Data Analysis Technician – Food Security and Vulnerability Mapping

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring a Data Analysis Technician for its Research, Evaluation and Monitoring (RAM) unit, Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) office in El Salvador. This is a six-month service contract based in San Salvador, with possible extension depending on operational needs and resource availability. The position supports temporary technical and analytical work on food security, vulnerability monitoring and operational decision-making, while administrative duties remain with the area's staff.

Key responsibilities

• Compile, clean, organise and update databases from internal and external sources on food security, vulnerability, markets and the socio-economic context.
• Support quantitative and geospatial data processing for evaluations, monitoring and territorial prioritisation exercises.
• Produce thematic maps and other geospatial products with GIS tools, keeping structure, documentation and presentation consistent.
• Prepare tables, charts, cards, dashboards and other synthesis products for technical use and decision-making.
• Monitor indicators on food security, prices, markets, socio-economic variables and threats, and integrate information from evaluations and monitoring with quality controls.
• Write analytical inputs, technical notes, reports and presentations, and keep repositories and procedures documented.
• Coordinate technically with other units and support rapid analysis and mapping when emergencies occur.

Required profile

• University degree in statistics, economics, geography, social sciences, informatics, engineering, information management, GIS or related fields; completion of the degree or a complementary technical course in data analysis, statistics, information management or GIS is valued.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in data management and processing, information analysis, analytical product preparation and/or geospatial analysis; experience in food security, vulnerability, market monitoring or territorial evaluation is valued.
• Spanish fluency; English knowledge is an advantage and must meet the corporate standard for the position.

Required skills

• Spreadsheets and data cleaning, organisation and analysis tools.
• GIS tools for map production, spatial analysis and layer management.
• Ability to make tables, charts and visualisations, and to write technical documents.
• Desirable: statistical analysis and data automation tools.

WFP offers an attractive compensation package and a multicultural, inclusive workplace with training, coaching, mentorship and internal mobility opportunities.