ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT These jobs are found in Bulawayo Field Office, and job holders typically report to the Head of Field Office or Programme Policy Officer or Programme Associate. The Monitoring Assistant will coordinate and monitor implementation of all WFP Zimbabwe Country Strategic Plan (CSP) within a specified area under the Harare Field Office. The incumbent is expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities related to monitoring that require some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices and be able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels. The Monitoring Assistant is required to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems daily. JOB PURPOSE Job holder is expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities related to monitoring that require some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices. Job holder is able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Support LSA programme implementation- which includes registrations, verifications and distributions Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, resolving routine issues and escalating where appropriate, to ensure that the quantity distributed, Collect and summarise assistance programme(s) data, collaborating with cooperating partners where required, conduct analysis and prepare reports in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making. Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services. Suggest improvements to field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of the assistance programmes. Arrange for regular meetings with community leaders and cooperating partners on commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues to support effective communication flow and efficient operations. Allocate tasks to other staff, providing guidance and on-the-job training to support their development and high performance. Provide standard trainings for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to independently self-monitor and to contribute to the visibility of WFP FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level 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. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a post-secondary qualification in the related functional area. A degree in in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agricultural Sciences, Public Health/Nutrition, Geography or other related field will be a distinct advantage. Knowledge of food security and livelihood assessment conceptual frameworks.Ability to report findings to management team, partners and other stakeholders.Sound judgement, ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data and to resolve operational problems. Ability to work with minimum supervision, and to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds At least 5 years experience with international/national humanitarian or development agencies in the field of project implementation. Must have training and/or experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Ndebele. DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE Field experience is essential Has experience in collecting programme output and outcome data, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and reporting findings to management team, partners and other stakeholders Previous experience utilising WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards is an advantage. Has worked with technical teams (i.e Nutrition, M & E, VAM, etc) Has contributed to implementation of programmes. Has observed or assisted with policy discussions Good internal and external stakeholder engagement. Timely submission of followed up community feedback issues as per WFP accountability guidelines. Good computer skills, including work processing, spread sheets and other software packages Time management and ability to prioritise. Good reporting and communication skills. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Qualified candidates are requested to submit their application via E- Recruitment attaching a signed application letter and a signed Personal History Form (P11) available at http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc. Applicants are also requested to submit a Curriculum Vitae. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the recruitment processes. WFP DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Closing Date: 16 April 2020