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• Plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of WFP’s resilience
  and livelihood activities within the Arua FO areas of operation in
  accordance with the WFP standard guidelines/practices and report progress
  periodically to the Programme Associate / Head of Field Office for their
  information, reflections and actions;
• Draft project concepts, proof-read reports, documentation,
  correspondence, etc., making changes in line with established guidelines
  where appropriate.
• Work closely with all partners including NGOs, government institutions,
  communities etc. and assist in assessment, planning, design, technical
  material preparation, training, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
  and reporting of planned projects;
• Support and facilitate capacity building of cooperating partners and
  sub-national government officials to prepare for and respond to resilience
  and livelihood needs.
• Maintain information record and monitoring plans, documentation,
  such as record of food and non-food item movement and programme checklist,
  to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food item or
  non-food item.
• Provide guidance and training in the new food assistance collection
  system in accordance with clear direction, to build capacity of another
  staff
• Prepare detailed monitoring plans, case studies, qualitative and
  quantitative reports based on field monitoring findings on context,
  process and outcomes, including recommended follow-up actions to ensure
  program goals are achieved. Share such reports with Programme Associate /
  Head of Field Office and ensure follow-up actions are implemented on a
  timely basis
• Assist in the consolidation weekly reports and provide monthly
  thematic updates for the output of the field office reports periodically
  and timely. Collate information for inclusion in reports, documents and
  correspondence, to support the effective work of other staff.
• Verify resilience and livelihood data from partners / health
  facilities before it is uploaded in the database in the Information
  Management system (PROMIS and COMET).
• Support in the verification of partner accountabilities against
  programmes implemented to be submitted for review by the Programme
  Associate and clearance by Head of Arua Field Office.
• Identify risks and apparent issues in the programme, and report them
  to the appropriate personnel for mitigation measures timely
• Ensure the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas at the Final
  distribution points and programme sites
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, mission visits as assigned
  and maintain a well-coordinated working relationship with key stakeholders
  especially district / government officials and partners
• Perform any other related duties as required

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations UN World Food Programme
  (WFP) Monitoring Assistant (Resilience) job placement should hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Agricultural Science, Social Science,
  Development Studies etc. from a recognized university.
• At least three (3) years of progressive responsibility in emergency and
  development contexts, with demonstrable capacity for evidence based
  monitoring, as well as analyzing programme output and outcome data,
  including conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and reporting
  findings to management, partners and other stakeholders.
• Exposure to work related to agricultural extension service, food
  security, farmer support services, asset creation and other resilience
  programmes.
• Experience in emergency and refugee operations especially in
  northern Uganda is desirable.
• Experience in organizing and implementing training, community
  consultations and negotiations in scenarios of cultural and language
  difficulty.
• Fluency in English and any or more of the following languages: Luo,
  Acholi, Lugbara, Madi, Kakwa, Aringa, Alur and Langi.
• Previous experience in analysing programme output and outcome data
  is desired
• General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and
  standards.

• Strategic Management: Displays basic understanding of WFP’s policies and strategies to
  perform monitoring and/or evaluation activities and their
  inter-relationship.
• Performance Management: Applies knowledge of WFP’s performance management system to manage
  resources and relationships to undertake monitoring actions or deliver
  straightforward evaluations of operations, programmes, or processes to WFP
  monitoring and/or evaluation quality standards.
• Qualitative/Quantitative Methodology: Understand and applies an appropriate
  mix of established methods and data collection tools to monitoring,
  reviews or straightforward evaluations, in line with WFP’s strategic and
  operational results frameworks (metrics), WFP guidance and technical
  standards.
• Data Analytics and Visualization: Collects and summarizes programme data, including information on shipments,
  distribution site logistics, the status of personas in need, and
  beneficiaries planned and reached for all programme assistance modalities
  and activities.
• Programme Monitoring and Review: Gathers, organizes, and provides data on programme outputs,
  processes, and outcomes, including distribution plans and the status,
  quantity, and quality of food and cash distributed and technical
  assistance provided.

• Strategic thought:
  Able perform monitoring and/or evaluation activities and their
  inter-relationship, and link them to the higher programmatic aspirations
  and outcomes
• Performance Management: Good grasp of performance management systems to manage resources
  and relationships to undertake monitoring actions or deliver straightforward
  evaluations of operations, programmes, or processes, to defined monitoring
  and/or evaluation quality standards.
• Qualitative & Quantitative Methodology: Able to understands and applies an
  appropriate mix of established methods and data collection tools to
  monitoring, reviews or straightforward evaluations, in line with
  established strategic and operational results frameworks (metrics),
  guidelines and technical standards.
• Data Analytics & Visualization: Able to collect and summarize programme data, including information
  on shipments, distribution site logistics, the status of persons in need,
  and beneficiaries planned and reached for all programme assistance
  modalities and activities.
• Programme Monitoring & Review:  Able to gather, organize, and provide data on programme outputs,
  processes, and outcomes, including distribution plans and the status,
  quantity, and quality of food and cash distributed and technical
  assistance provided.

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