Field Coordinator for Impact Assessment – UNV jobs in Peru
Applications for Field Coordinator for Impact Assessment at the organization of UNV in Peru are open. Both males and females can apply for this job. The grade of this job is not specified and its occupational group is Monitoring and Evaluation, Managerial positions, and Impact assessment. It is an online job and the duration of it is 6 months. The deadline for this job is 2024-03-17. Read the article for more information about duties, requirements and apply link.
- Location: Peru
- Vacancy No: N/A
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: UNV
- Gender: Both
- Deadline: 2024-03-17
Details
Mission and objectives
The World Food Program (WFP) is the United Nations agency that fights hunger and malnutrition throughout the planet. The WFP vision is focused on a world in which every man, woman, girl and boy has access at all times to the food necessary to lead an active and healthy life to achieve the sustainable development goal Zero Hunger (SDG2). as well as promoting a global alliance to guarantee the sustainability of the population’s well-being (SDG 17).
Context
According to the Working Group on Refugees and Migrants (GTRM), Peru hosts at least 1.5 million Venezuelan migrants who intend to stay in Peru, and another estimated 200,000 are in transit between Peru and neighboring countries. More migrants are entering Peru than leaving, resulting in a projected number of 1.62 – 1.72 million migrants established in the country by the end of 2023. According to WFP reports (ENA 2023), the situation Food insecurity among Venezuelan migrants and refugees in Peru remains critical, as 50.1% of Venezuelan migrants/refugees suffer from moderate/severe food insecurity. The situation remains even more critical for migrants in transit (91% food insecure). While the period of assistance for this group remains short-term when crossing difficulties are experienced, migrants in transit are seen to rely heavily on negative and potentially serious coping strategies: • 99.6 percent of WFP-selected transit households reported that they had to reduce the number of daily meals at least once during the week prior to the survey. • 99.7 percent of WFP-targeted transit households reported that they had had to reduce meal size at least once in the previous week. • 91.6 percent of WFP-targeted transit households reported that they had to ask for food or money to buy food at least once during the previous week. Under this program funded by USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), the World Food Program (WFP) provides assistance through cash-based transfers (CBT) to cover approximately 16,500 critically vulnerable Venezuelan migrants and refugees in Peru. This impact evaluation will compare: the impact of receiving CBT assistance in the form of restricted food stamps, with the impact of receiving unrestricted preloaded debit cards. SCOPE OF WORK The World Food Program seeks to task the Field Coordinator with the supervision and coordination of enumerators collecting data for an impact evaluation of the WFP cash-based transfer (CBT) assistance program for vulnerable migrants in transit in Peru. The objective of this engagement is to plan, organize, supervise and support the in-person baseline survey and telephone follow-up surveys of data collection (via electronic data collection in SurveyCTO) with high quality data and related documentation to the WFP evaluation team. In addition, The Field Coordinator is responsible for carrying out quality controls and informing the Evaluation Team to make adjustments in a timely manner and/or give feedback to the survey team about their performance and the quality of the data. The Field Coordinator must assume a coordination role with the actors in the field (WFP cooperating partners, local government, regional government, etc.) in order to ensure that the connection of the impact evaluation in The CBT intervention flows without major inconveniences. The evaluation team will be responsible for conducting the analysis and producing the survey reports. Availability to make trips to other regions is required.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Officer in charge of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of WFP Peru, and in coordination with the WFP evaluation team, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of the collection of the line baseline and follow-up surveys, which will include: Effective cooperation: • Responsible for daily coordination between the impact evaluation team, cooperating partners, and other local counterparts. This includes generating alerts about events that could be of concern to the parties involved, to ensure that any inconvenience is effectively communicated between the parties. • Support the fulfillment of goals and ensure that all activities are carried out in strict accordance with the evaluation design. • Cooperate effectively with all national, regional and local government authorities, and any other external actor involved. Coordination and supervision in the field: • Take charge of the daily organization of the survey team in the field, ensuring good logistics according to daily goals. • Work jointly with WFP cooperating partners to ensure compliance with agreed protocols and plans. • Ensure that all activities that need to be carried out for the evaluation, before the assisted person receives the transfer, are carried out correctly (randomization, informed consent and baseline survey). • Conduct field visits to ensure that the distribution between the different agreed groups is being carried out as planned, and collect information on the processes during the implementation phase. • Support training sessions to reinforce the knowledge of hired or new personnel. • Monitor implementation activities so that the evaluation team is informed and has implementation details documented across the study areas. • As requested, obtain observational data on relevant contextual factors (for example, information from development organizations or NGOs operating