Graduate Trainee - Data Analysis & Integration, Johannesburg, at World Food Programme

Overview 

• You will learn about WFP and its culture through real-life work experience and we will provide you on-the-job training and performance feedback to kick-start your professional career.
• Through this experience, you will develop new skills and make new connections that very well might provide professional references for you someday. 

Learning & Development:

• You will work with professional teams and receive formal training and ongoing coaching. The Graduate Trainee will have access to an industry leading learning platforms.  

Networking opportunities:

• You will get the chance to enrich your skills and work with people from different nationalities.  Depending on available opportunities Graduate Trainees may travel to other locations for learning and exposure.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:  An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, Sustainable Food Systems and Development, Geography (Human), Data Science and Statistics.
• Qualification's must have been obtained within the previous year (2022) or current year (2023) with an academic average of at least 75%.   
• The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must be recognised by https://www.whed.net/home.php)

Language:  Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English).  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Analyse data related to value chain analysis for improved programming decision making in market access and HGSF programmes
• Identify key data needs and tools to support programming decision making for integration of food systems across programme areas particularly in HGSF, resilience and nutrition programmes. 
• Develop a framework for analysis of key data linked to market information and market opportunities particularly for smallholder farmers in the region.
• Develop tableau options for supporting data analysis of regular reporting data and visualisation of key findings.
• Support analysis of procurement data linked to implementation of the local regional food procurement policy for improved outcomes and programme guidance. 
• Support analysis and provide guidance on key opportunities linked to value chain development and post-harvest management interventions
• Designing monitoring guidance’s for and perform quantitative & qualitative analysis of outcome data for smallholder and food system programme development in the region
• Evidence generation & knowledge sharing - Support the internal and external dissemination of information through regular fieldwork and Monitoring and evaluation activities and consolidate data and information on the implementation of market development activities from smallholder farmers in South Africa and livelihood programme beneficiaries.
• Perform other activities needed.