Monitoring Assistant (COMET Focal Point), SC5, Nampula

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support COMET data management processes in Nampula field office.

You have:

• Completion of secondary school education.
• A post-secondary school certificate/degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, or in any related functional area is desirable.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in programme and data management, preferably in the areas of development or humanitarian assistance.
• Fluency in both English and Portuguese Language (level C).
• Has experience collecting programme output data, conducting, and reporting findings to management team, partners or other stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Good knowledge and experience working with data collection software such as ODK, and/or others.
• Good analytical, problem solving, and report-writing skills, and ability to communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing.

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WFP 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.

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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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position will support Nampula Field Office (FO) in performing COMET (Country Office Tool for Managing programme operations effectively), data management particularly related to the food assistance. The incumbent of this position will report to the Head of the Field Office.

JOB PURPOSE

The main responsibility of the incumbent is to ensure optimally support in performing COMET data management in Nampula FO, in line with agreed country office requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Support with providing standard trainings for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices in general, and, in particular, on output monitoring tools and methods in order to support partners to independently self-monitor and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas. 2. Support with consolidating and reviewing distribution reports and invoices from Cooperating Partners on a monthly basis. 3. Ensure timely entry of distribution data in COMET implementation module to help track implementaiton of the program cycle (partnerships, distribution reports, monthly data, etc.) by liaising with the correspondently programmatic areas. 4. Manage the mandatory quarterly Physical Stock Counting exercise at FO level. 5. Support outreach to cooperating partners to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services. 6. Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance. 7. Perform other related duties as required in the districts where WFP have other interventions.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary school certificate/degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, or in any related functional area is desirable. Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in programme and data management, preferebly in the areas of development or humanitarian assistance. Language: Fluency (level C) in both English and Portuguese Language.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Has experience collecting programme output data, conducting, and reporting findings to management team, partners or other stakeholders. Has cultivated productive relationships with local NGOs, government authorities and other implementation partners. Has performed monitoring, and/or overseen/supported with evaluations and/or assessments.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in multi-functional team (WFP, cooperating partners, local authorities), and establish effective working relation with person of different national and cultural backgrounds. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel. Good knowledge and experience working with data collection software such as ODK, and/or others. Demonstrated capacity/hands-on experience in capacity building of field staff is desirable. Good analytical, problem solving, and report-writing skills, and ability to communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing.

LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORDK - OUR BEHAVIOUR MATTERS

Leads by Example with Integrity Lives WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Applies Strategic Thinking Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyze options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Builds and nurtures external partnerships & collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Strategic Management Displays basic understanding of WFP’s policies and strategies to perform monitoring and/or evaluation activities and their inter-relationship. Performance Management Applies knowledge of WFP’s performance management system to manage resources and relationships to undertake monitoring actions or deliver straightforward evaluations of operations, programmes, or processes to WFP monitoring and/or evaluation quality standards. Qualitative/Quantitative Methodology Understand and applies an appropriate mix of established methods and data collection tools to monitoring, reviews or straightforward evaluations, in line with WFP’s strategic and operational results frameworks (metrics), WFP guidance and technical standards. Data Analytics and Visualization Collects and summarizes programme data, including information on shipments, distribution site logistics, the status of personas in need, and beneficiaries planned and reached for all programme assistance modalities and activities. Programme Monitoring and Review Gathers, organizes, and provides data on programme outputs, processes, and outcomes, including distribution plans and the status, quantity, and quality of food and cash distributed and technical assistance provided.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of Contract: Service Contract - Level 5

Duty Station: Nampula

Duration of Contract: 6 months (with a possibility of renewal)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Please note that this role is open to Mozambican nationals only. Please attach a copy of your national ID or national passport when applying. Interested and qualified female candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment. Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for Application: 30th December 2022

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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.

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