Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Programme Officer – Assessment Monitoring &
Evaluation (AME)
Evaluation (AME)
Position Grade: SC 5
Reference Number: 160020734
About US:
The
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.
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.
Job Summary: The Programme Assistant – Assessment, Monitoring
& Evaluation (AME) will manage the UN WFP data collection, analysis and
reporting within the AME unit
& Evaluation (AME) will manage the UN WFP data collection, analysis and
reporting within the AME unit
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage all mobile data collection, analysis
and reporting (Mobile Vulnerability Assessment & Mapping – mVAM)
related tasks within the Unit; - Maintain a functional mVAM database;
- Work closely with the ICT Unit ensure that
the mVAM database is running on a safe, secure and robust platform and the
backup of the database is done regularly and an appropriate disaster
recovery mechanism is in place; - Support data entry into WFP corporate system
for monitoring and reporting; - Establish an effective system to follow-up
Mobile Data Service Provider and ensure that quality data on key food
security indicators is collected; - Oversee entry into of complete, timely and
accurate price data by Sub Offices (SOs) ensuring that the sub-offices
continue updating the data on a weekly basis; - The incumbent will visit WFP databases on a
weekly basis to ensure that the data is available; check the data for
consistency and provide feedback to SOs on any issues of concern; - Actively participate in the annual food
security and nutrition assessments in Karamoja region and refugee hosting
areas in the different stages including planning, training, data
collection, report writing and dissemination; - Produce monthly price updates for Karamoja region;
- Keep in touch with AME team to ensure that
all the necessary support with regard to food security assessments and
monitoring as well as assessments is provided: - Organise trainings, as needed, for country
office, sub-office and partner staff; - Perform any other additional tasks assigned
by the Programme Officer – Assessment Monitoring & Evaluation (AME) or
Head of the Unit;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the United Nations World
Food Programme (WFP) Programme Assistant – Assessment, Monitoring &
Evaluation (AME) opportunity should hold a University degree in
Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, Development Economics
or any other related field attained from a recognized institution; - A minimum of four years of progressively
responsible experience, with at least two years in food security analysis,
monitoring and database management related functions. - A strong statistical background;
- Demonstrated ability to work work in a team
and under minimum supervision; - Strong English written and oral communication
skills; - Strong computer skills and knowledge and
experience in using quantitative analysis techniques, interpretation ad
software, including SPSS and Stata; - Good working knowledge and experience using
MS Office applications.
How to Apply:
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candidates who desire to join the United Nations World Food Programme to submit
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Deadline: 24th March 2016
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