Program Assistant – Monitoring and Evaluation SC5

Overview
Support project management and monitoring activities for WFP in Venezuela.

You have:

Completion of secondary education; university degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years of post-secondary work experience; desirable 1 year in humanitarian/development sector, data collection and analysis.
Good knowledge of basic Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Fluency in Spanish, both spoken and written.

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Program is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values ​​(Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization that saves and transforms lives by providing food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience, assisting 97 million people in 88 countries each year. In Venezuela, WFP provides food assistance through a school meals program, aiming to reach 1.3 million people in areas with the highest incidence of food insecurity by the end of 2025.

WFP Venezuela has an operational presence in eleven states, with the possibility of expansion. Under the supervision and guidance of the Program Associate – RAM of each Field Office Area and the RAM team in Caracas, the Program Assistant – RAM will be responsible for supporting the management and implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, follow-up, and learning exercises scheduled for each Field Office. This will be achieved through the collection of quantitative and qualitative data according to the stipulated monitoring schedule. The Program Assistant will also be responsible for conducting the corresponding qualitative follow-up exercises and analyses to develop the process and outcome indicators stipulated in our logical framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The holder of the position will have the following responsibilities:

Provide support functions for project management, monitoring and general office support in accordance with established objectives and WFP policies and procedures.
Support the implementation of the monitoring activity plan and the collection of quantitative and qualitative data in line with the field office plan and in line with the country office strategy.
To train and guide implementing partners in the different follow-up activities to ensure their development, collection of quality data and compliance with the indicated representative samples.
Develop best practices for follow-up activities and contribute to lessons learned exercises.
Coordinate with partners regarding beneficiary registration activities, make adjustments to the registry, and produce delivery lists.
Perform a thorough and timely task of consolidating information and registering data, ensuring the consistency of the information presented to stakeholders.
Conduct site visits to monitor the distribution process and ensure it complies with WFP standards.
Record qualitative field findings in the matrix provided for this purpose and share these findings with the OT and the MEAL Caracas team.
Conduct field visits to carry out qualitative and quantitative data collection exercises, focus groups and interviews to inform on the implementation and process of the program; and follow up on the exercises carried out by WFP implementing partners.
Perform transcriptions and analysis of the focus groups conducted in the field.
Ensure the collection, analysis of data, observations, and feedback from implementing partners and beneficiaries to help determine programmatic issues with the ultimate goal of fostering operational efficiency.
Perform other required activities at the request of the supervisor and that are in line with the purpose of the position.
Report findings that affect the proper implementation of the program in all its forms.
Supporting evidence production and reporting in the OT.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Completion of secondary education. A university degree will be considered an asset.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-secondary work experience. One year in the humanitarian/development sector, data collection and analysis, and report writing is desirable.
Skills: Proficient in basic Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Interviewing techniques, data digitization.
Languages: Fluent in spoken and written Spanish.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Title: Program Assistant – Monitoring and Evaluation
Contract type: Service Contract – SC5
Unit: Programs
Service Station (city, country): Multiple Duty Stations.
By applying for this position, you are also becoming part of our national database for a period of 24 months, for future similar positions.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates from all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected] . Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.
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