DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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, colour, 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 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).

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Consultant will be responsible for the following activities:

• Research, design and implement models for estimating food insecurity and produce early warning of impending crises.

• Support ad-hoc data explorations and analysis for the project, by means of traditional statistical analysis as well as state-of-the-art data science methodologies.

• Support the design and the implementation of production-ready data pipelines.

• Manage stakeholder relationships and effectively communicate key findings and results to drive informed decision-making.

• Ensure adherence to WFP policies regarding data, including data privacy, security, management, and code documentation.

• Participate in field missions to WFP country offices as required.

• Perform other tasks as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT :

•   Technical inputs to the development of Early Warning System, including the code and methodology for generation of the signals.

• Deployment of models in a production environment

• Maintenance of the code base following industry’s best practices.

• Participation in project meetings, scientific committee meetings and dissemination events Presentations on the technical aspects of the project, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education : Master’s degree in a quantitative field

• Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in an analytical role

• Knowledge & Skills

• Python programming skills and experience with data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)

• Advanced knowledge of statistics and passion for machine learning with an understanding of algorithms

• Experience in querying SQL databases is required

• Experience in git is an asset

• Experience in the following fields is an asset: forecasting Time Series.

• Knowledge of survey methodologies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully in a diverse and multicultural team environment

• Languages: Excellent spoken and written English. French or Arabic is an asset.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Position: Consultant (Data Scientist)

Contract Type: Consultant (CST)

Grade : CST I

Duration : 11months

Duty Station : Yaounde Cameroon ( Remote )

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.