JOB PURPOSE

The M&E Associate has an essential role in the implementation of the Regional RAM Strategy and Planning. The staff member supports analysis and review of CO data and the regional RAM reports through collaboration with regional thematic and functional teams. The M&E Associate will work under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Monitoring Adviser/M&E Officer and will perform the following responsibilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Review the Country Office CSP results’ chain data to ensure alignment with corporate Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) standards in monitoring activities, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), the Corporate Results Framework (CRF), Risk Based Monitoring Framework, other corporate monitoring guidance.

• Continuously identify evidence needs in consultation with RAM and technical units.
• Monitor mainstreaming of gender, equity, disability, protection, human rights and other inclusion issues in all M&E work, as appropriate.
• Support the design of questionnaires in MODA, question guides and data analysis plans for specific information needs, review the toolkits for output, process and outcome monitoring to identify a standard process for regional analysis and reporting.
• Verify, clean, analyze, interpret and visualize monitoring data according to information needs of different audiences.
• Conduct regular data quality checks at different stages of the monitoring cycle, ensuring that monitoring data and reports are timely, complete and of high quality.
• Support the review of Logframes against Line of Sight to ensure its alignment to the CSP narrative part and Corporate Results’ Framework.
• Support the review of Monitoring and Review plan and budget as part of the overall VAM, M&E planning and budget tool.
• Provide inputs on the development of country/regional and corporate digital system to support the monitoring processes.
• Support arrangements of the training and workshops and webinars.
• Prepare the NFR for regional monitoring meetings and track implementation of agreed actions.
• Perform any other related duties, as required. 

LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK BEHAVIOURS

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

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

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

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

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:  University degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Food Security, International Development, or related fields.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written in English, a second UN language (especially French) would be advantage

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible experience in in the area of monitoring, research or assessments

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis as well as development of data collection tools and reports.
• Understanding on how to work on databases.
• Knowledge of programme design, implementation and operational challenges in food and nutrition security
• Ability to work with detail and precision.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain effective partnerships.
• Willingness to build capacity of others through formal and informal training processes, including developing relevant documentation and training materials.
• Ability to deliver results through efficient planning and organizing activities.
• Ability to prioritize and quickly adjust ways of working in a fast-changing environment.
• Proven ability to work with the necessary technology for monitoring (e.g., web-based data collection tools and databases).
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

JOB PURPOSE AND CONTENT

WFP Regional Bureau Nairobi is seeking for National VAM Officer (NOA) to enhance the RAM evidence base that supports food security and nutrition policies and programmes. Under the overall guidance of the Head of RAM, and the direct supervision of the Lead Food Security Analyst, the incumbent will have the responsibility of supporting the planning and development of food security assessments and related analysis in the region. Additionally, he/she will lead and ensure that regional food security data and products are produced according to headquarters standards and policies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support with the coordination and development of vulnerability and food security assessments such as and not limited to: Emergency Food Security Assessments (EFSA), Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment (CFSVA), Joint Assessment Missions (JAMs), Rapid Food Security Assessments, Market Assessments, Minimum Expenditure Baskets (MEB) as well as other food security related assessments,
• Support with food security analysis and writing of food security and other reports,
• Support and manage VAM field office staff food security related requests,
• Take lead in translating complex food security data collection, analysis, and visualization tasks into technical requirements,
• Propose innovative and technological solutions to save time and improve performance and efficiency,
• Act as liaison with IT solution development teams to ensure tools and products are in line with requirements
• Support with trainings of WFP and non-WFP staff
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficient and fluent command of written and spoken technical English,
• Advanced understanding of food security analysis and proficient report writing,  
• Advanced knowledge and experience in designing and programming digital data collection tools using technologies like XLSForms, ODK Suite, MODA, ONA and or Kobo alike platforms,
• Advanced knowledge and experience with statistical data analysis and modeling using tools like SPSS, R, Python, etc.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in building dashboards and business reports using business intelligence tools like Tableau, PowerBI, R Shiny, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of presenting complex data into both operational and executive visual summaries
• Good communicator and able to train large groups of people 
• Diplomacy and ability to persuade key partners and stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education: Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Food Security, International Development, or related fields. 
• Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible experience in food security assessment and analysis, humanitarian assessments and/or information management. 
• Languages:  Fluency in oral and written, a second UN language (especially French) would be advantage. 

JOB PURPOSE

vulnerability analysis, targeting analysis, and data pipelines development and operationalization.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development and scale-up of the DataBridges for household assessment and monitoring data:
  • Be a focal point for support requests from WFP Country Offices
  • Map sources of data and analytical processes relevant to DataBridges
  • Manage databases part of DataBridges.
• Support the development of household assessment tools
• Support the development of automated analysis pipelines with DataBridges
• Support and coordinate the implementation of streamlined data collection products in the region
• Support the regional focal point for the coordination of data standardization processes in the region
• Any other assigned task. 

LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK BEHAVIOURS

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

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

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

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

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficient and fluent command of written and spoken technical English,
• Advanced understanding of food security analysis and proficient report writing,  
• Advanced knowledge and experience in designing and programming digital data collection tools using technologies like XLSForms, ODK Suite, MODA, ONA and or Kobo alike platforms,
• Advanced knowledge and experience with statistical data analysis and modeling using tools like SPSS, R, Python, etc.
• Experience and proficiency in establishing data pipelines systems using query-based software such as SQL
• Proficient knowledge and experience in building dashboards and business reports using business intelligence tools like Tableau, R Shiny, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of presenting complex data into both operational and executive visual summaries
• Good communicator and able to train large groups of people 
• Diplomacy and ability to persuade key partners and stakeholders

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. University degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Food Security, International Development, or related fields is an added advantage

Experience:

• At least  five years of progressively responsible experience in food security assessment and analysis, humanitarian assessments and/or information management

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written in English, a second UN language (especially French) would be advantage.