Overview

The JPO Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer will support evidence generation for programme design and impact, and assist in vulnerability targeting strategies and economic analysis.

Tasks Summary

• Support the design and analysis of food security and outcome monitoring surveys, baselines/endlines, and Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM).
• Apply statistical methods for analysis: Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental studies, or alternative impact evaluation designs.
• Assist in the development of targeting tools and criteria based on household vulnerability and socio-economic profiles.
• Contribute to the economic analysis of markets, household expenditures, socio-economic and food security data.
• Assist in defining early action thresholds, data collection protocols, and monitoring of triggers for anticipatory assistance.
• Analyze and model risk exposure and potential outcomes under different shock scenarios.
• Document and disseminate key lessons learned, success stories, and impact findings.
• Support preparation of evidence-based donor reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Produce dashboards, and visual products to communicate findings.
• Deliver coaching or technical sessions to RAM and cooperating partner staff on M&E, targeting tools, and use of statistical software.
• Contribute to internal coordination with other units.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of two years relevant working experience after obtaining a first university degree in monitoring and evaluation, quantitative research, economic modelling, and programme targeting. Minimum of four years relevant working experience for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree. Work experience within the UN system should not exceed one year, including UNV, (paid) UN internship, and UN consultancy. All paid work experience since obtaining a Bachelor’s degree will/can be considered. Internship and volunteer experiences will be considered if they are post-graduate and relevant to the role.

Qualification Requirements

Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Geography International Development, or related fields. In exceptional cases, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience can be considered. Substantive parts of the candidates’ academic training (Bachelor and/or Master) must have taken place in a developing country that appears on the list of eligible countries.