Food Security Analyst

Closing Date: November 1, 2023

Type of Vacancy:

Details of the Post

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)

  1. Lead/support the analysis of food security of existing and incoming data, surveys using statistical methodologies through analytical tools such as SPSS, STATA, R.
  2. Develop regional products to support food security analysis in the region – routine or ad hoc analysis.
  3. Streamline the maintenance and usage of existing databases.
  4. Support the design and provide recommendations for a platform to visualise a regional overview of price data. Contextualise market price data by capturing key insights along the whole value chain – from producers to consumers.
  5. Contribute to the development of projects and activities, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider WFP policies and guidance.
  6. Support the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of food assistance needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
  7. Support the development of food security and vulnerability analysis and the preparation of timely reports on food assessment needs in line with wider VAM policies, processes and guidance to enable effective decision-making on the development of country strategy, policies and programmes.
  8. Provide assistance on the coordination of data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
  9. Liaise with implementing partners (internal and external) to monitor ongoing projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness and efficiency and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
  10. Support the capacity building of all stakeholders.
  11. Provide support to relevant partners that are focusing on food security and nutrition issues to enable sharing of experience, lessons learned and best practice.
  12. Other as required.

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

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of several statistical tools and methods for food security analysis.
  • Developed practical expertise in food security analysis and mapping by participating in multiple assessments in countries, including the design, data collection and analysis.

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

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The application should be submitted by November 1, 2023 at 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered and only short-listed qualified candidates will receive an acknowledgment

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