Do you have experience providing advice and guidance on the efficient management and implementation of real-time food security monitoring systems? Would you like to change and save lives with the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide? If yes, this opportunity is for you!
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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
CARICOM works in 15 Member States and 5 Associate Members to create a community that is integrated, inclusive and resilient; driven by knowledge, excellence, innovation and productivity; a Community where every citizen is secure and has the opportunity to realise his or her potential with guaranteed human rights and social justice; and contributes to, and shares in, its economic, social and cultural prosperity; a Community which is a unified and competitive force in the global arena.
The WFP multi-country Office (MCO) in the Caribbean covers 22 countries and territories in the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean region and implements multi-country technical assistance and capacity-strengthening for emergency preparedness and response (EPR). WFP Caribbean is strengthening regional and national capacities by supporting the CARICOM, CDEMA and national governments to improve EPR functions, while collaborating with bi-lateral organisations, UN agencies and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts in designing and implementing effective, cost-efficient and gender sensitive programmes and emergency responses to minimise the impact of shocks on vulnerable populations.
JOB PURPOSE
To support and contribute to the evidence base that supports food security policies and programmes for CARICOM member states and territories.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
1.Support the development of systems and tools for monitoring and assessment of prices in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
2.Identify gaps and strengths of existing systems and find opportunities for strengthening capacities for government partners. eg. expansion of existing systems – inclusion of more locations, digitalization of processes, refining reporting processes, sharing and use of data.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced University degree in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health/Nutrition, Geography or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience
At least three professional years of experience in food security analysis, mapping or related field.
Language
Fluency (level C) in English language is required.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Who Can Apply?
This position is open to nationals of Guyana and CARICOM member states and associate members. CARICOM Nationals applying for National positions outside of their home country bear sole responsibility for required actions or expenses related to relocation, accommodation, repatriation, and any other living expenses, etc. A CARICOM Skilled National Certificate is a pre-requisite for employment for successful candidates who are not from the country for which the position is advertised. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Employment Particulars
Type of position: Short Term. Full Time
Type of Contact: Service Contract (SC-9)
Duration on Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension, based on organizational requirements.
Duty Station: Georgetown, Guyana
Remuneration: The salary for this role starts at GYD $443,960.00
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