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We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
JOB TITLE:
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Unique Position)
TYPE OF CONTRACT
Fixed Term
GRADE:
NOA
DUTY STATION (City, Country):
Banjul, The Gambia
DURATION:
12 Months
NUMBER OF POSITIONS:
1
This position is for Gambian nationals only.
WHO WE ARE?
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & worldโs largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.
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.
This position is based in Banjul, The Gambia and reports to the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping Officer.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The objective is to strengthen the technical capacity of WFP and its partners in the monitoring of Country Strategic Plan and report on progress made, then support evidence generation that demonstrate how WFP is achieving results in lives and living conditions of vulnerable targeted people. Within the new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF 2024 โ 2028), the World Food Programme in the Gambia is also playing a key role. This includes Leadership of the Monitoring and Evaluation Interagency working Group, and the Result Group 1 on Green, Resilient And Inclusive Livelihoods.
This will ensure that Country and Field Offices have greater capacity to support Cooperating Partners (CP) in the monitoring and analytical reporting of WFP interventions on the Field and to increase Country Office support on the Monitoring and Evaluation of the UNSDCF, including reporting into UNINFO.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Director and the direct supervision of the VAM Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Support the Unit to report and performance, including systematically triangulate CP and Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) information and data to original and external sources of information.
2. Track the M&E indicators at output and outcome levels into the databases, and support Field Offices process monitoring including Third Party Monitoring (TPM)
3. Support identification and assessment of operational weaknesses of CPs and engage in capacity strengthening to reinforce their technical capabilities in the field,
4. Check the completeness and quality of data sheets (CPDR, Quantitative reports, etc.) and reports to ensure all statistical aspects are properly considered;
5. Support data reconciliation and monthly distribution data completeness by Field Offices to allow country make use of time output data for reporting
6. Support Field Offices in improving the quality of data collection, results tracking, and reporting, including support for internal data quality improvement processes.
7. Actively take part to key programme and planning activities to advice and keep the RAM Unit abreast of ongoing work and ensure alignment with corporate monitoring requirements, SOPs and other country office internal strategies
8. Compile the cooperating Partner (CP) statistical reports, analyze, share the monthly compiled statistics report on time, and prepare presentations and dashboards for programme reviews and feedback.
9. Participate in M&E exercises, such as post-distribution monitoring, to assess progress and support nutrition operational, implementation, research, surveys, and assessments including review of protocols and tools.
10. Provide input into reporting activities and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on activities that enables informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
11. Give technical assistance for regular Field monitoring, SOPs, tools and capacity building to CP and TPM on WFP operational practices, quality data collection, reporting, and accountability to the affected population.
12. Support the Head of the Unit in the coordination, monitoring and reporting of the Annual Country report, and the UNSDCF Joint Work Plans within the framework of WFP Leadership in the M&E inter agency working group
13. Represent WFP during technical meetings with partners when required.
14. Support with the development of reporting templates, data visualizations and dashboards.
15. Other duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Advanced University degree in social sciences, statistics, development economics, performance management, monitoring and evaluation or other related fields, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience:
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional work experience including monitoring and evaluation activities. Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools and methods.
Technical Knowledge & Skills:
- Developing M&E system including preparation of data collection tools; and conduction of analysis;
- Strong technical, analytical, research, both quantitative and qualitative, and programmatic skills in food security and nutrition.
- Development and maintenance of monitoring system (School Connect)
- Capacity development for staff; analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data;
- Performance reporting of operations; developing training materials and training facilitation methods;
Languages:
- Fluency (level C) in English language (written and oral).
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: French. (Other WFP working language) would be an asset.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
- Performance reporting of operations; developing training materials and training facilitation methods;
- Capacity development for staff; analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data;
- Development and maintenance of monitoring system (School Connect)
- Strong technical, analytical, research, both quantitative and qualitative, and programmatic skills in food security and nutrition.
- Developing M&E system including preparation of data collection tools; and conduction of analysis;
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional work experience including monitoring and evaluation activities. Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools and methods.
- Advanced University degree in social sciences, statistics, development economics, performance management, monitoring and evaluation or other related fields, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.