Overview
The Programme Associate (Data Analyst) will 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 support the development of research designs, data collection instruments, and data collection plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Support research and evidence-generation activities using quantitative and qualitative tools.
- Support research and evidence generation initiatives under technical assistance provided to government partners.
- Ensure robust data gathering and monitoring systems are in place with rigorous quality standards.
- Contribute towards the development of projects, plans, and processes, ensuring data availability and alignment with wider programme policies.
- Provide project management support to country strategic plan activities.
- Actively monitor and review current food security developments and issues.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government.
- Develop analysis plans and undertake necessary data analysis.
- Participate in the design and analysis of Vulnerability Analysis (VAM) and M&E surveys.
- Support the preparation of questionnaires/checklists and field materials for data collection.
- Lead design and implementation of various visual products using R, Python, Tableau, and/or PowerBI.
- Establish CO database converging all CO key data.
- Ensure the PHCO Data Library page is actively maintained.
- Ensure quality and consistency of collected data, lead database management, and maintenance of clean datasets.
- Liaise with relevant colleagues and consult various references on knowledge base.
- Support geospatial data management, maps production and GIS analysis.
Required Experience
- Minimum six (6) years of professional experience in data analysis, database development/management, or a closely related area or focus.
- Has proven experience in data management and has been exposed to modern data management tools.
- Strong in statistical analysis, including econometrics.
- Strong knowledge and skills in using R or Python in statistical analysis and data management.
- PowerBI, Tableau Desktop and Server skills are an asset.
- Mapping and GIS skills (i.e. ArcGIS, QGIS) are an asset.
- Has managed project and provided input into designing operations.
- Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of WFP vulnerability mapping systems and emergency assessment standards.
- Previous experience with UN agencies in the country is a plus, with demonstrated ability in partnership building.
- Experience working in public health/food security/nutrition related activities.
- Experience of analyzing local political situations and assessing risk accurately.
- Ability to quickly learn how to do new tasks.
- Experience working in multi-cultural work settings.
Qualifications
- Completion of secondary school education.
- A first-level university degree or an advanced university degree in economics, statistics, or other relevant fields is an advantage.
