Programme Officer (Monitoring & Evaluation Team Leader) NOB - Maputo

Programme & Policy

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This position is applicable only to Mozambican Nationals. Female and qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Position Title: Programme Officer (M&E) NOB

Contract Type: Fixed Term NOB

Contract Duration: 12 months renewable

Duty Station: Maputo

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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

Mozambique with an estimated population of 31 million people is classified as a low-income, food-deficit country, ranked 180 out of 188 countries on the Human Development Index.

Mozambique has invested in bolstering its monitoring and evaluation capacity. This involved, among others, the creation of a dedicated M&E unit, update of the Monitoring, Review and Evaluation (MRE) plan, development of related Minimum Monitoring Requirement and Monitoring SOP, as well as COMET SOP.

JOB PURPOSE

As part of these investments, a Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer position is required to manage and advise the data collection, analysis activities and research projects that the Country Office conducts, to collaborate to M&E activities at interagency level and to strengthen the technical capacity of the team.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University/Masters degree in in international relations, social sciences, agricultural economics, statistics, food security, nutrition, Monitoring and Evaluation or closely related field.

Experince:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Experience managing teams
• Experience in project management
• Experience working in the humanitarian / development sector, able to perform and deliver in a timely manner.
• Extensive experience in data collection, analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and supervise a team

Language: Fluency (level C) in both English and Portuguese Language.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision of the Head of Research Assessment and Monitoring unit, the incumbent will be responsible to:

1. Lead the monitoring of WFP activities, providing technical analysis, interpretation and information as required, to support the assessment of activity impact. This includes organizing the collection, management, analysis and regular reporting of data on progress and issues with ongoing projects
2. Update the various guidance documents including the Minimum Monitoring Requirements
3. Ensure CO up-take of the new Corporate Results Framework and the revised normative framework for monitoring toward increased accountability and quality donor/corporate reporting.
4. Lead the development of MRE plans that will provide the most relevant and strategic information toward achieving expected results (as set out in the CSP) and other global and regional plans), while being compliant with WFP evaluation and monitoring requirements
5. Support the Head of RAM unit in budgeting for monitoring and evaluation costs and advocate for appropriate financial and human resourcing
6. Ensure the Country Office has an adequate data management and storage system using WFP corporate systems (COMET, MoDA) and provide regular oversight in using the systems, following corporate requirements on reporting and data protection
7. Contribute and support evidence-based decision-making on programme design and implementation, notably through making monitoring, review and evaluation findings accessible, developing innovative, user-friendly and informative products
8. Support WFP Management in addressing recommendations from monitoring, reviews and evaluations, to ensure that follow-up actions are taken as required in complex portfolios
9. Participate in relevant coordination forums, Inter-Agency forums, working groups, technical meetings and training activities within, as well as outside of WFP Mozambique. Represent WFP (e.g. at inter-agency meetings with other UN agencies, NGOs and Government agencies) to exchange knowledge and experience, and build partnerships that enhance inter-agency joint monitoring activities. Under this framework, the person will also lead the MERG.
10. Review Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) data, as well as data collection forms/questionnaires and reconstruct them using the standardized codebook
11. Ensure storing of survey data/COMET data into the new data repository/platform and centralized database (VAM data lib).
12. Ensure control mechanism is in place to properly manage the monitoring coverage of all programmes across the Field Offices, including but not limited to Field Monitor Tracker, Monthly Monitoring Plan, and Questionnaire Upload Tracker, as well as Beneficiary Reached Update
13. Refine and manage the unit strategy, work plan and systems in line with the new Country Office’s CSP
14. Coordinate monitoring staff in the M&E unit at CO, in FOs and under other teams at the CO;
15. Support team members through the stages of assessment and monitoring cycles. Review the quality of work among team members to ensure expected deliverables are meet in a timely manner
16. Support unit colleagues to further develop and refine their monitoring and evaluation capacities. Conduct targeted trainings for staff, including providing (on the job) training on data collection, survey instrument design, data management, data cleaning and data analysis, upon need.
17. Support the Head of RAM unit in identifying synergies between the M&E and RAM teams for resources optimization.
18. Other as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Demonstrated integrity in accordance with UN standards values and ethics, to support the vision and mission of the United Nations and support the achievement of WFP’s strategic objectives;
• Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Planning and organizing - Ability to manage, organize, plan and execute tasks in setting priorities and work under pressure to meet frequent and tight deadlines;
• Communication - Strong skills in oral and written communication.
• Analysis - Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources.
• WFP Programme knowledge - Ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring.

DELIVERABLES FOR THE ROLE

The main deliverables of the Head of Monitoring and Evalution is to ensure that programme interventions are monitored in-line with the MMR, M&E staffing structure is well established and operational, and regular reporting of the CSP logframe outcome and output, as well as cross-cutting indicators ensured.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK - 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, analyse 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 Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Displays ability to identify the main hunger problem at the national or subnational level to design and implement context-specific programmes that integrate complex analysis and the full range of food assistance tools. Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher) Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development. Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring. Emergency Programming Displays ability to translate understanding of programme principles in emergencies and protracted conflict situations into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches. Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15th August 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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