DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 November 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

Are you dedicated and motivated by helping those in need? Join our team as an Enumerator in multiple duty stations (Dodoma, Manyara, Singida, Arusha, Kigoma, Kasulu, Zanzibar) in WFP Tanzania Country Office. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career in Research, Assessment & Monitoring (RAM), gain valuable experience and thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

This vacancy is created to build a roster (talent pool) of pre-qualified candidates to fill future Enumerator positions. This call for applications will remain open for continuous submissions until the roster is filled.

THE ROLE:

The World Food Program (WFP) Research Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) unit is responsible for coordinating and implementing various food security assessments and monitoring activities, across different projects, activities, and project implementation sites. WFP is seeking to establish a roster of enumerators that can support in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data for assessments and monitoring surveys as may be required.

Under the general supervision of WFP RAM officers or WFP consultant, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks:

• Participate in training and orientation to familiarize oneself on use of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and how to administer them.
• Participate in household interviews and record accurate results in a digital data collection equipment e.g., tablets, computer or android phone paying a particular attention to quality, to ensure the data reflect the actual situation in the field and meets the objectives of the assessment.
• Participate in traders’ interview in designated markets and record accurate results in tablets, paying a particular attention to quality.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all data collected through household surveys, and FGD and KII proceedings.
• Provide feedback and useful information on daily basis to guide summarizing field findings.
• Submit responses and findings in a timely manner via Mobile Operational Data Acquisition (MODA), – WFP Data Collection Platform.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Carry out work diligently, including reaching daily targets, and adhering to the consultant of any breach of WFP ethical principles.
• Give notice of ill-health or other non-attendance timely so that other measures and replacement can be arranged.
• The enumerator will be required to complete an agreed number of samples per day.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of collected data.
• Adhere to ethical standards and maintain participant confidentiality during data collection.

PRIMARY DELIVERABLES:

• As part of the team of enumerators, collect data from agreed number of individuals, households, sites, or markets, using approved tools and methodology. This is a joint deliverable together with the team of enumerators that are recruited for the specific activity.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Have sound interview skills including building rapport with respondents, probing, knowledgeable of the Dos and Don’ts’ while interviewing, eloquent in giving feedback on daily basis to the team lead.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and adapt to different digital platforms and use tablets/ smart phones.
• Some knowledge of WFP interventions in Tanzania.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to different digital platforms and use tablets/ smart phones.
• Sensitivity to cultural nuances and diversity.
• Previous experience in quantitative and/or qualitative (e.g. Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews data collection.
• Attendance of WFP organized training and participation in WFP organized surveys and assessments would be an added advantage.

EDUCATION:

• Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area will be an added advantage.

LANGUAGE:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Swahili language.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• 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.