Programme Policy Officer (Monitoring & Evaluation)

World Food Programme (WFP)
World Food Programme (WFP)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Programme Policy Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation)Duty Station: Jijiga AreaKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)1. Coordinate planning and implementation of monitoring activities of the Area Office in consultation with Heads of Area/Sub/Field Offices and WFP Contractor for the Somali region Outsourced Monitoring;2. In coordination with the M&E Officer for WFP Area Office, provide inputs for the preparation and submission of the consolidated monthly monitoring plan for the Area Office;3. Conduct monthly operational meetings at the Area Office Level, with WFP staff, Contractor for the outsourced monitoring, regional, zonal and Woreda level Government Officials, Cooperating Partners, as a feedback mechanism, review operational challenges for the previous month monitoring, solutions, documentation, and sharing of lessons learned and best practices;4. Prepare monthly operational updates regarding the implementation progress of monitoring activities for the Area Office; 5. Compile and disseminate regular analytical monitoring reports based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of information collected in the field (Cooperating Partner reports, Situation Reports, monitoring visits) to inform Programme and Management decision making;6. Provide guidance and participate in the preparation of training modules in M&E and periodic training of WFP Field Monitors, Cooperating Partners' staff and third-party monitoring staff and their supervisors;7. Ensure data collection using the M&E toolkits and exercise oversight of the data collection by the Monitoring Assistants, Enumerators and use of mobile data collections tools;8. Ensure that the Monitoring Database systems are functional and effectively utilized and all required enhancements are undertaken promptly;9. Contribute to the analysis of outcome data and recommend improvements to programme interventions and to enhance WFP's ability to demonstrate outcome-focused results.10. Follow-up on monitoring and evaluation findings to ensure that corrective actions are taken and/or adjustments are made to programme responses as required.11. Represent WFP (e.g. at inter-agency meetings with other NGOs and government agencies) to exchange knowledge and experience, promote the importance of monitoring and evaluation, and build partnerships that enhance inter-agency monitoring and evaluation activities. 12. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners to strengthen the data quality, accuracy, and consistency to build credible performance evidence. 13. Provide monitoring and evaluation findings and recommendations to support performance planning and risk analysis, emergency preparedness, security risk management, and risk mitigation activities.14. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.15. Perform other duties as required.4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIESPurpose• 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.
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Programme Policy Officer

World Food Programme (WFP)
World Food Programme (WFP)Vacancy AnnouncementJob Title: Programme Policy Officer (Seconded to Ministry of Education)- No. of Positions: 1 (one)- Contract Type: Fixed Term- Duty Station: Addis AbabaKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)1. Provide programme management support to ensure a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures 2. Lead the development of SCHOOL FEEDING programme strategy, implementation guideline, standard of operations, system strengthening, briefing notes, advocacy and resource mobilization documents and policies3. Provide strategic and technical assistance and capacity building of partners and national government to strengthen SCHOOL FEEDING interventions at all level4. Liaise with internal and external counterparts to ensure school feeding activity collaboration, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery.5. Research and analyses a range of policy and operational issues to inform the development of policies, strategies, programmes and activities.6. Lead the establishment of national school meal networks with the active stakeholders participation and facilitate the forum periodically 7. Review the monthly and quarterly monitoring plans and reports by the monitoring officer and provide technical feedback for coherent approach and corrective actions.8. Facilitate and support in organizing periodic programme review meetings with relevant partners in the field and identify issues and gaps for follow up actions.9. Prepare analytical periodic progress report of SCHOOL FEEDING programme and provide inputs for national, regional, global, and other reports.10. Identify trends and issues related to SCHOOL FEEDING, analyses data and well research ideas and solution to senior management, to enable informed decision making on the programme11. Lead the development of school feeding active partnerships with key partners and donnors to enhance WFP’s ability to strengthening national school feeding programmes12. Coordinate and where relevant, lead, co- facilitate the proposal development, programme strategies, evaluations, and reporting requirements from donors13. Contribute to AU and corporate school feeding agenda by consolidate lessons learned and best practices, share evidence-based input on school meals programme implementation of agreed activities.14. Identify opportunities including resource mobilization to develop new and existing synergies with other agencies and make suggestions to senior MoE officials and WFP team leader to strengthen more school feeding active and efficient approach to school programme.15. Lead the development annual operational work plan and ensure school feeding activities program implementation and prepare accurate and timely reporting16. Advise the senior government officials at MoE ( the state minister, general directors and other senior staffs) to enable government led school meal programme agenda are incorporate in education sector plan and implement at scale17. Lead the multi sectoral coordination and engagement them for SCHOOL FEEDING programme18. Supervise and coordinate the activities of SCHOOL FEEDING team, providing advice, and guidance to attain the objectives programme as per the agreed standards and deadline19. Coordinate the development of data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained20. Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.21. Review the monthly monitoring plans and reports by the monitoring staff and provide technical feedback for coherent approach and corrective actions.22. Facilitate and support in organizing periodic programme review meetings with relevant partners/counterparts in the field and identify issues and gaps for follow up actions. 23. Prepare analy analytical periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and situation under the field operations as well as provide inputs for global, regional and other reports24. Study and propose innovative co-financing mechanisms and advise the government to allocate budget and engage the private sectors to support school feeding programme25. Lead, manage, mentor, supervise SCHOOL FEEDING staff to build their capacity that enables them to achieve programme goal and organizational strategic objectives26. Ensure satisfactorily any additional duties, as required by the supervisor DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE• Has deepened technical knowledge demonstrated school feeding experience• Has taken leadership of managing programme independently • Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions related SCHOOL FEEDING programme• Experiences in developing school feeding strategies and guideline are added advantage • Has a wide-ranging network across government ministries, regions and other partners• Has proven experience of managing various teams from school feeding rent background and expertise and ability to lead, coach and motivate a small team.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, persuade, influence and adapt communication style to school feeding rent situations and individuals• Deep understanding of SCHOOL FEEDING government policies and working experience with the higher government officials in a multi sectoral nature added advantage • Has experience working in area of school feeding programme preferable in policy and strategy development in MoE context will be an added advantage4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIESPurpose• 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.How to Apply• To apply please use the following link: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=C0000168410P&career_job_req_id=123476&career_ns=job_listing&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH• WFP is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply on-line through the WFP recruitment website.• This VA is open ONLY to Ethiopian Nationals.• Public access: http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings • WFP staff access: http://newgo.wfp.org/services/e-recruitment • Please note that WFP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. • Only qualified candidates will be contacted• Deadline: 19 August 2020
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Store Keeper

