DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 December 2024-23:59-GMT-04:00 Atlantic Standard Time (Barbados)

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.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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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).

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:
The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office covers 22 countries and territories in the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean and also works with regional bodies including the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and others. Since establishing the office in 2018, WFP has emerged as a thought leader in several areas, including shock-responsive social protection (SRSP), linking disaster risk financing mechanisms with SRSP, and food security analysis. Building on a strong research and evidence agenda, as well as partnerships with multiple governments to expand social protection support during COVID-19, WFP Caribbean is working in partnership with multiple governments and CDEMA to strengthen emergency preparedness and resilience in the face of shocks, including through social protection, disaster risk management and food systems. WFP’s skills on data, analysis and digitalization are a cornerstone of WFP’s capacity strengthening efforts with governments and regional institutions.

Complementing this work on capacity strengthening for emergency preparedness and strengthening resilience in the face of climate change, WFP responds to emergencies (e.g. hurricanes, floods, volcanos), sometimes in multiple countries at once. This includes supporting governments and regional institutions to respond to disasters and shocks, bringing in WFP expertise in monitoring, analysis, assessment, digitalization, GIS mapping, shock-responsive social protection/cash transfers and disaster risk management, among other areas. This approach requires staff with the ability to work with an enabling mindset, while also bringing the necessary technical expertise relevant in the context of small island developing states and upper middle income to high income countries.

JOB PURPOSE:
The incumbent is expected to support the development and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting plans aligned with WFP corporate standards to generate quality evidence about beneficiaries’ lives and inform the design and implementation of policies, strategies, and programs.

This includes supporting coordination of monitoring activities, supporting decentralized evaluations, supporting thematic/mid-term evaluations, and positioning WFP as a reliable partner for governments in developing monitoring and evaluation strategies. Under the supervision of the M&E Programme Officer, the incumbent will monitor project activities in the country office and support various initiatives as requested.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

M&E Strategy and Action Plan Implementation

• Implement WFP corporate Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) standards, including SOPs, the Corporate Results Framework (CRF), and data privacy and protection policies.
• Identify evidence needs related to monitoring in consultation with management and technical units.
• Maintain strong relationships with WFP beneficiary communities, cooperating partners, and third-party monitoring partners as appropriate.
• Ensure the integration of gender, equity, disability, protection, human rights, and inclusion concerns into all M&E work.
• Propose and develop innovation projects within the RAM unit.

Data Collection

• Coordinate with partner institutions to consolidate activity site information to inform sampling plans.
• Prepare monthly monitoring plans with guidance from the CO.
• Monitor activity sites, ensuring each is visited quarterly, with a focus on high-priority sites.
• Ensure disaggregation of primary data in alignment with Analysis, planning and performance (APP) Stratification and Disaggregation guidelines.
• Design questionnaires, interview guides, and data analysis plans tailored to CO information needs.
• Conduct various monitoring activities, including distribution, implementation processes, post-distribution, and retail performance monitoring, using CO-developed tools.

Data Analysis, Reporting, and Evidence Use

• Verify, clean, analyse, interpret, and visualize monitoring data based on the needs of diverse target audiences.
• Produce regular monitoring and evaluation reports, leveraging quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Provide findings and recommendations to inform performance planning and risk analysis.

Capacity Strengthening

• Strengthen monitoring capacity for WFP Field Monitors, partners, and government actors through learning opportunities and information-sharing.

Other Responsibilities

• Represent WFP in inter-agency meetings to exchange knowledge and promote the importance of inter-agency M&E.
• Perform other duties aligned with the role as required by the supervisor.

OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):
WFP provides emergency response support to the 22 English and Dutch-speaking countries in the Caribbean. In this role, the incumbent may be required to:

• Support the Unit’s emergency response activities.
• Deploy to affected countries to assist with operations as required.
• Work beyond regular working hours to support emergency response efforts.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Proven knowledge, abilities and skills in the areas of Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, Monitoring& Evaluation etc.).
• Has contributed to implementation of programmes.
• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
• Expertise in statistical software (SPSS, R, Python), data visualization tools (Tableau), and mapping software (ArcGIS).
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
A Bachelor’s Degree would be an asset.

Experience:
At least six years of relevant experience in program design, implementation, or monitoring in development or community engagement, preferably in food security, nutrition, or rural livelihoods.

Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English language.

Who Can Apply?

• This position is open to nationals of Barbados, individuals legally authorised to work in Barbados and CARICOM member states and associate members. CARICOM Nationals applying for National position outside of their home country bear sole responsibility for required actions or expenses related to relocation, accommodation, repatriation and any other living expenses,etc. A CARICOM Skilled National Certificate is a pre-requisite of employment for successful candidates who are not from the country for which the position is advertised.

Employment Particulars

• Type of position: Short Term, Full Time
• Type of Contact: Service Contract Level 6 (SC 6)
• Duration on Contract: 12 months. This contract is eligible for extension. Extension of contracts will be based on satisfactory performance and operational requirements.
• Duty Station: Bridgetown, Barbados
• Travel Requirements: The WFP Caribbean Office cover the 22 English and Dutch speaking Caribbean countries. The selected candidate may be required to travel from time to time, both regionally and internationally, to support missions, emergency responses, training etc. As such full medical clearance will be required.

Benefits and Entitlements

• Competitive Salary
• Up to 30 Days of Annual Leave
• Pension Contribution
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Health, Life and Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave and Compassionate Leave
• Parental Leave (birth and non-birth parents)
• Remuneration: The salary for this position starts at BBD $5741.34 per month.

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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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements