Embedded Facilitator for NDC Partnership
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Vientiane
Laos
April 10, 2025
Full-timeApril 10, 2025
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 a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, recognized for its efforts to combat hunger and promote security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security globally. The organization values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities it serves, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, providing opportunities for career advancement across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Programme Associate (VAM) position is crucial for supporting the implementation of assessments and targeting in line with WFP's Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) policies. The role involves working under the supervision of the Head of Research Assessment and Monitoring and the VAM Officer. The Programme Associate will be responsible for participating in vulnerability assessments, food security, and nutrition assessments, contributing to the development of systems and tools for monitoring food security and nutrition. This position requires a strong analytical background, as the associate will engage in data analysis using statistical software and will be involved in creating information products and dashboards to facilitate knowledge sharing. The role is designed for individuals who are passionate about humanitarian work and have a strong commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Associate (VAM) will undertake a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: supporting the heads of RAM and VAM in the implementation of assessments and targeting; participating in vulnerability assessments and food security and nutrition assessments; developing systems and tools for monitoring food security and nutrition; conducting data analysis using SPSS, STATA, or R; creating information products and dashboards; maintaining and improving existing databases and knowledge management platforms; providing technical support to WFP staff and government counterparts; and ensuring that age and gender considerations are integrated into all activities. The associate will also be responsible for compiling and cleaning spatial and non-spatial data, updating spatial data infrastructure, and matching area codes with attribute information.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in economics, agriculture, social sciences, development studies, statistics, or a related field. Additionally, they should have at least 6 years of experience in food security and nutrition-related data collection and analysis, with proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, R, and GIS. Experience with visualization software (Python, R, Power BI, Tableau) and strong database knowledge (SQL, MS Access) is also required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with diverse teams.
Educational Background:
A university degree in a relevant field such as economics, agriculture, social sciences, development studies, or statistics is essential for this position. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in data analysis, research methodologies, and the principles of food security and nutrition.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in food security and nutrition data collection and analysis. Candidates should have a proven track record of utilizing statistical software for data analysis and should be familiar with various assessment methodologies related to food security. Experience in interacting with partners and stakeholders on food security issues is also necessary, along with demonstrated proficiency in statistical tools and methods for food security analysis.
Languages:
Strong written and oral communication skills in both Lao and English are mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but the primary requirement is fluency in Lao and English to effectively communicate with local stakeholders and international teams.
Additional Notes:
The position is a Service Contract (SC) with a duty station in Vientiane, Laos, and has a duration of one year with the possibility of extension. The role is full-time, and WFP offers an attractive compensation package, including benefits related to health, travel, and professional development opportunities. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process.
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 a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, recognized for its efforts to combat hunger and promote security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security globally. The organization values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities it serves, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, providing opportunities for career advancement across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Programme Associate (VAM) position is crucial for supporting the implementation of assessments and targeting in line with WFP's Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) policies. The role involves working under the supervision of the Head of Research Assessment and Monitoring and the VAM Officer. The Programme Associate will be responsible for participating in vulnerability assessments, food security, and nutrition assessments, contributing to the development of systems and tools for monitoring food security and nutrition. This position requires a strong analytical background, as the associate will engage in data analysis using statistical software and will be involved in creating information products and dashboards to facilitate knowledge sharing. The role is designed for individuals who are passionate about humanitarian work and have a strong commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme Associate (VAM) will undertake a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: supporting the heads of RAM and VAM in the implementation of assessments and targeting; participating in vulnerability assessments and food security and nutrition assessments; developing systems and tools for monitoring food security and nutrition; conducting data analysis using SPSS, STATA, or R; creating information products and dashboards; maintaining and improving existing databases and knowledge management platforms; providing technical support to WFP staff and government counterparts; and ensuring that age and gender considerations are integrated into all activities. The associate will also be responsible for compiling and cleaning spatial and non-spatial data, updating spatial data infrastructure, and matching area codes with attribute information.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in economics, agriculture, social sciences, development studies, statistics, or a related field. Additionally, they should have at least 6 years of experience in food security and nutrition-related data collection and analysis, with proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, R, and GIS. Experience with visualization software (Python, R, Power BI, Tableau) and strong database knowledge (SQL, MS Access) is also required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with diverse teams.
Educational Background:
A university degree in a relevant field such as economics, agriculture, social sciences, development studies, or statistics is essential for this position. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in data analysis, research methodologies, and the principles of food security and nutrition.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in food security and nutrition data collection and analysis. Candidates should have a proven track record of utilizing statistical software for data analysis and should be familiar with various assessment methodologies related to food security. Experience in interacting with partners and stakeholders on food security issues is also necessary, along with demonstrated proficiency in statistical tools and methods for food security analysis.
Languages:
Strong written and oral communication skills in both Lao and English are mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but the primary requirement is fluency in Lao and English to effectively communicate with local stakeholders and international teams.
Additional Notes:
The position is a Service Contract (SC) with a duty station in Vientiane, Laos, and has a duration of one year with the possibility of extension. The role is full-time, and WFP offers an attractive compensation package, including benefits related to health, travel, and professional development opportunities. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process.
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