Programme Policy Officer (GIS)

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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).

This position is based in Niamey and reports to the Head of RAM Unit.

THE ROLE

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Produce maps and conduct spatial data analysis on climate, food security and nutrition, operational information and related topics.

• Develop and maintain the RAM Unit’s spatial data infrastructure (SDI).

• Build the capacity of Niger staff (CO and SO), and partners on GIS applications, mapping, geospatial vulnerability analysis as well as data management and visualisation.

• Support CO in conducting Integrated Context Analyses (ICAs) in close collaboration with Programme Unit, technical partners and government.

• Produce timely bulletins and analyses on seasonal weather patterns.

• Support RAM Unit specially the targeting session  in implementing innovative geotargeting approaches using geospatial data, to inform the geographical targeting and prioritisation of WFP interventions.

• Develop and maintain RAM information management products, incl. interactive dashboards on food security, Integrated Resilience Programme, climate, insecurity etc.

• Engage and collaborate with technical partners at the country and regional level on information management, incl. through participating in the development and upkeep of Common Operational Datasets (CODs), within the framework of existing coordination forums (e.g. the Information Management Working Group).

• Support the roll-out and enhancement of the country Platform for Real-time Impact and Situation Monitoring (PRISM), including through the integration of new datasets.

• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geoinformatics or related field with 01 year of expérience, or First University Degree with additional years (3) of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language: Fluency (level C) in French. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of GIS applications and tools and methods for geospatial analysis.

• Practical experience in GIS and mapping in a humanitarian context.

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of WFP GIS and geospatial analysis systems and standards.

• Advanced skills and proficiency of ESRI ArcGIS or open-source GIS software and familiarity with a wide range of spatial data formats.

• Practical knowledge and experience in operating cloud-based geospatial analysis environment (Google Earth Engine, AWS, Open Data Cube etc.).

• Experience in developing web-based application for geospatial data processing and visualisations.

• Experience with data management including organizing and maintaining complex projects containing geospatial and tabular data.

• Strong statistical and analytical skills. Proficiency in using SQL, R, or Phyton is desirable.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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.

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