Organization: UN World
Food Programme (WFP)
Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Position Grade: G6
Reference Number: 15‐0017973
About US:
The UN World Food Programme
(WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the
largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently WFP
focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA);
Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support
(AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
(WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the
largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently WFP
focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA);
Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support
(AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
Job Summary: The
Programme Associate – Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation (AME) will
support the UN World Food Programme (WFP) through ensuring periodic food
security, nutrition and market assessments; regular food security, nutrition
and market monitoring and analysis; designing and conducting baseline surveys
as well as impact evaluations.
Programme Associate – Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation (AME) will
support the UN World Food Programme (WFP) through ensuring periodic food
security, nutrition and market assessments; regular food security, nutrition
and market monitoring and analysis; designing and conducting baseline surveys
as well as impact evaluations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Technically
support the Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation unit in reviewing,
harmonizing and standardizing the existing approaches to vulnerability
analysis, early warning, food security and nutrition assessment and food
aid targeting, including objectives, methodology, and geographic coverage
and data collection methods; - Work
closely with the national and international organizations with respect to
periodic data acquisition, establishing sound relationship with different
agencies for effective collaboration and common understanding of food
security and nutrition analysis; - Compile
nutrition survey reports and results and actively participate in the
development of a WFP food security and nutrition database for Uganda and
ensure their sustainability, continuing accuracy and accessibility to
users within WFP Uganda; - Oversee
as well as actively participate in regular and ad hoc food security and
nutrition assessments, surveys and studies, including field work, data
analysis and report preparation and dissemination; - Carry
out causal analysis of food security, including linkages between food
insecurity and malnutrition; - Conduct
food security and vulnerability analysis that will enhance WFP programme
decision making and drawing lessons; - Pro-actively
contribute to the development and implementation of an effective sentinel
site monitoring system for food security and nutrition indicators that
will supplement information from other sources; - Render
support in the development of data collection instruments (e.g.,
questionnaires) to be used by field staff and counterparts to obtain
monthly updates on relevant nutrition indicators; - Support
the development of a training schedule and conduct training for staff and
other relevant colleagues in nutrition assessment, analysis and reporting; - Provide
evidence to programme sub units based on analyses of data available
whenever required to guide programming - Support
capacity building of partners in the planning, conducting Food Security
and Nutrition Assessments as well as preparation of reports - Serve
as a resource person for designing and implementing periodic rapid
vulnerability and food needs assessments and the periodic food security
and nutrition assessments; - Actively
participate in and contribute to technical discussions on nutrition, food
security, livelihood, and related forums; - Work
in collaboration with other members of the AME Unit in order to complement
each other and learn from one another; - Perform
any additional tasks assigned by the Head of the AME Unit
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the World Food Programme Programme Associate –
Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation vacancy should hold a university
degree in development evaluation & management, agricultural economics,
food security, nutrition or closely related field obtained from a
recognised institution. - At
least five years’ experience in a related field with at least 3 of
professional experience in food security, nutrition, vulnerability and
market analysis in Karamoja, Northern Uganda or refugee setting gained
from reputable organizations; - Availability
and willingness to travel as required to different areas of Uganda; - Ability
to work in a team and under minimum supervision; - Demonstrate
responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries; - Use
judgement in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily
basis; - Strong
statistical background that will facilitate the use of relatively complex
and rigorous analytical methods, including principal components analysis,
different sampling strategies, etc.; - Past
exposure and experience in the use of ArcGIS and use of GPS; - Strong
computer skills and knowledge and experience in using quantitative
analysis techniques, interpretation and software, including SPSS and Stata
among others. - Language: Strong English written and oral
communication skills;
How to Apply:
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Deadline: 26th July 2015
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