Recrutement de 01 JPO Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer

Entreprise: World Food Programme
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: Tchad / N'Djamena
Date limite: 2026-02-16

Recrutement de 01 JPO Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer
N'Djamena, Tchad
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR119518
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

16 February 2026-23:59-UTC+01:00 heure normale d’Afrique de l’Ouest (N’Djamena)
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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.

CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND


WFP Chad operates in a complex environment characterized by recurrent shocks, displacement, and high levels of food insecurity. Strengthening the quality of evidence is central to WFP’s work to ensure equitable assistance and efficient resource allocation. This role will support the Research, Assessment & Monitoring (RAM) unit in conducting impact assessments, refining targeting strategies, and supporting data-driven programming.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to PEOPLE WITH THE NATIONALITY OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES: eligible-countries-DC-JPOs.pdf

Excluding Chad due to the restriction that Nationals of the country where the position is located cannot be considered.

For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation: Junior Professional Officer Programme - Nedworc Foundation.

Please read the selection criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying.

Title of Post: VAM Officer (Economic Analyst)

Grade: P2 step 1 in the first year

Supervisor: Head of RAM

Unit: Research, Assessment & Monitoring (RAM)

Division/Country Office: Chad Country Office

Duty Station: N’djamena, Chad

Duration of assignment: Initially one year, with the possibility to extend up to a maximum of 3 years

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Under the direct supervision of the Head of the unit, the JPO will have the following responsibilities:


1. Support evidence generation for programme design and impact:
o Support the design and analysis of food security and outcome monitoring surveys, baselines/endlines, and Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM).
o Apply statistical methods for analysis: Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental studies, or alternative impact evaluation designs where relevant.


2. Support vulnerability targeting strategies, economic analysis and field validation:
o Assist in the development of targeting tools and criteria based on household vulnerability and socio-economic profiles.
o Contribute to the economic analysis of markets, household expenditures, socio-economic and food security data to refine targeting strategies for different population groups (e.g. IDPs, refugees, host communities)

3. Support risk analysis for anticipatory action and early warning systems:
o Assist in defining early action thresholds, data collection protocols, and monitoring of triggers for anticipatory assistance.
o Analyze and model risk exposure and potential outcomes under different shock scenarios.


4. Strengthen data visualization, knowledge management and reporting:
o Document and disseminate key lessons learned, success stories, and impact findings across internal and external audiences.
o Support preparation of evidence-based donor reports, dashboards, and presentations.
o Produce dashboards, and visual products to communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.

5. Capacity building and coordination:
o Deliver coaching or technical sessions to RAM and cooperating partner staff on M&E, targeting tools, and use of statistical software.
o Contribute to internal coordination with other units (Programme, CBT, VAM, and Logistics) to ensure integrated monitoring.


6. Other tasks as needed in support of the country office’s evidence and programme quality agenda.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Operational monitoring systems strengthened with standardized tools, templates, and dashboards

Evidence-based recommendations developed and integrated into WFP interventions through impact evaluations, baseline/endline surveys, and RCTs or quasi-experimental studies.

Improved targeting accuracy and efficiency for WFP and partner programmes through robust socio-economic profiling and application of advanced quantitative methods.

Capacities of WFP and partner staff enhanced through technical coaching on M&E frameworks.

Knowledge management and learning mechanisms institutionalized, with documentation of best practices and lessons learned across impact assessments and targeting exercises.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Age limit: The maximum age limit is 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application.

Education: Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Geography International Development, or related fields.

In exceptional cases, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience can be considered.


Language: Fluency (level C) in English and French.

Experience:

Minimum of two years relevant working experience after obtaining a first university degree in monitoring and evaluation, quantitative research, economic modelling, and programme targeting.

Minimum of four years relevant working experience for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree.

Work experience within the UN system should not exceed one year, including UNV, (paid) UN internship, and UN consultancy.

All paid work experience since obtaining a Bachelor’s degree will/can be considered. Internship and volunteer experiences will be considered if they are post-graduate and relevant to the role.

Qualifications/Technical skills:

Proven ability to work with large datasets and statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS).

Familiarity with Proxy Means Testing (PMT) methodologies, impact evaluation, and econometric approaches.

Experience working with survey tools like Kobo, ODK, and SurveyCTO.

Proficiency in Windows MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Behavioural competencies: leads by example with integrity, drives results and delivers on commitments, fosters inclusive and collaborative teamwork, applies strategic thinking, builds, and maintains sustainable partnerships.


DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Exposure to the international arena, either by direct work for an international institution/organization or by interacting with international stakeholders

Intermediate level (level B) of one or more of the following official languages: Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese.

WFP’s international professionals are required to serve in different locations around the world during their career (including in hardship duty stations); willingness to be mobile would maximise opportunities for long-term retention into the Organization

SUPERVISION


The Head of the Unit will directly supervise the JPO and provide day-to-day technical support.

TRAINING COMPONENTS


Data analysis, Food security assessments, M&E framework, Impact studies, Data visualization, WFP Corporate System.

LEARNING ELEMENTS


At the end of the assignment, the JPO should have obtained:

Very good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, impact assessment methodologies and targeting approaches in humanitarian and development settings.

Good skills n data analysis and economic modelling and data visualization.

Familiarity with evidence-based programming, including how data and analysis are used to design, monitor, and adapt WFP interventions, particularly in fragile and food-insecure environments

Good general understanding of WFP’s overall operations and activities in the region of assignment.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK



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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.

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