VAM Officer (Targeting, Prioritization and Beneficiary Selection) CSTII

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ABOUT WFP

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) 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. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

Brief description of WFP in Uganda

WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets.

As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

We are seeking a qualified international consultant for the position of VAM Officer (Targeting, Prioritization and Beneficiary Selection) CSTII based in Kampala, The selected candidate will be employed on a Regular Consultancy Contract (11 months).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT 1/2

Under Research, Assessment and Monitoring Unit (formerly known as AMEL) - in 2022, WFP Uganda Country Office is committed to improve and reinforce the quality of the portfolio on its Food Security and Nutrition Assessments, to support data-driven and decision-making process for programme implementation. The position is cornerstone to improve and reinforce data analysis and data structure in line with Geo Spatial analysis. The role will also ensure a capacity strengthening plan and the exchange of learning opportunities within WFP and partners.

The Position will act as Deputy Head of the RAM in Uganda Country Office, will operate with high degree of independence and is involved in more straight forward RAM activities and programmes. The Data management and analyst (Business Intelligence) Officer will report to the head of RAM, under the coordination of the Head of Programme

PURPOSE 1/2

The targeting project will be lead jointly by RAM and Programme (WFP), in coordination with UNHCR and the Joint Programme Excellence and Targeting hub, and will recognize the cross functional nature of targeting, enhancing targeting capacities while driving the development and deployment of innovative tools and approaches to needs assessments, targeting, programming and monitoring including the urban space

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (1/2)

1. Develop protocols and procedures to ensure Two-way Accountability (from implementers to beneficiaries) and Transparency of Food Security and Nutrition Assessments and Analysis

• Lead the technical sub-group within WFP-UNHCR-Hub of excellence, to formulate the programme guidance, methodology and model on targeting, prioritization and selection of General Food assistance (GFA) beneficiaries in line with the practical realities of operating in the field.

• Document and lead desk reviews, the development of Assessment and monitoring plans that will provide the most relevant and strategic information toward achieving expected results, while being compliant with WFP-OPM-UNHCR needs assessment monitoring requirements.

• To ensure scalability and replication, monitor, oversee and document operational research and evidence building on issues relevant to beneficiary targeting, prioritization, and selection of General Food assistance (GFA) beneficiaries, in coordination with Country Office (Crisis Response, Protection and Gender, Livelihoods and resilience, and Nutrition units), Area and Field Offices.

• Provide coaching and guidance to colleagues under its supervision, to ensure their development and enable them to perform at their best.

2. Ensure high standards of quality, reliability and validity of the data and analysis in line with WFP's privacy and protection guidelines.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of systems, tools, protocols, and data visualization products (static and dynamic) for assessments and monitoring strategy prioritization, targeting, and selection of General Food assistance (GFA) beneficiaries.

• In coordination with Area, Field and country office.

• Identify, develop and nurture operational partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches / initiatives that improve targeting, prioritization and selection of General Food assistance (GFA) beneficiaries.

• Incorporate an accountability to affected population, protection, and gender perspective in areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (2/2)

3. Support Data driven evidence-based decision-making process in a timely manner according to programmatic and strategic needs. (data preparedness)

• Facilitate the timely and productive use of information in line with WFP processes and standards, and prepare updates on the risks, assumptions and any factor that can influence the targeting, prioritization and selection of General Food assistance (GFA) beneficiaries. • Support the development of trainings and seminars to enhance the capacity of WFP staff in beneficiary targeting, prioritization and selection

• On targeting, prioritization and selection of General Food assistance (GFA) beneficiaries, Represent WFP with partners to contribute to technical discussions, exchange of knowledge and experience, and seek for appropriate interventions based on evidence and areas of potential collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: - Master’s degree in agriculture, Nutrition, Sociology, Economics, Rural development or any related field.
• Experience: - More than 6 years progressively responsible professional experience in international humanitarian or development work.
• -Applied knowledge of humanitarian and development programming, especially in an area related to beneficiary targeting, prioritization and selection.
• Programmatic experience in operating in an urban environment is desirable - Previous UN experience, preferably with WFP, is highly desirable. Knowledge & Skills:
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical tools and methods for quantitative and/or qualitative food security analysis, and the use of data management software, and information management tools. - Coordination and implementation of assessments.
• Proficient reporting writing skills.
• Advanced working knowledge and experience in MS Office, Stata, SPSS - Intermediate knowledge in SQL, R, Python is desirable. Languages: - Fluency in oral and written English, including strong writing skills

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Friday 18th November 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.