenting findings to both internal and external audiences is also essential. The ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment and demonstrate a commitment to WFP's values is crucial.
Educational Background:
Candidates are expected to have completed secondary education, with a preference for those holding a professional degree in relevant fields such as economics, administration, industrial engineering, or geographic information systems. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of data analysis and visualization in the context of humanitarian assistance.
Experience:
A minimum of five years of relevant experience is required, which should include managing databases, data cleaning, and basic data analysis. Candidates should have experience in data visualization and infographic development, as well as programming surveys and validating data quality. Experience in conducting training sessions for both internal and external stakeholders on data collection and related tools is highly valued. Field data collection experience is also a significant asset.
Languages:
Fluency in Spanish is required for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the team and with local stakeholders. Proficiency in English is highly desirable, as it will facilitate communication with international colleagues and stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and information sharing.
Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is six months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs. The contractual modality is a Service Contract (SC) at Level SC L
- This position is full-time and based in Bogota, Colombia. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and all employment decisions are made based on merit and organizational needs.
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