The primary purpose of the position is to support M&E field processes for all the outcomes, reviewing all field monitoring reports to ensure all M&E related issues are followed up and addressed, reviewing M&E data and reports for timeliness, completeness and quality highlighting gaps and or areas that need strengthening, developing and updating frameworks for documenting  progress in implementation of M&E recommendations, keeping an online updated system of all sites, samples, indicators, their progress and technical support to field offices in M&E data collection activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the leadership of Head of Field office and M&E assistant (UNV)

• Support process monitoring for all the CSP outcomes.
• Support review of all field monitoring reports for timeliness, completeness and quality highlighting gaps and or areas that need strengthening.
• Lead remote monitoring, working closely with beneficiary services unit and the senior M&E associate and UNV M&E assistant.
• Review field monitoring narratives and data submitted by field office to ensure consistency.
• Develop and Keep an updated system of results for all indicators monitored, tracking progress in achievement of the targets.
• Develop and keep an updated system for M&E monitoring requirements for field offices.
• Develop a system with all project sites, Update monitored sites for each activity against sampled sites working closely with the senior M&E associate to ensure sampling is representative and field offices are in progress of achieving their set monitoring targets, reporting and implementation of recommendation.
• Collate M&E related issues raised through weekly field office reports, follow up and or escalate as required.
• Support in developing and updating Kenya CSP M&E guidelines.
• Support in writing and disseminating monthly and quarterly M&E reports and developing action sheets with key findings.
• Support in updating COMET implementation.
• Support Outcome, reviews and evaluation processes.
• Support other M&E activities including but not limited to field and outcome teams technical support, trainings, CP reviews etc.
• Perform other related duties as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level
• Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance Can facilitate implementation of food assistance programmes under guidance using basic understanding of principles and good practices of programme design, implementation and monitoring.
• Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers) Demonstrates ability to facilitate, under guidance, food assistance programme implementation that deploys full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
• Knowledge of Specialized Areas Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to food assistance programmes.
• Emergency Programming Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.
• Strategic Policy Engagement w/Govt Understands and applies basic principles of engagement with government counterparts at the national or local level.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of secondary school education. A degree/diploma (Completed or ongoing)  in Social Sciences, M&E, Project Management, community development, Development Studies or statistics is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Ability to write correctly in English and to communicate matters orally and in writing.
• Should be able to maintain accurate/precise records, to perform detailed work and to handle a large volume of work quickly and accurately under time constraints.
• Should be able to work independently with minimum of supervision.
• Courtesy, tact and the ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.
• Capacity to work within procedural and process specifications.
• Strong organizational skills.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of assignment.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognized institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
• The internship duration is 8 months, full-time.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

• The deadline for receiving applications for this position is June 26, 2023
• Applications for this position will close at 11:59 p.m. (East African Time) on the deadline date.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• WFP embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in all ways.
• Employment is decided on the basis of competitive selection, qualifications and merit.

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