in the study communities). • Take note of implementation problems and challenges that may generate deviations from the protocol, and alert the evaluation team as soon as possible. Survey design and supervision of information collection: • Support the design and review of instruments for the survey of the measurements contemplated in the evaluation and its manuals. • Work closely with the technical unit in charge of the software used for data collection and storage of the information collected, to ensure that the electronic questionnaires function properly and the data and variables follow the expected formats. • Support training on the use and testing of questionnaires. • Perform test exercises, provide feedback on field operations and survey instruments. • Carry out daily monitoring and supervision of the survey team that collects information, helping to ensure that sampling strategies are implemented correctly and that activities are carried out as established in the TOR. • Prepare weekly progress reports on field work. • Actively collaborate in data collection, if necessary. • Verify and ensure that collected data follows a double data entry protocol, and provide data quality checks by performing spot-checks, revisiting homes and cleaning data. • Ensure the quality of the data, integrity of the analysis, and respect for the budget during field work and data entry. • Upon request, carry out baseline analysis and support in the preparation of a draft (if necessary). • Upon request, clean the collected data that must ensure its replicability, documentation and reports. Data analysis and reporting: • Keep the evaluation team and key members of the team in charge of project implementation informed about activities, concerns and decisions that need to be made. • Prepare written reports with feedback and analysis of the progress of the implementation of the intervention. • Prepare written reports with feedback and analysis on the piloting and field information collection of survey instruments. • Support in the analysis of survey information, and the preparation of written reports and notes. Others: • Collaborate in the implementation activities of care for the migrant population, to the extent that the fulfillment of their main responsibilities allows it. • Any other tasks required to support adequate delivery and implementation of the impact assessment. Data delivery: Data includes raw data sent to the server, as well as fix files for outliers, duplicates, and missing data identified through data quality checks. Data must be uploaded to the SurveyCTO server daily as soon as data collection is complete. This is critical to identifying data quality issues (such as missing observations, high attrition rates, high rejection rates) while data collection is in progress, so they can be corrected in real time. The WFP Office of Evaluation (OEV) will be responsible for: (i) creating a secure SurveyCTO server for data collection, and (ii) ensuring that only authorized collaborators have access to the SurveyCTO server. SUPERVISION, INDUCTION AND DUTY OF CARE/DUE DILIGENCE OF UN VOLUNTEERS: The Field Coordinator of the CBT impact evaluation, will work jointly under the supervision of the Officer in charge of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit. You will supervise the day-to-day implementation of the evaluation, including information collection in coordination with local actors and the evaluation team. This may include conversations with the government and other stakeholders, supervision of data collection activities, real-time monitoring of information quality, analysis and preparation of reports, communication products and internal reports; among others that the OEV or the M&E unit may require. Additionally, the evaluation team will have the following responsibilities: • Provide the data collection team with a draft of the quantitative survey instrument (on paper and/or in SurveyCTO) to pre-test in the field and finalize the instrument based on the results. comments from the interviewers. • Provide a draft enumerator manual and finalize the manuals based on team feedback. • Provide the team with a secure online server to upload data and IRB approval for the study with information on consent and data privacy requirements. • Assign a representative to lead the training of surveyors. • Provide an official tracking form to monitor the progress of the survey. • Supervise field work and provide recommendations to ensure that all data collected meets high quality standards. • Monitor the overall quality of the data collected. • Assign a representative to lead the training of surveyors. • Provide an official tracking form to monitor the progress of the survey. • Supervise field work and provide recommendations to ensure that all data collected meets high quality standards. • Monitor the overall quality of the data collected. • Assign a representative to lead the training of surveyors. • Provide an official tracking form to monitor the progress of the survey. • Supervise field work and provide recommendations to ensure that all data collected meets high quality standards. • Monitor the overall quality of the data collected.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation. Experience in managing impact evaluations is desirable either in humanitarian contexts and/or in low-middle income countries. • Experience in the design of innovative data collection protocols, and instruments with multiple topics for collecting primary information. • Experience in collecting information from panel surveys. • Experience in analyzing surveys with quantitative data. • Experience with knowledge management in reviewing and compiling papers. • Experience in the use and management of electronic platforms for collecting primary information such as: SurveyCTO, Kobo, Survey Solutions, ODK, OpenDataKit, etc. • Experience in research management and support. • Desirable experience living and working in the local contexts of the region (Puno, Arequipa). • Desirable experience working with migrant and refugee populations.
