MoET National Management Agents model Review consultant

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Overview

Review performance of the national school feeding programme.

You have:

• Post graduate qualification in any relevant social sciences
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience
• Experience reviewing programmes with technical support to the Government
• Proven practical expertise of designing and implementing rigorous reviews using different approaches
• Expertise in designing methodology and data collection tools and demonstrated experience in conducting reviews
• Skill and proven experience in the use of theory-based reviews approaches such as contribution analysis and/or Qualitative Comparative Analysis
• Understanding of national development planning and programming processes including National Development Plans and strategies
• Familiarity with the Lesotho country context
• Ability to work with people from different cultures and background

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WFP Lesotho seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Post graduate qualification in any relevant social sciences;

Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant working experience;
  • Experience reviewing programmes with technical support to the Government;

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The consultant will report directly to the Chief Education Officer – Basic Education at the Ministry of Education and Training

JOB PURPOSE

Given the importance on the implementation of the national school feeding programme by the national actors in pursuance of implementing a home grown school feeding programme, it is important to review the performance of the NMAs since the piloting of NMA implemented school feeding programme in 2017. The performance review is essential for a reliable, sustainable, and effective implementation of the programme as described in the School Feeding Policy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Define the review approach and methodology;
• Draft the inception report using the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET)template
• Revise the inception report based on feedback from MoET to produce 2nd draft;
• Finalise the inception report based on comments from stakeholders;
• Organise and collect the review data;
• Draft the review report using the MOET template
• Revise the review report based on feedback from stakeholder to produce 2nd draft that will be circulated to stakeholders for comments;
• Finalise the review report based on stakeholders’ comments and submit 3rd draft;
• Address any further comments on 3rd draft until all issues are resolved and submit final review report; and
• Disseminate review findings and development of communication products

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proven practical expertise of designing and implementing rigorous reviews using different approaches;
• Expertise in designing methodology and data collection tools and demonstrated experience in conducting reviews;
• Skill and proven experience in the use of theory-based reviews approaches such as contribution analysis and/or Qualitative Comparative Analysis in assessing programme performance and contribution to stated outcomes;
• Understanding of national development planning and programming processes including National Development Plans and strategies;
• Analytical and communication skills;
• Familiarity with the Lesotho country context;
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills;
• Good presentation skills;
• Ability to work with people from different cultures and background.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

03 August 2021

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.

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