Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer, NOA at WFP – World Food Programme: (Deadline 15 February 2024)

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

POSITION DETAILS

JOB TITLE: Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term appointment, National Officer (NOA)
UNIT/DIVISION: SAMS
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Kigali, Rwanda
DURATION: 12 months, renewable

CLOSING DATE: 15th February 2024

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNEMENT

The Rwanda Country Office (RWCO) is currently implementing its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2019-2024. In support of the Government of Rwanda’s efforts to develop the agricultural sector as stipulated in National Strategy for Transformation (NST) and the sectoral Strategic Plan for Agricultural Transformation (PSTA IV), smallholder farmer support forms an important pillar of WFP implementation under the CSP through strategic outcome 4.

WFP Rwanda is also supporting the government to transform the national food system to ensure equitable access to healthy and nutritious diets for all, in line with the outlined priorities in the post-food systems dialogue National Strategic Pathways, elaborated in 2021 following the conclusion of the UN Food Systems Summit.

To that effect, activities under the Food Systems umbrella are mainly coordinated through the Smallholder Agricultural Market Support (SAMS) Unit. Given the multi-dimensional nature of food systems, WFP Rwanda takes a private-sector focused approach, in line with government strategies to ensure sustainable systemic change across the agricultural sector.

SAMS activities are implemented in partnership with a diverse group of stakeholders, including government line ministries and subnational institutions, NGO partners (local and international), financial service providers (UNCDF, banks and micro-finance institutions), value chain service providers such input providers, aggregators, and logistics providers, as well as food-commodity traders, processors and commodity exchanges.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Head of SAMS unit, the Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer (OIM & PR) ensures excellence in performance measurement, data management, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) for SAMS activities. The role serves as a liaison between SAMS, VAM, and M&E units to ensure compliance with corporate reporting standards.

• Support staff in the assigned area to ensure that standard OIM & PR procedures and templates are followed to drive the quality, consistency and standardization of information management and performance reporting across WFP.
• Collaborate with counterparts internally to ensure consistency in humanitarian information and to complement WFP analysis and information.
• Support the enhancement of the capacity of WFP staff and partners to effectively manage operational information and performance reporting, for example through scheduling the delivery of the OIM & PR training on core competencies.
• Support the initiatives for developing improved, streamlined, and harmonized OIM & PR including drafting of OIM & PR related normative guidance, as required.
• Support the assurance of defined quality standards in all processes and products.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Other Specific Job Accountabilities:
• Support the Head of the unit in data and information management for all SAMS activities.
• Research and analyze policy and operational issues.
• Liaise with internal and external counterparts for effective collaboration and project monitoring.
• Assist in identifying target Farmer Service Centres (FSCs) and manage the selection and due diligence process.
• Provide technical support to cooperating partners and monitor their performance.
• Coordinate data gathering and monitoring systems in consultation with the M&E and VAM units.
• Facilitate the development of digital data collection tools.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting by liaising with cooperating partners.
• Strengthen strategic and operational decision-making by considering evaluation and assessment recommendations.
• Document, package, and disseminate knowledge management products related to SAMS activities.
• Prepare periodic operational updates on various SAMS initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:
University Degree in economics, agriculture, business administration, statistics, or a relevant field. An advanced degree is advantageous.

Experience:
At least five years of relevant professional experience in the implementation or monitoring and evaluation of development or humanitarian projects or programmes.

At least three years of experience in agribusiness, or value chain development.

Knowledge & Skills:
• Proficiency in designing digital data collection tools (ODK, Kobo, ONA).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced analysis).
• Knowledge of SMEs, FSCs, and pro-smallholder agriculture models.
• Strong client service orientation, ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda; proficiency in French is an added value.
• Ability to travel within the country.
• Knowledge of financial services and business modelling is a plus.

Languages:
Fluency (level C) in English language and Kinyarwanda

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position open for Rwanda Nationals only..

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15th February 2024

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.