Team Lead – Analytics and Evidence for Diets and Nutrition

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ph3Team Lead – Analytics and Evidence for Diets and Nutrition /h3 pGloJobs analysis estimates · not the employer's figures /p pSupervise strategic stakeholder engagement at global and national levels, including mapping partners with expertise in AI, data science, and digital public goods relevant to nutrition and diet analytics. /p pLiaise with Regional and Country Office teams to define analytical needs, timeframes, ToRs, workplans and budgets; /p pDevelop internal and external communication plans to share learning and progress of WFP’s nutrition and diet analytical work; /p pProvide strategic direction for partnerships with academic and technical institutions (e.g. University of Nottingham, LSHTM, UC Davis), including collaboration on AI‑enhanced methodologies, validation approaches, and applied research. /p pManage donor relationships with WFP Partnership’s team, with regular technical meetings, reporting and provision of updates. /p h3Team Management /h3 pLead and manage multidisciplinary teams, including the planning, prioritisation, and delivery of outputs that integrate advanced analytics and AI‑enabled tools for nutrition and diet analytics to enhance efficiency, quality assurance, and scalability. /p pProvide direct supervision, coaching and performance management for team members to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance; /p pManage budgets and resource allocation in collaboration with the Finance Officer, Partnerships Counterparts, Senior Nutrition Advisor, Chief of Nutrition and PGRS Director. /p h3Lead Strategic Communication, Visualization, and Uptake of Evidence /h3 pGuide the effective communication of analytical methods, results, and implications to senior national and international audiences, including at high‑level policy and technical fora; /p pOversee the translation of complex analytical outputs into accessible, decision‑focused visualizations, working in close partnership with the RAM HungerMapLive team to ensure high‑quality integration of sub‑national data within an interactive dashboard; /p pDesign, coordinate, and provide oversight for dissemination and evidence‑to‑policy uptake strategies,



ensuring that data outputs and dashboard insights are effectively leveraged to inform national decision‑making and programming, in close collaboration with WFP Country Offices and key in‑country stakeholders. /p h3Provide Strategic Leadership on Knowledge Sharing of Analytical Insights /h3 pPromote knowledge sharing and learning across teams, ensuring alignment with global evidence, corporate priorities, and technical standards. /p pCoordinate the submission of manuscripts to high‑impact, peer‑reviewed journals, positioning the team’s work as a contributor to global nutrition evidence and methodological innovation; /p pRepresent WFP’s nutrition and diet analytics as a technical thought leader at academic conferences and other relevant forums, strengthening the visibility, credibility, and influence within the global nutrition and food security research community. /p h3Perform any other relevant duties, as requested. /h3 pSupport WFP Corporate work particularly related to nutrition and diet analytics. /p h3QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE /h3 pEducation: Advanced University degree in Nutrition, or Food Science / Public Health (with a major in Nutrition). /p pDesired experiences for entry into the role: /p ul liMinimum eight years of professional experience in an analytical role in nutrition, some of that on large-scale food fortification or local food solutions would be a plus. /li liDemonstrated experience supervising large, multi-disciplinary teams of senior and junior analysts to deliver result driven outcomes; /li liProven experience conduction and managing research and/or analyses with diverse stakeholders and data inputs, including research design, data collection, analysis and write up, including food and nutrient availability, intake, status,



and related health data and modelling data from Household Consumption and Expenditure Surveys to estimate food or nutrient intake or diet access at the individual level; /li liExperience leading stakeholder engagement to develop evidence-based policy and programme recommendations from evidence and analytics; /li liStrong track record in building and strengthening operational and policy capacity of national institutions, WFP Country Offices, and technical partners by embedding analytical tools, data products, and evidence‑based approaches into planning, policy formulation, and programme design processes, including through targeted technical guidance and hands‑on support; /li liExperience presenting analytical findings or evidence to diverse audiences, including government stakeholders, programme staff and academic partners, in a clear and context-relevant format; /li liExperience representing WFP on high‑level academic consortia and committees and globally recognised for contribution to diet and nutrition analytics and the overall global nutrition agenda /li liProven ability to build relationships with partners (e.g., donors and governments), negotiating funding, and engaging in resource mobilization. /li /ul pLanguage: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language). /p h3MORE ABOUT YOU /h3 ul liYou have: Functioning knowledge of data landscapes for nutrition, including micronutrients, dietary assessment and household food security. /li liProficient in the analysis of quantitative data using statistical software such as STATA and qualitative data using NVIVO. /li liExpert abilities in diet modelling software, including Cost of the Diet and Optifood. /li liExperience with artificial intelligence specifically related to food and nutrition analytics /li liAnalytical and problem‑solving skills, with a strong solution and action orientation. /li liExcellent communication, scientific writing, training and facilitation skills. /li liFlexibility, sound interpersonal skills and cross‑cultural sensitivity. /li liCapacity to coordinate with a range of national and international stakeholders, including national governments, research institutions, private sector, donors and NGO partners. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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