Organizational context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace and prosperity. WFP is committed to a future workforce that is diverse, skilled, and high-performing, operating in an inclusive environment and upholding core values. The organization aims to influence policy decisions through high-quality research, communication, and evidence generation.

Job purpose

The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will support the Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) unit in all activities related to the monitoring and evaluation of WFP projects. This role is crucial for generating evidence and data that will not only ensure accountability but also drive learning processes essential for the success of WFP's new Country Strategic Plan (2023-2027) in Peru. The assistant will contribute to the implementation of M&E; plans by collecting, processing, and analyzing project data, ensuring data quality, and supporting the development of data collection tools. They will also generate reports and information products to aid strategic decision-making and provide technical support to cooperating partners on M&E; practices.

Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will support the RAM unit in all project monitoring and evaluation activities. This involves assisting in the implementation of WFP's Monitoring and Evaluation plans through data collection, processing, and basic analysis. The role requires ensuring data quality by verifying consistency, integrity, and adherence to M&E; standards. The assistant will contribute to designing and utilizing data collection tools,



including digital forms and information systems, and generate reports and information products to support strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include tracking indicators and databases, providing technical support to cooperating partners on monitoring tools and practices, and maintaining updated information systems and documentation. The assistant will also analyze national household surveys and other databases, participate in developing project management information systems, and conduct quality benchmarking for field projects. Periodic monitoring reports, incorporating gender analysis, will be prepared as requested. The position requires at least four years of experience in program/project management or social program monitoring, with experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, database management and report generation. Proficiency in statistical packages is desirable.

Education

The position requires the completion of secondary education. A degree in social sciences, economics, statistics, or a related field is desirable. Additionally, candidates with courses in monitoring or impact evaluation are preferred. At least four years of experience in program or project management, particularly in social management, is necessary. Experience with United Nations agencies in a similar role is a plus.

Work experience

Requires at least 4 years of experience in social management program or project management and monitoring. One year of similar experience within United Nations agencies is desirable.

Skills

- Required languages: English
- Desired languages: English

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