JPO Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer, N'Djamena

JPO Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Officer, N'Djamena Organization: WFP - World Food Programme Country: Chad City: N'Djamena Office: WFP N'Djamena, Chad DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : 30 April 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Ndjamena) WFP 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. 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? : WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP 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. A 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. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). 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 to: PEOPLE WITH THE DUTCH NATIONALITY 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