Organization: WFP – World Food Programme
Location: Rumbek
Grade: Junior level – NO-A, National Professional Officer – Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
Legal – Broad
Political Affairs
Monitoring and Evaluation
Scientist and Researcher
Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: 2025-01-27

Description:

Diversity is embraced and celebrated by WFP. It encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of their race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, or disability because it is dedicated to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all of its employees.

About WFP

The biggest humanitarian organization in the world, the World Food Programme, helps people recover from violence, natural catastrophes, and the effects of climate change by saving lives in times of need and utilizing food aid to provide a road to peace, stability, and prosperity.

The future of WFP’s workforce is envisioned as a diverse, dedicated, skilled, and high-performing team that is chosen based on merit, working in a safe and welcoming workplace, upholding WFP’s core values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion), and collaborating with partners to improve the lives of those WFP serves.

Role and Organizational Context

South Sudan’s nutrition and food security conditions are extremely unstable. Conflict-related displacement, climate shocks, disruptions in livestock and crop-based production, high food prices, sociocultural norms, inadequate infant and young child feeding practices, and limited access to health services are some of the main causes of the nation’s food insecurity and malnutrition.

In addition to delivering food aid during emergencies, WFP is investigating strategies to help communities in South Sudan rebuild their means of subsistence, increase their shock resistance, and develop the skills of the country’s future generation.

All Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping (VAM) and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) tasks at the field office must be coordinated by WFP’s RAM section. The unit supports food security and nutrition policies and programs by generating evidence (e.g., needs assessment and situation analysis, program design, targeting, cost effectiveness, and operational efficiency) under the VAM component. The unit’s responsibility under the M&E Part is to assist the development and

execution of Monitoring, Review, and Evaluation Plans in accordance with WFP corporate standards to provide high-quality data on beneficiaries’ lives and guide the creation and execution of policies, strategies, and programs.

This role will report directly to the head of the program and is part of the RAM unit at the WFP Rumbek Field Office. Coordination of all RAM operations at the field office shall fall within the purview of the incumbent.

Job purpose:  Lead and coordinate all RAM functions projects and activities in the field office.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to development of RAM functions projects and activities, plans and process and ensure that they aligned to the overall WFP policies and programmes
• Support the development of systems and tools for the monitoring and assessment of food assistance needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practice.
• Support the development of food security and vulnerability analysis and the preparation of timely reports on food assessment needs in line with wider VAM policies, processes, and guidance to enable effective decision-making.
• Provide assistance on the coordination of data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners, and national government to conduct vulnerability analysis to effectively inform preparedness and response activities
• Provide feedback on the formulation of the Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies and support their operationalization.
• Contribute to evidence-based decision-making on programme design and implementation, notably through making monitoring, review and evaluations findings accessible, developing innovative, user-friendly, and informative products.
• Support WFP Management in addressing recommendations from monitoring, reviews and evaluations to ensure that follow-up actions are taken as required.
• Contribute to building M&E capacity of WFP staff and partners through training and information sharing.
• Liaise with implementing partners (internal and external) to monitor ongoing projects, ensuring effective collaboration, timeliness and efficiency and highlight potential risks to project delivery.
• Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
• Act as the focal person in the preparation of RAM plans and process.
• Any other assignment that may be required

Skills and Competencies:

• Good Communication Skills: Ability to provide short briefings and communications clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to engage effectively at field level with a wide range of actors including those in the international humanitarian community and governments; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

• Working in a team: Ability to work within a team setting and working well with other team members to realize a collective objective.

• Work under pressure: Ability to multi-task and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to demanding job requirements under high pressure environments.

• Knowledge of computer Applications: Ability to effectively use commonly used office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.). Skills in data management would be added advantage.

• Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of several statistical tools and methods for food security analysis. Developed practical expertise in food security analysis and mapping by participating in multiple assessments, including the design, data collection and analysis

• Coordination: Good coordination and control skills to act swiftly and adequately in case of emergencies and resolve operational issues promptly.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

Capability Name

description of the behavior expected for the proficiency level

Food Security Analysis

Demonstrates ability to conduct structured food security analysis—Identify underlying macro and micro factors impacting food security of communities and countries. Provides findings and recommendations for the programmatic response.

Technical Specialized Knowledge (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Remote Sensing, GIS, etc.)

Provides managerial and technical guidance for designing and conducting analyses, including computation, interpretation, and presentation of results for food security surveys and key indicators (comprehensive food security and vulnerability surveys, food security monitoring, implementing mobile surveys, market analysis, food consumption scores, coping strategies indices. data disaggregation, etc.)

Food Security Assessment

Leads all aspects of surveys including design, implementation, analysis, findings, and reporting. Ensures that assessment findings are easily translated into operational programmatic response.

Strategic Operational Understanding

Demonstrates strong understanding of country operations to participate in response analysis exercises to improve the cohesion between analytical findings and programmatic response. Construct’s evidence base underlying technical and policy advice given to stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: University degree in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health/Nutrition, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, or another related field.
• Language: fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Ability to effectively communicate in local Arabic and Dinka will be an added advantage.
• Experience:  At least one (1) year of postgraduate professional experience in the related field.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of 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 global.inclusion@wfp.org. 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
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• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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• 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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