World Food Programme (WFP)
Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)Position: Store KeeperPlace: Kebri Dehar, EthiopiaClosing date: Thursday, 4 July 2019WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.ABOUT WFPThe World Food Programme (WFP) is a United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, continually responding to emergencies. Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP's unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP's efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations.WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia's most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. The Country Office also supports programmes that use food assistance to empower women, transform areas affected by climate change and keep children in school. It aims to contribute to Ethiopia's five-year development agenda, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP), through which the Government combats food insecurity.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThis Vacancy Announcement is for one Storekeeper position located in Kebridehar. The incumbent will report to the Warehouse Management Associate, Logistics Associate. Job holder is exposed to all phases of the warehouse operations and work with minimum supervision.JOB PURPOSETo handle receipt/dispatch and verification of commodities in order to maximize the quality of warehouse operations and mitigate losses, and to support the best storage management practices in compliance with WFP warehouse standards and established guidelines.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)1. Effectively receive/dispatch commodities including transshipment (truck to truck) against official approved documentation (e.g. waybills and/or delivery notes) ensuring accuracy in physical count of commodities including the quality in compliance with the established standards.2. Prepare, verify and sign off warehouse and transport documents, and maintain confidential files and accurate warehouse transaction records to ensure immediate reporting on commodity movements in line with the corporate requirements.3. Conduct daily warehouse closing reconciliation and accurate inventory checks supporting internal control systems in compliance with the warehouse management requirements.4. Perform daily inspections and prepare reports on the quantity and quality of the commodities received/dispatched and handled, detect promptly and analyse reasons for stock discrepancies/damages, investigate missing quantity and prepare warehouse loss reports recommending appropriate solutions, to enable informed decision-making.5. Implement appropriate measures to safeguard food and non-food commodities, to ensure quality control using standard preventive measures in line with WFP established procedures and authorization received from the supervisor.6. Monitor condition of the warehouse and commodities and take appropriate actions, to support efficient warehouse space-planning and well-organized commodity storage following WFP warehouse standards.7. Provide guidance and on-the-job training to warehouse staff to contribute to their development and high performance.8. Perform other duties as required. 4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES Purpose • Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP's Strategic Objectives. • Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team's work processes to supervisor. • Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates. • Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit's responsibilities will serve WFP's mission. People• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities. • Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds. • Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work. • Create an 'I will'/'We will' spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor. Performance • Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues. • Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency. • Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments. • Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field. Partnership • Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor. • Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals. • Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP's teams and external partners in fulfilling team's goals and objectives. • Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor's priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 05 JULY 2019 Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. 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. To apply, please click here:https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?_s.crb=OgIPvcLrR1Rssz6hHcOYINvLaX4%253d
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