Based in the ARC offices in Johannesburg, the Intern Data Analyst will be a member of the Technical Support Division.

 
Responsibilities will include the following:

• Understand ARC and the Africa RiskView software and its underlying methodology
• Assist the TSD and the TWG on all matters relating to the customisation of Africa RiskView and preparation for participation in the insurance pool, including:
• Support background research to understand the risk factors and risk profiles of the ARC Member State
• Gather and prepare historical data on droughts and other natural disasters in the ARC Member State
• Support the data analysis and customisation work for the ARC Member State
• Support the drafting and review of customisation reports
• Monitor and verify Africa RiskView’s estimates against information from the ground
• Monitor Africa RiskView’s estimates to contribute to monthly bulletins and other ad hoc analyses and publications

Essential Requirements

• Be a recent graduate (max. 12 months after graduation) from an undergraduate or graduate university programme in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Food Security, Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Development Studies or similar relevant discipline
• Not be sons, daughters, brothers or sisters of WFP employees
• Must be eligible to stay and work in South Africa

Competences

• Proficient in Excel. Good knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS, Stata). Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point.
• Basic knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
• Fluent in English and/or French (+ official language of duty station if different).
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Reliability, attention to detail and problem-solving skills are highly appreciated.
• Teamwork and good social skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and under minimum supervision, and under tight deadlines.

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Posted on 13 Sep 08:15