Field Monitoring Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

This UNV assignment is part of WFP Lebanon, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit in Tripoli Field Office, The World Food Program (WFP) in Lebanon is a humanitarian organization that aims to provide food assistance to vulnerable populations affected by the crisis in the country.

WFP in Lebanon works with various stakeholders, including the Lebanese government, NGOs, and international organizations to provide food assistance to those in need. The organization provides assistance to both Syrian refugees and Lebanese host communities who are affected by the crisis.

The program provides food assistance in the form of e-cards, which can be used to purchase food items in selected supermarkets. The e-cards are distributed to eligible households, and the amount provided depends on the household's size and needs.

The outcomes of the program include improved food security for vulnerable populations, reduced poverty, and improved access to basic needs for refugees and host communities affected by the crisis in Lebanon. To learn more about the World Food Program in Lebanon, you can visit their website at https://www.wfp.org/countries/lebanon.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Deputy Head of Field Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Field Monitoring Assistant will be:

• Conducting regular field visits to monitor food assistance distribution with WFP cooperating partners and to Cash Assistance redemption points including ATMs and MTOs to ensure compliance with program standards and protocols. • Conducting post-distribution monitoring including Process Monitoring and BNOMs to assess the effectiveness of the food assistance provided and collect beneficiary feedback. • Collecting data and information on program activities, progress, and challenges to support monitoring and evaluation efforts. • Conducting phone call survey with beneficiary for verification and validation purposes to ensure that assistance is reaching the intended recipients. • Assisting in the preparation of reports and other documentation related to program monitoring and evaluation. • Assisting in the preparation of beneficiary lists • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management • Teamwork and respect for diversity

monitoring and evaluation, program monitoring and reporting with national or international non profit organizations, or other relevant programmes; experience with UN agencies is an asset, as is experience working in other international development organization; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in monitoring and evaluation, food security and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Tripoli, North of Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.