Programme Associate (VAM)Tindouf Algeria The People
Pubblicato il 04-08-2026 - Technical University of Denmark in Roma
ph3DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /h3pWFP 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. /ph3ABOUT WFP /h3pThe 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. /ppAt 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. /ppTo 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. /ph3WHY JOIN WFP? /h3ulliWFP 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 /ulpbJOB TITLE : /b Programme Associate (VAM) /ppbLOCATION: /b Tindouf bCONTRACT TYPE /b : Service Contract /ppbLevel /b : SC - L6 /ppbUNIT/DIVISION : /b Programme /ppbDURATION : /b 12 months renewable /ppThe Programme Associate (VAM Associate) will be embedded within the RAM unit and will provide specialized technical and analytical support to ensure data‑driven decision‑making, accountability, and performance monitoring in line with WFP corporate standards. /ppThe position reports to the Head of RAM and operates with a high degree of autonomy, judgement, and responsibility. /ppbJOB PURPOSE: /b To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs. /ppbACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: /b /pulliSupport the VAM officer in the implementation of assessments and targeting activities in line with corporate VAM policies and guidance,
including contributing to vulnerability, food security, and nutrition assessments (e.g. mVAM) through the design of tools, systems, and analysis of food assistance needs using SPSS, STATA, or R to inform evidence-based strategies and programmes; /liliSupport the development of information products and knowledge management systems, including dashboards, SharePoint platforms, seasonal monitors, and price bulletins, while compiling, cleaning, and managing spatial and non-spatial datasets related to food security, socio-economic conditions, agro-ecology, nutrition and vulnerability /liliMaintain, update, and enhance databases and platforms (e.g. DataViz, MODA, VAM Data Library), ensuring data quality, consistency, accessibility, and proper documentation, and provide technical support to WFP staff and government counterparts to strengthen capacities in assessments, data analysis, and beneficiary targeting. /liliPrepare, consolidate, and quality assure analytical outputs including reports, briefs, presentations, dashboards, maps, and other data visualization products using tools such as GIS, Power BI, and Excel to support decision-making and reporting; /liliContribute to the design, implementation, and quality assurance of VAM activities, including surveys and assessments, by monitoring data collection processes (sampling, training, supervision), conducting data quality checks, and managing, analyzing, and interpreting datasets related to food security, nutrition, markets, and programme performance; /liliLiaise with internal units, field teams, cooperating partners, and government counterparts to support coordinated data collection, monitoring, and reporting, while providing day-to-day technical guidance to field monitors, enumerators, and RAM support staff and contributing to knowledge management and dissemination of best practices; /liliSupport emergency preparedness and response activities, including rapid assessments and timely data analysis during crises or shocks. /liliSupport in delivering capacity building and development initiatives and sessions to local stakeholders including partners and community actors. /liliPerform any other duties as required by the supervisor in support of programme objectives and Country Office priorities. /li /ulpbQUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: /b /ppbEducation: /b Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in economics, agriculture, social sciences, development studies, data science or related field is desirable /ppbExperience Knowledge Skills:
/b /pulliAt least b6 years /b of progressively responsible work experience in food security and nutrition related data collection, analysis, and reporting. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of several statistical tools and methods for food security analysis such as SPSS, STATA, R and GIS. /liliDeveloped practical expertise in food security analysis and mapping by participating in multiple assessments /liliExperienced user of visualization software (Python, R, Power Bi, Tableau) and strong database Knowledge (SQL, MSAcess). /liliExperience interacting with partners and other stakeholders. /liliExperience working in a humanitarian context is a plus /li /ulpbKnowledge Skills: /b /pulliGood knowledge of statistics and data science. /liliGood Knowledge of statistical software /liliGood Knowledge of geographical information system. /liliPrevious experience in humanitarian context /liliPrevious experience in data management /li /ulpbLanguages: /b Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. The French language is a plus. /ppbWFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /b /ppWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. /ppbClick here to access WFP Leadership Framework /b /ppbREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /b /ppWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /ppbNO FEE DISCLAIMER /b /ppThe 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. /ppbREMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION /b /ppAll 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. /ppNo 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