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• Manage all mobile data collection, analysis
  and reporting (Mobile Vulnerability Assessment & Mapping – mVAM)
  related tasks within the Unit;
• Maintain a functional mVAM database;
• Work closely with the ICT Unit ensure that
  the mVAM database is running on a safe, secure and robust platform and the
  backup of the database is done regularly and an appropriate disaster
  recovery mechanism is in place;
• Support data entry into WFP corporate system
  for monitoring and reporting;
• Establish an effective system to follow-up
  Mobile Data Service Provider and ensure that quality data on key food
  security indicators is collected;
• Oversee entry into of complete, timely and
  accurate price data by Sub Offices (SOs) ensuring that the sub-offices
  continue updating the data on a weekly basis;
• The incumbent will visit WFP databases on a
  weekly basis to ensure that the data is available; check the data for
  consistency and provide feedback to SOs on any issues of concern;
• Actively participate in the annual food
  security and nutrition assessments in Karamoja region and refugee hosting
  areas in the different stages including planning, training, data
  collection, report writing and dissemination;
• Produce monthly price updates for Karamoja region;
• Keep in touch with AME team to ensure that
  all the necessary support with regard to food security assessments and
  monitoring as well as assessments is provided:
• Organise trainings, as needed, for country
  office, sub-office and partner staff;
• Perform any other additional tasks assigned
  by the Programme Officer – Assessment Monitoring & Evaluation (AME) or
  Head of the Unit;

• The applicants for the United Nations World
  Food Programme (WFP) Programme Assistant – Assessment, Monitoring &
  Evaluation (AME) opportunity should hold a University degree in
  Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, Development Economics
  or any other related field attained from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of four years of progressively
  responsible experience, with at least two years in food security analysis,
  monitoring and database management related functions.
• A strong statistical background;
• Demonstrated ability to work work in a team
  and under minimum supervision;
• Strong English written and oral communication
  skills;
• Strong computer skills and knowledge and
  experience in using quantitative analysis techniques, interpretation ad
  software, including SPSS and Stata;
• Good working knowledge and experience using
  MS Office applications.

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