Monitoring& Evaluation Officer SSA9- Sao Tome

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Level: SSA9 (Special Service Agreement)

Number of openings: 01

Unit/ Division: Programme

Contract duration: 11 months

Duty station: Sao Tome

About WFP

Assisting almost 100 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

Our mission 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.

Organisational context

WFP Sao Tome and Principe Country Office (CO) will lead the implementation of a joint Project “Promoting local food value chains and equitable job opportunities through a sustainable agri-food industry in STP”, funded by the Joint SDG Fund, and will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project, as well as preparing and submitting reports to the Joint SDG Fund, through the UN Resident Coordinator Office RCO.

Given the CO size and limited technical capacity, it will be necessary to hire a consultant to strengthen the Country Office, and particularly to provide direct support to the programme unit in collecting, compiling and analysing data and information from the projects being implemented by the CO, with focus on the Joint SDG project, in drafting the M&E reports in a coherent and comprehensive manner and in submitting them to the Head of Office, to RBD and to other interested parties within the established deadlines.

Why work with us?

Considering the complexity of the projects being implemented by WFP STP, the rigour and quality of the information that needs to be collected, analysed and reported, it is crucial to hire an experienced national consultant to strengthen the capacity of the CO Programme Unit in coordinating the monitoring and evaluation activities in a smooth manner and ensure the compliance with the WFP and UN guidelines and standards.

These terms of reference define the terms of contract for the recruitment of a national consultant who will be the M&E Officer and will work in close collaboration with the Officer-in-Charge, thus ensuring that all CO projects and activities are duly monitored and evaluated in a timely manner.

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Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Working under the guidance of the Head of Programme and/or the Officer-In-Charge, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Providing guidance and assistance to the Country Office in planning and implementing M & E activities related to the Joint SDG Project and/or other CO projects and activities
2. Developing monitoring plans that are risk-based and focus on measuring results
3. Ensure minimum M&E standards and requirements for WFP operations are identified in project documents
4. Support analysis of CO M&E data and provide feedback for improving results reporting
5. Oversee the implementation and evaluation of WFP STP activities
6. Assist in organizing the Steering Committee meetings and technical meetings with the national Government, local authorities (District Chambers), implementing partners and relevant stakeholders
7. Conduct regular on-site visits and organize monitoring and evaluation meetings with the Government, local authorities, beneficiaries and targeted communities
8. Support the Programme unit in collecting and compiling all the necessary data and information
9. Liaise with the focal points of other UN agencies to ensure that data and information are provided in a timely manner
10. Submit the M&E reports to the Office in Charge for review and endorsement
11. Perform other tasks as requested by the WFP Officer-In-Charge and by the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications and Key Requirements:

Degree level: First University degree in Economics, Public Governance, Public Administration, International Development, International Relations, or other relevant field.

Years of work experience: Minimum professional experience of 5 years in the relevant areas.

Language: Fluency in Portuguese (Level C) is required. Knowledge of another UN language (English or French) will be an added advantage.

Technical Knowledge Skills

1- Knowledge and experience in the area of data collection and reporting, (previous experience within the UN system is desirable)

2- Knowledge and experience in managing the country office monitoring and evaluation tool (COMET)

3- Knowledge and experience of field work

4- Good knowledge of WFP operation in the country

5- Excellent communication and writing skills

Deadline for application

Date: 18th April 2022 at 11:59 PM

This position open to Saotomeese nationals only.

Terms and Conditions

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 an inclusive work environment in which diversity is valued and where no form of discrimination is tolerated. We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Southern Africa.

Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on 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.