National Consultant - Performance Review

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Vacancy Announcement

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: National Consultant_Performance Review Grade: National Consultant Type of contract: Special Service Agreement SSA Duration: 2 months Duty Station: Yangon (Mainly Remote Work) Vacancy Number: 829759 Date of Publication: 06 October 2023 Deadline of Application: 13 October 2023

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

KEY AREAS AND QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW

The consultant will focus on the following areas and questions: Relevance

• Is the project design and logic including the theory of change relevant and appropriate to the situation of the beneficiaries in the project areas?
• Is the project targeting the right group of stakeholders to achieve the project’s objectives?
• To what extent is the size and regularity of the cash transfer adequate to the needs of the beneficiaries in the project areas?
• How well is this project complementing other partners’ interventions in the project areas to address the needs of women and their children?

Effectiveness

• To what extent and how has the cash transfer been used for better consumption (quality, quantity, and diversity) of the mother?
• How adequate have the field operational processes been, including training, community sensitization, beneficiary outreach, enrolment, payments, and the complaints and feedback mechanism?
• How effective have the awareness raising SBCC sessions been delivered by the programme?

Efficiency

• How well has the delivery process been managed, considering the time and resources at each stage of implementation and coordination?
• How well has the financial management system been established, including reporting and reconciliation?
• How well are the monitoring and other reporting mechanism functioning?

SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant will perform the following tasks:

a) Review project documents, guidelines, protocols, and operational manuals to gain a comprehensive understanding of the program's objectives, processes, and procedures. b) Conduct key informant interviews with relevant stakeholders, including program managers, implementing partners, and beneficiaries, to gather qualitative insights and perspectives. c) Organize focus group discussions with selected beneficiaries to gain their perspectives on the program's delivery processes, targeting mechanisms, payment systems, and overall satisfaction. d) Analyze program data, including beneficiary registration data, payment records, monitoring reports, and program evaluations, to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes. f) Prepare a comprehensive performance review report, presenting the findings, analysis, and recommendations. g) Develop a set of actionable recommendations for enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence of the Social Protection Cash Transfer Project, addressing identified strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

PRODUCTS TO BE PRODUCED

The consultant will deliver the following outputs:

a) Review Plan: A detailed review plan, including the methodology, data collection tools, and analysis framework, approved by the contracting organization.

b) Combined Performance Review Report: A comprehensive report presenting the findings, analysis, and recommendations based on the evaluation objectives and methodology of both projects of WFP and UNICEF. The report should include an executive summary, introduction, methodology, findings, analysis, recommendations, and annexes.

c) Separate Performance Review Report: A separate comprehensive report presenting the findings, analysis, and recommendations based on the evaluation objectives and methodology for each project of WFP and UNICEF. The report should include an executive summary, introduction, methodology, findings, analysis, recommendations, and annexes.

d) Recommendations: A set of actionable recommendations for enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence of the Social Protection Cash Transfer Project, addressing identified strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

e) Dissemination: Organize presentations to share the findings and recommendations with relevant stakeholders, fostering a culture of learning and improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE

Education: Advanced degree with experience in statistics, research methodology, social sciences, or related technical field Experience: Three or more years of Social Protection and Social protection cash transfer project and Five or more years of Research Experience Language: Intermediate in both oral and written communication in English and Myanmar languages are required.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned withour core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely: • Leading by example with integrity, • Driving results and delivering on commitments, • Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork, • Applying strategic thinking, • Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE

The consultant should possess the following qualifications and expertise:

a) Advanced degree with experience in statistics, research methodology, social sciences, or related technical field b) Strong understanding of social protection policies, processes, and best practices. c) Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. d) Familiarity with the specific context of the social protection cash transfer project being reviewed is an asset. e) Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs.

REPORTING AND COORDINATION

The consultant will closely coordinate with the team-leaders of Peri-urban Teams of WFP and UNICEF in Yangon, activity-7 manager, social protection focal in WFP Myanmar country office and assigned person from UNICEF. Regarding reporting, the consultant will report to the head of Nutrition unit in WFP Myanmar country office.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.

Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP. This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, 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

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.