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ppbDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /b /p pWFP 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. /p pbABOUT WFP /b /p pThe 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. /p pAt 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. /p pTo learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. /p pbWHY JOIN WFP? /b /p ulliWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. /liliWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. /liliWFP 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. /liliA 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. /liliWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the bTerms and Conditions /b section of this vacancy announcement). /li /ul pbKEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES /b /p pbComponent /b A — Karamoja Sentinel Project Lead ( 70% FTE) /p ulliL e ad the technical execution of the AI/ML food security forecasting pipeline, including development and validation of the CNN+LSTM and XGBoost ensemble model /liliDevelop and integrate the NLP module (BERT/GPT-4o mini) for processing qualitative food security narratives and combining outputs with quantitative model results . /liliManage multi-sensor satellite data integration (NDVI, SPI, CHIRPS) and ensure data pipeline quality, documentation and version control . /liliDesign and deploy the Tableau dashboard with REST API for automated data ingestion and visualization of forecasting outputs . /liliMaintain and extend data-sharing agreements and technical partnerships with UBOS, OPM, MAAIF and the Meteorology Department /liliCoordinate HQ VAM Data Scientist peer review (M7-M8) as foreseen in the approved workplan; respond to review comments and release Model v2.0 by M10 /liliPrepare and submit project reporting and milestone updates to HQ VAM (BPU) per the agreed workplan schedule (M3 report, M5 report, Gate 2 and Gate 3 deliverables) /liliLead government capacity building on system use and deliver the full handover package (code repository, API documentation, user manuals, lessons learned) by December 2026 /li /ul pbComponent /b B — Team Lead RAM Ecosystems and Analytics ( 30% FTE) /p ulliCoordinate the RAM Ecosystems team workplan by prioritizing deliverables and managing requests from CO programme units (PSU, ME, CEFM, CFM, Supply Chain). Ensure timely delivery of high-quality analytical outputs, including the digitalization of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, in line with corporate standards and data protection requirements. /liliOversee the maintenance, development and continuous update of existing Tableau dashboards, ensuring data accuracy,
consistency, and usability across all Strategic Objectives and cross-cutting functions. /liliEnsure the timely production and quality assurance of thematic and operational maps to support programme delivery, field operations, and assessments, using ArcGIS Online and Tableau. /liliMaintain and ensure compliance with corporate platforms and data management systems, including HungerMap , DataLib , MoDa , Scope, Acamis , ImpactHub , Power Platform tools, and the CO Spatial Data Infrastructure, with attention to data integrity and privacy standards. /liliProvide direct supervision, mentorship, and technical guidance to Data Analysts, ensuring adherence to best practices in data analysis, visualization, tool development, and digitalization processes. /liliRepresent the RAM Ecosystems unit in CO coordination meetings and respond promptly to requests from CO RAM and Programme units related to data analysis, digitalization, dashboards, and information management. /liliLead and coordinate RAM Ecosystems Analytics data governance processes, acting as the focal point for Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), data protection, and responsible data management in line with WFP corporate frameworks, policies, and data protection principles. Ensure that data collection, processing, sharing, and analytics activities comply with WFP standards on confidentiality, integrity, privacy, and secure handling of sensitive information. /liliSupport the implementation of WFP''s data governance architecture by promoting data stewardship, interoperability, data quality, and risk-informed data sharing practices across RAM systems and analytical products. Provide technical guidance on privacy-by-design approaches, data protection risk mitigation, and governance mechanisms to strengthen compliance and accountability within humanitarian data ecosystems, including the continuous enhancement and institutionalization of SOPs, workflows, and operational guidance documents. /liliPerform any other duties as required /li /ul pbQUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED /b /p pbEducation: /b /p pAdvanced University degree ( Master''s or equivalent) in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Information Management or a quantitative field relevant to food security analysis. Equivalent: A first degree with at least 7 additional years of relevant experience may be considered. /p pbExperience: /b /p pMinimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Data Science, Information Management or analytics in a humanitarian or development context, of which at least 3 years in operational food security, VAM or climate risk analysis. /p pbData Science and AI/ML: /b /p pDemonstrated proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch or TensorFlow). Experience building AI/ML pipelines including ensemble models (CNN, LSTM, XGBoost ). Working experience with NLP (BERT or equivalent transformer models). Database proficiency in SQL; familiarity with ETL pipelines and data engineering workflows. /p pbData Visualization and Reporting: /b /p pProduction-grade dashboarding in Tableau including REST API integration and automated refresh. Working knowledge of Power BI. Experience producing technical reports and documentation for operational and management audiences. /p pbGIS and Mapping: /b /p pWorking knowledge of ArcGIS Online (Operational Dashboards, web maps, web applications). Ability to produce thematic and operational maps for programme and field support.
Familiarity with WFP corporate platforms including HungerMap , PRISM and GeoNode is an asset. /p pbWFP Systems and Context: /b /p pWorking knowledge of WFP corporate data systems (SCOPE, KoBo / MoDA , SugarCRM, DataLib ) and data protection standards (DPIA, WFP Guide for Personal Data Protection and Privacy). WFP country office experience is desirable. /p pbLanguages: /b /p pFluency in oral and written English is required . Working knowledge of a second UN language is desirable. /p pbWFP STANDARD COMPETENCIES FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES /b /p pThe incumbent is expected to demonstrate WFP Leadership Framework behaviours at senior officer level: Leads by Example with Integrity; Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments; Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork; Applies Strategic Thinking; Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships. /p pFunctional capabilities: Food Security Analysis; Technical Specialised Knowledge (Data Science / AI / GIS); Strategic Operational Understanding. /p pbWFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /b /p pWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /p pbClick here to access WFP Leadership Framework /b /p pbREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /b /p pWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /p pbNO FEE DISCLAIMER /b /p pThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. /p pbREMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION /b /p ulliAll applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel. /liliWe strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. /liliIf you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at Please note that this email is bonly /b for technical issues with an application - bunsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply /b. /liliAt the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process. /liliOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. /li /ul pAll 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. /p pNo 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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