WFP Field Monitor Assistant

Job ID/Title :WFP Field Monitor Assistant
Brand :UN Organization
Application Deadline :26-Sep-14
Duty Station:Gaza   
Languages Required :Arabic, English,    
Duration of Initial Contract :     3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment :3 months (With commencement date as soon as possible)

Background:
WFP is the food aid arm of the United Nations system. Food aid is one of the many instruments that can help to promote food security, which is defined as access of all people at all times to the food needed for an active and healthy life. ¹ The policies governing the use of World Food Programme food aid must be oriented towards the objective of eradicating hunger and poverty. The ultimate objective of food aid should be the elimination of the need for food aid.
Targeted interventions are needed to help to improve the lives of the poorest people - people who, either permanently or during crisis periods, are unable to produce enough food or do not have the resources to otherwise obtain the food that they and their households require for active and healthy lives.
UN WFP - is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Field Monitor Assistant , under the overall guidance of the team leader and the direct supervision of  Senior Programme Assistant.  As this position is related to Programme Unit  to support Gaza Emergency  in the occupied Palestinian territory with an expected duration of three months (With commencement date as soon as possible) the Special Service Agreement contract extension will be conditioned to satisfactory performance evaluation as well as availability of funding under the project.
Description of Responsibilities:

Functions / Key Results Expected
-Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the assistance (voucher/other) programmes  in the Gaza Strip as per WFP M&E operational standards, in close collaboration with the implementing partners; including post-distribution monitoring visits and shop monitoring visits.
-Data entry of information  collected from the field into the WFP M&E database accurately and in a timely manner.
-Supervise the efficient distribution of food/other items at the site and ensure proper distribution of entitlements and verify appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to Field Officers and others;
-Assist in the implementation of the M&E plan of action, review achievements and constraints and provide feedback accordingly;
-Report periodically to the WFP Gaza management  on relevant events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues;
-Identify any apparent issues in the programme and report them to the appropriate personnel;
-Assistance to most Vulnerable  Groups under MSA- in-kind
-Assistance to Vulnerable Groups under MSA- voucher
-Institutional feeding (in-kind)
-Assistance for most vulnerable urban groups (AVG, vouchers)
-Assistance for most vulnerable rural groups (AVG, in-kind)
-Assistance for marginalized herders in Area C (AVG, in-kind)
-School feeding
-Conditional voucher programme (voucher for work/ Voucher for Training)
-Conduct store monitoring for the Assistance to Vulnerable Urban Groups-Voucher as per requirement set by the M&E Unit;
-Conduct data-entry of all the filled monitoring forms in the WFP M&E data-base;
-Conduct market assessment and report to VAM unit accordingly;
-Report to the Senior Programme Assistant or person responsible in the country office any infringement or problems in respect to the implementation compliance with WFP rules and regulations and agreement with CPs;
-In areas of responsibility, provide input and support to the Senior Programme Assistant in the development of adequate systems for project implementation, including assistance to organize workshop and draft related materials;

Reporting
-Prepare monthly work plans utilizing the excel file submitted by M&E unit and enter the filled monitoring forms in M&E database;
-Prepare the inputs for the weekly situation reports (Bi-weekly report) for Senior Programme assistant;
-Draft the Notes for records of staff meetings and minutes of CPs coordination meetings when requested on rotational basis;

Administrative issues:
-Attend staff meetings, report on successful stories and assist in organizing workshops, meeting, and exhibitions;

Other duties:
-Provide translation from Arabic into English and vice versa for documents and discussions;
-Perform other related duties as required.

Performance Indicators:
Strong interpersonal skills; courtesy, tact and ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background. Ability to interpret and analyze a wide variety of programme issues and statistical information, and to maintain accurate and precise records. Ability to communicate in a team with people from different nationalities, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ability to work in a team environment and achieve common goals.

Competencies :
Action Management
 Organizes and plans work to accomplish given objectives with minimal supervision. Makes decisions, takes actions to move issues forward and follows up on actions.

Communication
 Constructs messages in a manner that respects sensitivity and confidentiality. Seeks opportunities to improve communication with all individuals regardless of gender, national and cultural background.

Ethics & Values
 Encourages others to respect procedures and rules and to take individual responsibility for their work. Anticipates individual breaches in confidentiality and/or security and take action to prevent them.

Teamwork
 Identifies the developmental needs of team members. Ensures that all team members are informed and updated on the team’s progress and objectives. Takes constructive action to resolve conflict.

Behavioural Flexibility
 Incorporates diverse perspectives to solve problems. Encourages the exchange of diverse points of view within the work unit. Remains productive through periods of transition, ambiguity and/or uncertainty.

Client Orientation
 Encourages co-workers to achieve a high standard of client service. Manages the expectations of clients. Proactively informs clients of resources, services and issues affecting them. Evaluates clients’ feedback and adjusts own services.

Interpersonal Relations
 Works cooperatively and builds rapport with others. Seeks and applies constructive feedback from others. Able to identify and handle difficult working relationships.

Initiative
Strives to increase effectiveness of routine work tasks. Implements solutions to problems in work unit. Ensures high standard of own work when faced with challenging circumstances.
 
Qualifications :
Education: Secondary school education, supplemented with experience or additional education in education, social services, nutrition, agriculture or other related field.

Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible support experience including at least one year in the field of statistics, refugee operations, or another related field.

Language Requirements: Good in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

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