Area(s) of expertise
Development programmes, Social work
Driving license
–
Languages
Spanish, Level: Fluent, Required
English, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in economics, political science, sociology, public policy, or other related fields. It will be valued if the volunteer has a master’s degree.
Competencies and values
• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organization • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment to the principles of volunteering
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Puno is a fascinating city in Peru, known mainly for its location on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. This city, often referred to as the “folklore capital of Peru”, is a melting pot of indigenous cultures, including the Aymara and Quechua, and is famous for its vibrant festivities and rich cultural heritage. Location and Climate Puno is located in the southeast of Peru, at an altitude of more than 3,800 meters above sea level, on the Collao plateau in the Andes. Due to its high altitude, Puno experiences a tundra climate, with sunny days and cold nights throughout the year. Temperatures can vary significantly between day and night, and the weather is generally dry, especially between May and September, which is the driest season. Population Data The city of Puno has an approximate population of more than 140,000 inhabitants. The region is home to diverse indigenous communities, which makes Puno a place rich in traditions and cultural expressions. Living Conditions Living conditions in Puno can be challenging due to its altitude and cold climate. However, the city has basic services, including education and healthcare. The region’s economy is largely based on agriculture, livestock, mining and, increasingly, tourism, thanks to its proximity to Lake Titicaca and its numerous archaeological and cultural sites. Road Connectivity Puno is connected to the rest of the country mainly through the South Pan-American Highway. Although it does not have its own airport that receives regular commercial flights, the closest airport is the Inca Manco Cápac International Airport in Juliaca, located approximately one hour away by car, which facilitates air access to the region. Tourism and Economy Tourism is an important pillar of Puno’s economy, with Lake Titicaca as its main attraction. Visitors are drawn to the floating islands of the Uros, made entirely of reeds, an aquatic plant. Other attractions include the island of Taquile and Amantani, known for their weaving and hospitality, respectively. The city is also the epicenter of the Virgen de la Candelaria festival, one of the largest and most colorful festivals in Peru, attracting visitors from all over the world. RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF A UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEER The key benefit of being a United Nations Volunteer is the personal satisfaction that the volunteer assignment brings by having a positive impact on peace and development. However, UNV supports you during your assignment in several ways. The UNV program will provide: • A monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) of S/4,847.08 to cover the costs of accommodation, housing and regular living expenses. • Health insurance (including dental) is included for up to three dependents (partner and children), life and permanent disability insurance, as well as a resettlement allowance upon successful completion of service. • Annual leave (vacation), Medical leave and Parental leave (maternity or paternity, if applicable) • E-learning courses available on the UN Volunteers online platform • Reimbursement of up to US$400 is provided against national costs of travel to the destination, as well as the establishment allowance and the repatriation allowance in case the destination is not located at a distance from the volunteer’s place of residence. IMPORTANT: United Nations Volunteers serve full time, therefore they should not have any employment relationship with another entity
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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