VACANCY ANNOUCEMEMT N°002/CO/CMR/2015

(Female Candidates are encouraged to apply)

The United Nations World Food Programme is looking for the services of a Programme Assistant(Innovation/Management & Evaluation) with competencies listed below:

Title: Programme Assistant(Innovation/M&E)

Category: General Service

Grade: SC5

Contract Type: Service Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Duty Station: Maroua

Closing Application Date: 29 May 2014

Accountabilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer Head of Sub-Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Review requests for cash modality and undertake negotiations with the WFP-selected financial service provider in the Far North Region for establishment of a cash delivery mechanism;
• Prepare periodic projections of commodity requirements; Ensure efficient utilization of tools and perform analysis of the M&E indicators to inform on the progress and achiement of results.
• Review and reconcile a variety of Programme and operational reports; Prepare regular process and output monitoring reports, including consolidation of operational data from the field on food distribution, planning and reporting;
• Analyze and process requests for a variety fo programmes data; Contribute to the implementation of the M&E system of the Maroua Sub Office and reporting on outcome and output level indicators.
• Using WFPs Information Systems, enter new and revised data, Roll out COMET - the new corporate monitoring and evaluation tool - and ensure its efficient functionning and utilization; Act as Focal point in all issues related to ATOMs;
• Provide technical assistance, guidance and capacity building of field monitors/enumarators on M&E tools, data collection, analysis and reporting;
• Prepare periodic office reports, statistical information and tables;
• Liaise with other units(VAM, NUTRITION, FOOD SECURITY) to resolve issues and clarify or obtain additionnal information;
• Assist in conducting Monitoring and Evaluation training of field staff on commodity reporting, as necessary;
• Maintain accurate records and files within the field of work;
• Undertake backstopping field missions to sub-offices Sites and participate in monitoring visits to ensure that tools are used adequately, to assess their usefulness and quality and improve them as needed;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Expected Results:

Processing of work and related follow up done under general supervision. Use of own discretion to address unforeseen situations seeking advice from and/or reporting to supervisor as applicable.

Critical Success Factors:

Ability to spell and write correctly in English and in French; ability to maintain accurate and precise records and to interpret and analyse a variety of data  and resolve discrepancies. Ability to work accurately and systematically; to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems.

Education

Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP programmatic activities.

Experience

At least four years of progressively responsible support or secretatial work experience including at least two years in the field of Accounting, Information & Technology, statistics, Economy or other related field. At least one year at G4 level or equivalent.

Language:

Good written and spoken French and fluent in English.

Other desire skills:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft software applications, particularly MS-Office(Word, Excel, Access, Power point, etc.)
• The knowledge of WFP and UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures is and asset.

Completed files (Letter of Motivation, Curriculum Vitae with refences, Diplomas, etc.)should carry the post title on the sealed enveloppe market "Confidential" quoting VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT N°002/CO/CMR/2015

Applications can be deposited at the WFP office in Yaoundé.

Please address the applications to 

Country Director/Representative

World Food Programme

Valéry Giscard d'Estaing Avenue

Behind the Municipal Council

PO Box: 7308

Yaoundé

Closing Date of Application: 29 May 2015

Only applicants with corresponding profiles will be given due consideration.