RAM (Research, Assessment and Monitoring) Officer, CSTII, Cox's Bazar

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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.

JOB RELATED KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: RAM (Research, Assessment and Monitoring) Officer, CSTII, Cox’s Bazar Grade: CSTII Type of contract: International Consultant No of positions: 01 position Duration: 11 months Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Vacancy Number: 827599 Date of Publication: 07 June 2023 Deadline of Application: 20 June 2023 This vacancy announcement is for International Professional.

Terms and Conditions:

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

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of Deputy Emergency Coordinator in Cox’s Bazar and overall supervision of Head of Research, Assessment, and Monitoring (RAM), the RAM officer will lead the development and implementation of RAM Strategies and Plans aligned to WFP corporate standards to generate quality evidence on the lives of beneficiaries to inform policy, strategy, programme design and implementation in Bangladesh. The incumbent will serve as RAM coordinator in CXB to support VAM, M&E and Knowledge and Information Management functions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Ensure that high standard evidence generating systems and tools are in place and compliant with corporate standards including the minimum monitoring requirements (MMR), standard operational procedures (SOP) and establishment of baselines and targets in alignment with the updated corporate results framework. 2. Lead the coordination, design and conducting of food security, nutrition, and markets assessments and analysis (including Market Functionality Index and affordability). Critical will be leading to the annual food security survey (REVA) through designing, analysis and reporting processes. 3. Lead the targeting/prioritization analysis for Refugee operation and guide the VAM team in developing a targeting standard operating procedures (SOP) for Cox’s Bazar programme activities. This will include the analytical and coordination work for the inter-sectoral joint targeting exercise. 4. Provide regular up to date advise on the food and nutrition security situation and related developments for management, and the potential impact upon WFP activities to enable timely and appropriate programme adjustment. 5. Lead the close coordination between VAM and M&E to develop and follow up on joint RAM workplan, coordinate planning and implementation of evidence generating activities (e.g. Food Security Monitoring System, mVAM, market prices monitoring, post-distribution monitoring, process monitoring, beneficiary needs and status, food security status, programme modalities, implementation challenges, etc.). 6. Strengthen the CFM system through ensuring implementation of corporate tools and systems such as issue trackers, timely monitor recording, instituting follow- up actions and closure of beneficiary feedbacks and complaints. 7. Lead the RAM capacity strengthening of WFP staff, Government and other partners through training and information sharing. 8. Support the evidence agenda through improved, integrated assessment and monitoring activities with beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries (treatment/control model), where possible. 9. Coordinate and manage operational/thematic/collaborative research initiatives for enhanced programme efficiency and effectiveness; critical will be to actively engage in the World Bank collaborative research initiatives and development of white papers/thematic briefs on key thematic areas of interest to the Cox’s Bazar Rohingya refugees’ response. 10. Participate in relevant coordination forums, Inter-Agency forums, working groups and technical meetings to technical discussions, exchange of knowledge and experience, promote the importance of timely evidence and build partnerships. 11. Support WFP Management in addressing recommendations from monitoring, reviews and evaluations to ensure that follow-up actions are taken as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Advanced University degree in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health/Nutrition, Geography or other related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years of relevant postgraduate professional level work experience in development or humanitarian work such as Monitoring, Evaluation, Programme/project design and/or management, needs assessment, research, reporting, etc including at least two (2) years of strong professional experience leading teams in areas of monitoring and/or evaluation.

LANGUAGE: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

 Experience in using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools, methods and approaches.  Good understanding of results-based management principles and practices.  Knowledge of evaluation ethics and is able incorporate ethics into evaluation processes.  Solid knowledge about Norms and Standards for Evaluation, ability to communicate the essentials of the norms and standards to others and apply them appropriately.  Solid practical knowledge on how data is collected, compiled, analysed and presented for management decisions, programme adjustment and donor reporting.  Ability to develop monitoring systems and databases including preparation of data collection, analysis and reporting tools.  Ability to work with relevant technology, procedures (e.g., web-based databases, other statistical applications) to produce in-depth analysis and develop and share quality reports and visualizations.  Good knowledge of programme design, implementation and operational challenges in food and nutrition security.  Experience in building capacity through formal and informal training processes, including developing documentation and training materials.  solid knowledge of human rights and gender equality and is able to ensure that evaluation design, questions and analysis incorporate this knowledge.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour 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.

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. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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 the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [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.

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 Bangladesh is committed to supporting the Government to reach its Sustainable development goals though capacity strengthening, building resilient communities, food security and nutrition interventions, emergency response and supporting school meals. The job holder should have the specialized knowledge and experience required to analyze and advise on complex partnerships activities. They identify and pursue strategic opportunities with a host of public, private sector and external entities. These can include governments, UN agencies, intergovernmental institutions and their member states, international financial institutions, individuals, corporations, foundations and NGOs. WFP has been supporting 1.5 million people in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: 900,000 Rohingya refugees and 600,000 host community Bangladeshi.

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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 JUNE 2023 (Bangladesh Standard Time).