Senior Programme Associate (M&E and Research), New Delhi

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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.

VACANCY DETAILS

Type of Contract: Service Contract - SB-3/ Peg 3 (L7) Location: New Delhi Duration of Contract: One year (Renewable depending upon availability of funds) No. of Position : 1 Reporting to: Head, Evidence and Results

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. In India, World Food Programme (WFP) has been working since 1963, contributing to food and nutrition security of the people in general and vulnerable population and communities such as women and children, in particular. WFP’s work in India is fully focused on country capacity strengthening to support access to food and reducing malnutrition towards Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG) 2 on zero hunger, while also focusing on SDG 17 to support partnerships for the goals. WFP conducts innovative pilots to augment the food safety net programmes of India and generate credible evidences through monitoring and evaluation to help government take evidence-based scale-up decisions. WFP also conducts the food and nutrition security analysis using its Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) tools and other research to fill the critical evidence gaps in the domain of food security and nutrition in India.

Evidence and Results Unit in India is responsible for the Strategic Outcome 3 Activity 3 and has specific responsibilities related to supporting the planning and review process, the monitoring and evaluation activities, undertaking and institutionalization of food security analyses as a part of VAM activities and conducting need based research to support advocacy.

WFP India Country Office is looking for a dynamic Senior Programme Associate with a strong expertise and experience in the field of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research to support its country strategic programme. Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Head, Evidence and Results Unit, the position is an integral part of the M&E/VAM Team and will be responsible for technical work and support the team in taking forward the M&E/VAM and research agenda through undertaking various monitoring and evaluation related activities, research studies and analytical work. He/she independently handles wide range of specialized programme, policy, research and analytical activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Provide specialized expertise and contribute to the undertaking of various evaluation and operation research studies and results documentation within the ongoing projects of World Food Programme through designing and planning the study, finalization of data collection tools, undertaking training of enumerators, tabulation, analysis and report writing; • Provide efficient coordination and specialized research and analyses support to a range of specific and/or defined policy, programme and operational activities to ensure data inputs in development of policies, programme and activities, through literature review on food and nutrition security, public distribution schemes and analysis of secondary data including data/information flowing to/from various government portals on a periodic basis; • Foster relationships and support partnership building with local partners, NGOs, agencies, and government institutions to perform analyses and work on food security, nutrition and poverty sectors data. Effective coordination with various stakeholders including governments/departments and from the various line departments/ministries to prepare analytical papers and feedback; • Coordinate and liase with internal counterparts on a range of complex matters to enable effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of project activities. • Contribute to the completion of the M&E requirements of the Country Office and Headquarters by the preparation of accurate and timely variety of reports on programme and activities to enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders;. • Follow data and information gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained and information for secondary research, contributing to publications and conduct small scale research that creatively interprets and adds value to existing evidence; • Analyse information of secondary national data sources including NSSO, NFHS, CNNS and Census and prepare briefs, updates based on new research and findings for reference. • Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners, and national government in the related field of activity by applying range of guidelines/practices. • Provide advice, guidance and training to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines. • May act as technical focal points in the area of vulnerable assessment and analysis. • Contribute to organization of structured programme reviews (quarterly, bi-anuual and annual), preparation of annual plans and performance monitoring on ongoing basis. • Other duties as required

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge about food security and nutrition issues, and is familiar with government policies and data sets on food security nutrition. • Demonstrates ability to analyse, visualize and interpret data to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring. • Demonstrated ability to design and conduct surveys, preliminary scoping on upcoming research areas, to produce research material and organize technical consultations. • Capacity to communicate effectively orally and in written formats to a variety of audiences. • A natural discussion partner for both younger and more established academics • Works effectively and collaboratively in support of building a team-based culture of work;

EXPECTED RESULTS

To provide coordination and specialized support to full range of policy and programme activities; including well prepared analytical research reports, programmes reviews, policy analysis and/or operations to effectively carry out the organization goals and objectives.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
• Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
• Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
• Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
• Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
• Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfil the needs of internal and external partners.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Graduation in Economics, Demography/Population Studies, Social Science or other field relevant to international development assistance is desirable.

Experience: Minimum seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the related stream in research environment relevant to the field of food security, nutrition, poverty, livelihood, health and related areas, including undertaking various monitoring and evaluation related activities, research studies and analytical work using modern analytical software such as R Studio, Python, Stata or SPSS. Experience in writing concept notes and proposals for research projects. Experience in providing inputs into designing studies and programmes, and has provided inputs for policy discussions.

Knowledge & Tools : High level of proficiency with MS office package. Knowledge of GIS tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS and data visualization tools such as Tableau is expected.

Language : Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi is preferred.

Selected candidate will be employed on a Service Contract for one year which will be renewable based upon performance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test will be used as a form of screening. In the event your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/ certificate(s). This is a national position therefore applicants who are non-Indian nationals will not be considered. Mode of Engagement: The salary for this position is INR.1,181,902/- per annum (depending upon the last drawn remuneration of the candidate), plus medical benefits as per WFP's plan. All tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber. Qualified candidates will be retained on roster for at least two years and may be considered for future similar vacant posts.

Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme. 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.

Applications for the positions are required to be submitted online on the E-recruitment link as mentioned below: https://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openingsNote: Applicants are requested to Create an account in the system before applying. Curriculum and applications will be registered and system allows them to update their profile and apply for a job through wfp careers website.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Vacancy Closing Date : 09.01.2022

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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.