CONSULTANT NATIONAL (REVUE FINALE DU PROGRAMME DES CANTINES SCOLAIRES)
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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.
This is an opportunity for an exciting and challenging position within a multicultural and interdisciplinary team, based in a unique location, on a highly relevant topic. In addition, we offer:
➡️Meaningful and impactful careers: Our daily work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
➡️ Continuous learning and training.
➡️ A multicultural and supportive work environment.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to contribute achieving Zero Hunger and harnessing the glogal partnership as defined in the Sustainable Development Goals. 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.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Advanced University degree in Social science, Economics, International Relations, Planning, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation of Project/ Programme, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience:
- Senior : At least fifteen (15) or more of postgraduate professional work experience in Project/ Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation in the developpement sector or other related fields.
- Junior : At least ten (10) or more of postgraduate professional work experience in Project/ Programme Management, Monitoring and Evaluation in the developpement sector or other related fields.
- Experience in coordination and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including partners and governments.
- Ability to analyze diverse information and develop recommendations;
- Have participated in or conducted at least three (3) reviews/final reviews of major projects. These reviews had taken gender aspects well into account.
Skills:
- Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for representation.
- Skills in data management would be desirable
- Ability to engage effectively at field level with a wide range of actors including those in the international humanitarian community and governments.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an autonomous manner.
- Maturity, initiative, courtesy, tact, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Good computer knowledge and skills.
Languages:
- Fluency in both oral and written French and intermediate knowledge (level B) in English.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Since 2019, WFP Benin has been implementing a 5-year school canteen project with funding from the Netherlands to the beneficiary of 67,945 schoolchildren planned in 294 public primary schools with 2,275 smallholder farmers and food processors linked to 70 schools. This intervention has covered the communes of Boukoumbe, Toucountouna, Nikki, Klouekanme, Toviklin, Ifangni, and Zogbodomey in the departments of Atacora, Borgou, Couffo, Plateau and Zou. This project had aim to provide an integrated and inclusive school feeding program in a way that builds on and stimulates local production.
To measure the effects of the project, 3 studies should be conducted during the project cycle, namely: a baseline study, a mid-term review, and a final review. The reference study was conducted in December 2019 while the mid-term review was conducted in June 2022. The project expected to come to an end in December 2023, the final review must be conducted by the end of 2023.
WFP works with government, other UN agencies, NGOs, private sector companies and others to mobilize resources, find innovative solutions and reach vulnerable communities in Benin.
JOB PURPOSE
This job is found in Benin Country Office (Cotonou) and the job holders report to the RAM Officer or to the designate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
1. Analyze the architecture and content induced by the theory of change of the program in relation with the achievement of program results and effects.
2. Propose, per review question above, the appropriate methods to ensure cross-referencing of information
3. Apply a review matrix focused on responses to review questions, considering data availability challenges, budget and schedule constraints.
4. Employ the review criteria above (relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability) as a guideline for the final review.
5. Demonstrate impartiality and the absence of bias based on sources of information (groups of participants, including beneficiaries, etc.).
6. Ensure during the use of mixed methods that women, girls, men, and boys in the different groups of participants take part and that their different opinions are heard and used.
7. Integrate gender-specific issues into the analysis of the results, effects and impacts of the program.
8. Produce a final report to present to MAP and stakeholders.
9. Other as required.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
Purpose
- Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
- Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
- Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
- Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.
People
- Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
- Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
- Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
- Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.
Performance
- Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
- Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
- Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
- Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.
Partnership
- Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
- Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
- Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
- Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
| Capability Name | Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level |
| 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. |
| Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher) | Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development. |
| Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.) | Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring. |
| Emergency Programming | Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes. |
| Strategic Policy Engagement w/ Government | Develops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government owned food and nutrition security programmes. |
WHY WORK WITH US?
TO SAVE AND CHANGE LIVES ❤ Make a difference, the world will notice. We are driven by our mission to fight global hunger and fuel dreams of a better future.
TO JOIN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY 🌍 Build bridges that unite people around the world. Being part of a global, diverse, and multicultural community like WFP will constantly expose you to innovative ideas and perspectives. The way we carry out our mission with a deep respect for personal and cultural differences and close collaboration between each member of our global team will certainly enrich your experience and knowledge on many levels.
UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES 💡 Unlock opportunities you never thought you would find. WFP goes wherever it's needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.
A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE ⭐ Go beyond yourself and discover your true potential. WFP offers life-changing experiences that you probably won't find in many other organizations.
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DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.
TO APPLY
Click ‘Apply’ link below to start the application process. Candidate are requested to create an account in WFP E-Recruitment system before applying.
Please also include your CV with a cover letter, highlighting your motivation and suitability for this vacancy, as part of an online application.
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including basic salary and medical insurance.
Please visit https://www.wfp.org/countries/benin to learn more about WFP’s operations in Benin.
- Only Beninese nationals are eligible to apply for this position
- Please ensure that your application contains accurate and complete information on academic qualifications, employment record and language skills.
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for written test and interview.
WFP DOES NOT RECEIVE FEES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND DOES NOT REQUIRE BANKING INFORMATION.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
June 30, 2023
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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
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.
