Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) Intern

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) Intern in Freetown, Sierra Leone, reporting to the VAM Officer. The internship lasts 6 months and supports the collection, management, analysis, visualization and dissemination of food security and vulnerability information to strengthen evidence-based programming and policy engagement. The position is open only to Sierra Leonean nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Support food security assessments, surveys and market monitoring activities.
• Assist with data collection tool development, data cleaning, validation and database management.
• Contribute to the analysis of food security, vulnerability, livelihoods and market data.
• Produce tables, charts, maps, dashboards and other visualization products.
• Support reports, factsheets, presentations and analytical briefs.
• Conduct secondary data reviews and maintain information repositories.
• Assist in GIS mapping and spatial analysis activities.
• Support training, workshops and capacity-strengthening initiatives with partners and government counterparts.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a recognized university programme in Statistics, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Food Security, Nutrition, Data Science, Geography/GIS, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences or a related field.
• No prior professional experience required; academic projects, research or internships are desirable.
• Attention to detail, strong communication and organizational skills, and ability to work in a multicultural team.

Required skills

• Data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, R, SPSS, Stata or similar are desirable.
• GIS and spatial analysis, survey design and digital data collection, and data visualization and dashboard development.

Applications are submitted only through the online recruiting system, with a CV and cover letter; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.