Research, Assessment and Monitoring Assistant G6
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Title of Post: Research, Assessment & Monitoring Assistant (G6)
Type of Contract: Fixed Term (FT)
Unit/ Division: Programme and Policy
Duty Station: Banjul, The Gambia
Duration: One year
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ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:
WFP Gambia’s Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2019-2021 aims to support the Government in reaching the National Development Plan (2017-2021)’s goals through investments in sectors relevant to Sustainable Development Goal 2. This CSP positions WFP as an enabler for the Government and combines direct implementation and capacity support in the enhancement of the national transition process. WFP support constitutes direct operational support, knowledge transfer and technical assistance and it contribute to WFP's Strategic Results 1, 2, 3 and 5 in line with the National Development Plan, the National Social Protection Policy and the United Nations development assistance framework for 2017–2021.
The CSP focuses on contingency plans for response to shocks (Strategic outcome 1); building the resilience of vulnerable populations through nutrition-sensitive and gender-responsive social safety nets for children in primary and early childhood education, pregnant and lactating women and girls, children under the age of 5 and livelihood support to smallholder farmers (Strategic outcomes 2, 3 and 4) and capacity strengthening to facilitate the alignment of national policies through an integrated approach to food and nutrition security that includes the school meals programme, nutrition interventions, social protection, disaster risk reduction and early-warning systems (Strategic outcome 5). Critical new focus areas will be support for development of a social protection system focused on mainstreaming the national school meals programme as a national safety net, food fortification and south-south and triangular cooperation. The country office (CO) aims to streamline all planning and implementation processes to ensure alignment with corporate standards and procedures.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
- Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the specific area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
- Provide specialized project management support to specific and/or defined programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures.
- Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control.
- Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
- Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and national government within the specific technical area.
- Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.
- Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
- Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):
This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job.
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Leads by Example with Integrity |
Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards |
Respects others and values diversity Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same |
Stays focused and calm under pressure Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same |
Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop |
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Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments |
Delivers results for maximum impact Holds self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results |
Delegates appropriately Delivers results against delegated tasks and seeks guidance and support where needed |
Adapts readily to change Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed |
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Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative |
Is inclusive and collaborative Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues |
Gives timely and constructive feedback Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback |
Builds and shares new perspectives Listens attentively to others to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives |
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Applies Strategic Thinking |
Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain how their objectives support the vision |
Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things Demonstrates curiosity, and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant |
Analyses and evaluates data Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making |
Considers the impact of decisions Implements decisions and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives |
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Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships |
Builds partnerships Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with others |
Collaborates to deliver common objectives Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals |
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:
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Capability Name |
Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
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Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance |
Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design. |
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Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) |
Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation. |
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Broad Knowledge of Specialized Areas |
Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes. |
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Emergency Programming |
Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes. |
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Strategic Policy Engagement w/Government |
Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level. |
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Minimum of 6-year progressive job-related experience in development assistance projects and/or public sector management.
- Participated in the data collection for programs, project or assessments will be a great asset.
- Experience in government partnership implementation and in technical assistance areas will be considered as a strong asset.
Language:
- Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English
COMPUTER LITERACY
Have a good knowledge in computer and at least two of the data analysis software (Excel Spreadsheet, SPSS, R, Strata etc).
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
- Only Gambian nationals or holders of valid residence and work permits are eligible to apply for this position.
- Applications are to be submitted and received online and in English language only.
- WFP will apply a rigorous and transparent selection process including thorough assessment of technical skills to ensure the best candidates are selected for the job. Please ensure that your application contains accurate and complete information on academic qualifications, employment record and language skills.
Deadline for submission is 6th March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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