Programme Associate (Monitoring & Evaluation) G6, Muzaffarabad (Internal to UN - Fixed Term)

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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.

ABOUT JOB

Job Title: Programme Associate (Monitoring & Evaluation)

Grade: GS-6

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Muzaffarabad

Vacancy Number: 172998

Date of Publication: 22 December, 2022

Deadline of Application: 4th January, 2023

This vacancy announcement is for Pakistani Nationals, open to UN system (Fixed Term Staff) only.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance.

Remote work may be possible depending upon the operational requirements of the Programme. Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the personal circumstances of the requestor given the operational situation.

JOB PURPOSE

The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, monitoring, reporting, implementation, capacity building and coordination within WFP operations in AJK and Gilgit Baltistan. The job holder will also be responsible for partnerships, COMET, communication and reports as well as feedback mechanism and will be reporting to the Head of Field Office or the designate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. To lead the function of monitoring and evaluation as well as provide effective coordination and specialized support to a full range of policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs. The Senior Programme Associate (M&E) will report to the Head of Field Office AJK & GB and be responsible for the following duties; 2. Prepare monthly monitoring plan, assign monitoring tasks and ensure to analyse data collected on specific indicators for all WFP operations. 3. Verify the planned movements and distribution of food and non food items, resolving routine issues and escalating where appropriate, to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation are in line with WFP standards. 4. Conduct oversight monitoring, suggest and improve field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of the assistance programmes of all WFP operations in AJK and GB. 5. Provide inputs for monitoring framework and summarize assistance and prepare reports in collaborating with cooperating partners where required, conduct analysis and prepare reports in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making. 6. Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme review and improve services. Ensure issues log maintained and actions taken in timely manner. 7. Support HOFO in operational planning, review achievements against planned and highlight constraints. 8. Coordinate and liaise with internal counterparts on a range of complex matters to enable effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities. 9. Lead and ensure accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. 10. Act as a focal point for all information management, ACR and reports within the area of responsibility. 11. Manage a team of field staff, assign tasks, provide advice, guidance and training, to ensure individual and tam objectives area delivered to agreed standards and deadlines. 12. Process CP invoices on monthly basis and ensure payment release as per approved budget. 13. Ensure the complaint registration mechanism in placed at all WFP programme sites and communicated to each beneficiary. 14. Provide standard trainings for CPs on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to independently self monitor and contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

15. Provide specialized expertise and contribute towards the development of project activities, plans and processes within the specific technical area of work ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines. 16. Provide efficient coordination and specialized project management support to a range of specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures. 17. Prepare a variety of elaborated reports and substantial data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and make recommendations to supervisors, ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control. 18. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP in able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. 19. Ensure effective communication flow and efficient operations on commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements other relevant issues. 20. Ensure branding and visibility as per corporate requirements, provide social media posts and maintain updated WFP factsheet. 21. Foster relationships and support partnership building with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education: Completion of secondary school education. First level university degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Economics, Computer Sciences or other field related to monitoring & evaluation or humanitarian/development programmes is desirable.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.

Experience: Minimum six (6) years of experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation is desired.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Knowledge & Skills: Has participated in implementing WFP programmes (i.e. nutrition, FFA, GFD etc.) Has implemented programmes with an increased level of responsibility. Has provided inputs to policy discussions.

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.

We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have.

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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 be based in Provincial office Muzaffarabad, AJK and incumbent will report to head of PO or designate

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.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behavior aligned with our 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.