Monitoring Assistant (Multiple Duty Stations) Full-Time

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About WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

Why Join WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Organisational Context

To ensure proper monitoring of WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP), the Country Office in Mozambique has invested in bolstering its monitoring and evaluation capacity. This involved, amongst others, creation of a dedicated M&E team, updating the Monitoring, Review, and Evaluation Plan of the Country Office (CO), and development of related Mozambique Minimum Monitoring Requirements.

As part of the investments in the Monitoring Function, the Country Office has been working on strengthening the capacity of the M&E team dedicated to monitor each CSP Activity/Programme at the country office and the Focal Points at the field offices. In the districts and localities where WFP is implementing its country portfolio, WFP is dedicating efforts to consolidating a team of field monitors to perform all monitoring related activities, ensuring monitoring coverage and meeting corporate standards, while segregating relevant duties throughout the process.

Under the supervision of the M&E Assistant of the WFP Sub-Office Locations and the M&E Officer Team Lead at the CO, the incumbent will be responsible of implementing all monitoring related activities detailed in the below duties.

Job Purpose

To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)

• Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, report issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity distributed, and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards and the relevant Field Level Agreement (FLA).
• Maintain information records and monitor plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, in order to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items or non-food items.
• Collate assistance programme(s) data in accordance with clear direction, in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.
• Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.
• Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners and beneficiaries to triangulate monitoring findings and support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations.
• Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP’s monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.
• Prepare field mission reports to document programme monitoring activities.
• During emergencies, follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance monitoring.

Other Post Requirements

The following are detailed requirements associated with the monitoring activities: Process monitoring:

• Monitor WFP’s programmes in the district(s) the Field Monitor is responsible for, as per the Mozambique Minimum Monitoring Requirements, the Monthly and Quarterly Monitoring Plans, and the guidance received from the country and field offices monitoring teams.
• Prepare monthly work plans and monthly reports of monitoring activities.
• Submit incident reports through SugarCRM and other corporate and country-developed tools, and follow up, as required, based on guidance provided.

Outcome monitoring:

• Support in the qualitative and quantitative outcome monitoring data collection by coordinating with local authorities and supervising the enumerators teams.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Desired Experiences for entry into the Role

• Has experience collecting and analysing programme output and outcome data.
• General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.
• Has participated in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, emergency preparedness and response, social protection, livelihoods, etc.).
• Previous experience in humanitarian or development operations in Mozambique is desired.
• Has experience utilizing WFP monitoring systems and standards.
• Has proven ability to adapt to changing programme requirements and operational challenges, maintaining high monitoring standards.
• Has ability to work in multifunctional teams and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Has proven knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Has experience working with data collection software (ODK, KoBo).
• Has good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Has ability to communicate ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Is able to drive a 250cc motorbike with a valid license (type “A”) is a requirement, in accordance with the Mozambican Law.

Standard Minimum Academic Qualifications

• Education: Completion of secondary school education.
• Experience: At least 4 years of related job experience.
• Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Portuguese and local language(s). Working knowledge of English is an advantage.

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Reasonable Accommodation

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org.

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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.

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