Back Programme Policy Officer - Economist/Analyst (CSTII) - Readvertised

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  General Information

  Title of Post: Programme Policy Officer - Economist/ Analyst
  Grade: CSTII
  Supervisor: Deputy Country Director
  Division/Country Office: Rwanda
  Duty Station: Kigali
  Duration of assignment: 11 months

  Duties and Responsibilities

  Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the incumbent will perform the following responsibilities:

  • Conduct descriptive and econometric analysis of household survey data on themes such as food security, consumption patterns, income and expenditures and price elasticities.
  • Provide strategic leadership to the Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) unit, overseeing both Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping (VAM) and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) sub-units, ensuring integration and coordination between VAM and M&E functions to deliver robust, actionable analysis.
  • In line with the CSP evidence generation plans, support planning and implementation of assessment activities related to economic analysis and analysis of household data. Conduct both micro- and macro-economic analysis with a focus on price analysis, food security impacts of economic events and household-level needs.
  • Monitor the macroeconomic outlook and carry out analysis of the economic situation in Rwanda and the East Africa region and how it impacts household food security.
  • Actively represent WFP in the Development Partners Economist working group forum, contributing insights and collaborating on economic and food security initiatives.
  • Other duties as may be required.

    Deliverables

    • The incumbent is expected to lead planning, implementation, and review of assessments and surveys, including descriptive and econometric analysis of household survey data. The outcomes should include accurate and insightful analysis on themes such as food and nutrition security, consumption patterns, income, expenditures, and price elasticities. This analysis should be presented effectively in analytical briefs and through narrative and visual means for decision-makers.
    • By monitoring macroeconomic and food security outlooks and analysing the economic situation in Rwanda and the East Africa region, the staff member should provide insights into how economic trends impact household food security. The outcomes should include actionable recommendations and guidance for decision-makers.
    • The incumbent is expected to strengthen capacity to staff at the Country Office as well as WFP partners in Rwanda, through sharing expertise, exchanging ideas, and contributing to collective efforts in the field of economics and food security.
    • Produce two analytical briefs and present findings in narrative and visual ways for decision-makers.

      Essential Qualifications and Experience

      Education

      Advanced university degree in economics, development economics, food security, statistics, or similar relevant discipline.

      Experience