CSP Mid-term review Consultant

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JOB TITLE: CSP Mid-term review Consultant
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultant (CST level 2/3)
UNIT/DIVISION:APP MM (Roster)
DUTY STATION (City, Country):Based on needs of specific assignment (Country-Office)
DURATION:2 to 4 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Mid-term Review (MTR) is a WFP Country Office-driven participatory exercise to assess the performance of a Country Strategic Plan (CSP). It has an objective of mainly internal learning for the areas of implementation and results and is intended to inform operational decision-making and adjustments to on-going programmes. The main outputs are a report, including recommendations, and an action plan oriented to facilitate the achievement of expected results.
WFP is building a roster of professionals available for deployment to manage MTR processes at the country level.
Applications to join the roster will be reviewed by the Monitoring and Reporting Service at WFP Headquarters. Shortlisted candidates will undergo interviews and a selection process to join the roster.
Once on the roster, qualified candidates may be contacted by WFP Country Offices needing support for their CSP MTRs. Contracts, typically lasting 2 to 4 months, will be offered based on the specific needs of the requesting Country Office

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaboration with the review team: Work in close collaboration with internal WFP staff and external partners to strengthen data/ information quality, accuracy and consistency to build credible evidence
2. Provide periodic and constructive technical feedback to the monitoring team
3. Document review: Gather information and conduct qualitative/quantitative data analysis (desk review, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions(FGDs))
4. Field visits: Coordinate with programme and monitoring teams to prepare field site visit schedules, if required
5. Stakeholder consultation: Facilitate workshop with key stakeholders (organizing workshop activities, developing questions, mapping findings and discussions), as required
6. Dissemination of findings: Hold debriefing meeting with management and key stakeholders at the end of the mission with initial findings
7. Reporting: Produce and finalize a Mid-term Review Report with key findings and recommendations

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

The key outputs of the consultant are expected to be:
• Mid-term review report and Action Plan:
- Short, analytical and action-oriented report, outlining key findings and recommendations
- Action plan for the Country Office
• Planning documents:
- Detailed work plan, including methodology and data collection tools
• Synthesis report

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:
Advanced University degree in Sociology, Social Development, Development Economics or Performance Management or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:
 6-10 years experience in humanitarian/development field
 Previous experience working with WFP, for at least 11 months (including non-continuous)
 Previous experience working with WFP, conducting reviews, evaluations or monitoring exercises

Knowledge & Skills:
 Demonstrated skills in project management in general and managing processes
 Demonstrated advanced skills in analysis, listening, influencing and management of stakeholder relationships
 Ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders proactively
 Understanding of the country/regional context
 Technical knowledge in [targeted focal areas]
 Knowledge of monitoring and performance management concepts and principles
 Demonstrated skills integrating gender, protection and inclusion issues (for example Indigenous Peoples, disability, etc.) in assessments, reviews, monitoring and evaluations across the [targeted focal areas]
 Familiarity with humanitarian/development planning and implementation systems and institutional roles
 Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Languages:
Fluency (level C) in English language. Other languages such as French, Spanish, Arabic, are considered an advantage

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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