Organizational background
The World
Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for nutrition,
livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding, while also supporting
humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and
infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
This position is
open to qualified Kenyan nationals
only. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
Under the
direct supervision of the Head of Programme Support and Processing, and the
overall supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be
responsible for the following duties:
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Implement WFP Somalia’s Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) strategy;
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Develop and maintain effective M&E
processes and practices in accordance with the WFP requirements;
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Coordinate collection, analysis and
reporting of M&E data and report findings to management;
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Train and build capacity of WFP and
other project staff on M&E systems and practices such as data analysis,
reporting e.t.c;
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Liaise and work closely with relevant
units and teams within WFP and cooperating partners;
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Conduct frequent field missions to
provide M&E technical support;
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Liaise with key professionals, NGOs and other
UN agencies engaged in the field of food security, M&E and humanitarian
assistance in Somalia;
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Assist the Programme Managers in all
matters related to the WFP programme activities and bring to the attention of
appropriate staff any evolving emergency situations in the field;
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Ensure a functioning and relevant
beneficiary feedback system;
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Supervise the M&E team in the WFP
Somalia Country Office;
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Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Education:
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University degree in one or more of the following disciplines:
economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration,
social sciences, development studies
or a field relevant to international development assistance.
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Experience:
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At least 3 years postgraduate professional experience in commerce,
business administration, development, or food assistance support. Professional experience in monitoring,
evaluation, training, capacity-building
and reporting of development / humanitarian projects would be an added advantage.
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Language:
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Fluency
in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.
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Knowledge:
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Experience using MS Excel, MS Word and MS
Power Point. Knowledge of SPSS and/or other data management systems would
be an asset. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations
and procedures governing administration.
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