National Consultant - Senior Statistician, When Actually Employed (WAE), SSA9, Nairobi

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

24 December 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Nairobi)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

The World Food Programme (WFP) Kenya is committed to enhancing its programmatic impact through robust performance measurement. As part of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027, we are seeking a dedicated Statistician to lead our outcome monitoring and impact assessment efforts. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical data-driven decisions that will shape humanitarian assistance for vulnerable populations in Kenya.

Role Overview

As a Statistician, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing methodologies for outcome monitoring (OM) and impact assessments. Your expertise will guide data collection, analysis, and reporting processes that inform program improvements and strategic adjustments. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including WFP teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Methodology Development: Design and implement the OM methodology, ensuring it aligns with WFP standards.
• Impact Assessment Support: Collaborate with identified firms to design and execute impact assessments.
• Tool Development: Create and refine OM and impact assessment tools that meet methodological requirements.
• Data Management: Oversee randomization processes, household selection, data collection training, and field supervision to ensure high-quality data.
• Data Analysis: Develop comprehensive data analysis plans, clean datasets, and analyze results to support reporting processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present findings to stakeholders during debriefing sessions and contribute to discussions on program improvements.
• Ensure timely delivery of quality services that meet or exceed client expectations;
• Perform any additional tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Deliverables

• Technical note outlining methodology and timelines.
• Final OM report with detailed analysis results.
• Comprehensive list of indicators with baseline and OM values.
• Cleaned datasets for impact assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in statistical analysis and research methodologies.
• Familiarity with humanitarian programs or development work is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Stata).
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop creative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data clearly.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.