Asociado(a) Superior de Vulnerabilidad, Análisis y Mapeo. (vam)

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. In Guatemala, WFP is assisting vulnerable populations facing complex humanitarian challenges, including food insecurity exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and economic instability. The organization emphasizes data-driven decision-making to enhance program effectiveness and accountability.

Job Purpose

The Senior VAM Associate (Vulnerability, Analysis, and Mapping) will play a crucial role in supporting the monitoring, review, and evaluation activities for WFP's Country Strategic Plan in Guatemala. This position is responsible for generating high-quality evidence on program processes and outcomes to inform operational decision-making, program adjustments, and strategic reorientation. The role involves designing and executing food security assessments, market analyses, and minimum expenditure basket studies, including sampling frameworks and data collection tools. The incumbent will analyze collected data, prepare reports, and present findings to support decision-making. Additionally, the position will contribute to standardizing and automating data collection, analysis, and reporting processes using WFP's corporate tools, and will design and execute thematic and impact evaluations, developing methodological approaches and analyzing data from treatment and control groups. The role also includes strengthening staff and partner capacities in data analysis and evaluation management, ensuring quality and consistency in evaluation processes and results, and contributing to automated visualization materials like dashboards.

Responsibilities

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Work Experience

Requires at least 7 years of consecutive experience in data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), study and evaluation design, and research using various analytical tools and methods. Experience in data modeling, particularly in food security, nutrition, or rural livelihoods is preferred. Strong experience in information analysis for decision-making, data mapping, and report preparation is essential.

Skills

Data Analysis, Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Evaluation Design, Market Analysis, Food Security Assessment, Geospatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Capacity Building, Project Monitoring, Needs Assessment, Statistical Software Proficiency, Electronic Data Collection Tools, Teamwork, Independent Work, Field Visits, Stakeholder Engagement

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