Job purpose :

To perform specialized and/or standardized policy and programme-related processes and activities to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

Key accountabilities (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority) :

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Policy Officer and the overall guidance of the Head of Field Office (Bamenda and Buea), the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties :

• Assist in coordinating M&E data collection and analysis activities at field level ;
• Improve, Update and maintain the existing databases in line with food security and nutrition indicators (COMET, etc.) ;
• Prepare periodic reports, analysis on the statistical information ;
• Follow up the M&E indicators at output and outcome level into the databases ;
• Perform statistical controls, data weighting relative to the primary sampling and provide the data analysis plans ;
• Ensure effective and efficient distribution of food items to beneficiaries (IDPs both in kind and in Cash) ;
• Perform the descriptive analysis, multivariate data and compile the tables of results by theme ;
• Liaise with other units to resolve issues and clarify or obtain additional information (Logistics, Sub-offices, VAM, Donor and relationships, etc,) ;
• Support the analysis and the formulation of needs for adjustments on the data life cycle ;
• Programming of Digital Assistants and Androids for data collection ;
• Compile and analyse complaints and inform programme implementation ;
• Provide guidance and operational support at field level for the implementation of the Third-Party Monitoring ;
• Perform any other related duty as may be required by WFP Management.

4Ps Core Organizational Capabilities :

Purpose :

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives ;
• Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor ;
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates ;
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People :

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities ;
• Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds ;
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work ;
• Create an “I will”/ ”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance :

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues ;
• Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency ;
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments ;
• Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership :

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor ;
• Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals ;
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives ;
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.

Functional Capabilities :

Educational Requirements :

• GCE Advanced Level or « Baccalauréeat » ,;
• A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences with major in research methods (qualitative and quantitative) or another relevant field will be an asset.

Working Languages :

• Fluency (level C) in English and good working knowledge of French ;
• Good understanding of local language Pidgin is desirable.

Essential Experience :

• At least three (3) years’ experience in International Development, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences especially in research methods (qualitative and quantitative) ;
• Experience in planning and conducting assessments in a humanitarian setting is desirable.

Desired experiences for entry into the role :

• Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.) ;
• Has contributed to implementation of programmes ;
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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

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