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.

As part of WFP’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) in Mozambique for 2017-2021, a Mid-Term Review (MTR) needs to be completed in 2019. The MTR focuses on results and implementation of the CSP to inform operational decision-making and to support learning by the country office for programme improvement. The consultant is reponsible for completing the MTR within 3-4 months.

By the time the MTR is completed, the Country Office (CO) is expected to be facing the first of a series of evaluations and audits related to the Level-3 emergency following cyclone Idai. The intention is for the consultant to support the CO M&E Officer in dealing with these audits and evaluations.

WFP Mozambique Country Office is seeking expressions of interest from professional humanitarian consultants wishing to be considered to support the CO Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in dealing with these audits and evaluations above mentioned. Deployment will be to Maputo and Field locations within the Country.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

Key accountabilities (not all-inclusive) :

• Manages day to day MTR process;
• (De)briefs the MTR Reference Group;
• Finalizes document/data library compilation for MTR;
• Leads MTR process according to corporate methodology;
• Provides one draft report for comments and then finalizes the report accordingly. Both versions should already include recommendations;
• Facilitates workshop on lessons learnt with relevant CO stakeholders;
• Function as CO focal point for decentralized school meals evaluation in good collaboration with CO School Meals team;
• Function as CO focal point for IAHE-evaluation;
• Function as CO focal point for CSP evaluation;
• Function as CO focal point for L3-internal and external audits;
• Function as CO focal point for any other evaluations or audits; and
• Any other duties that may be required.

Desired experiences for entry into the role :

• Has cultivated productive relationships with the private sector, local NGOs, government authorities and other (implementation) partners;
• Has research experience using a variety of analytical tools;
• Has operational experience in at least one of the following areas: emergency and Preparedness; and/or Livelihoods, food security and climate-resilience;
• Enjoys at least 3 years previous experience in conducting reviews or evaluations related to humanitarian or development operations.

Knowledge & skils :

• 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.

Standard minimum academic qualifications :

Education:

Advanced University degree in Sociology/Social Development, (Development) Economics, or other relevant field, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Language: 

Fluent/native English and working knowledge of Portuguese, Spanish, or Italian

Terms and conditions :

Qualified applicants will be placed in a pool and may be contacted as the needs arise for consultancy positions in Mozambique. Remuneration levels will be based on the specific terms of reference offered.  Please note that consultants would most likely be placed in the heart of the response which may involve difficult living and working conditions. Consultants are independent hires and cannot be simultaneously employed by WFP and receive income or honorarium from other organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or other. Consultants will be required to undertake a full medical clearance prior to being contracted and to undertake the UN related Security Clearances, trainings and WFP mandatory trainings on Standards of Conduct.  This pool will remain active for 6 months.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  18 July 2019

VA Ref: 106084