Capacity Development Manager
Capacity Development Manager
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
14 May 202523:59GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
JOB TITLE:
Capacity Development Manager
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Consultant (Level II)
UNIT/DIVISION:
Analysis Planning and Performance (APP) division
DUTY STATION (City Country):
Homebased with regular travel
DURATION:
6 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Analysis Planning and Performance (APP) is a division in the Programme Operations (PO) Department incorporating crosscutting data information knowledge management evidence and monitoring functions to maximise efficiency and impact.
The Research and Knowledge Management Service houses the Knowledge Management Unit which provides corporate guidance and thought leadership on knowledge management at WFP. The Capacity Development Manager will steward implementation of the final year of the Research Assessment and Monitoring Capacity Development Strategystrategy and support broader KM capacity development activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Establish regular coordination with RAM teams to support capacity development activities.
2. Establish an advisory panel and external panel to support RAM capacity development.
3. Coordinate with Global Headquarters and Country Office staff in relation to KM capacity development including through facilitation of the KM Community of Practice.
4. Develop or support learning needs assessments to guide activities of the learning management hub.
5. Establish mechanisms to measure learning outcomes.
6. Provide advice oversight and quality assurance for new learning material as applicable including Agile learning structures.
7. Provide oversight for knowledge management and communication activities related to capacity development.
8. Develop new learning material as applicable including Evidence for Leaders sensitization campaign.
9. Finalize the Field Monitoring Handbook incorporating the latest M&E guidance manuals and tools.
10. Respond to ad hoc requests including related to fundraising or other tasks in support of KM capacity development activities as required.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
1. Internal and external coordination mechanisms for KM capacity development are in place and functional.
2. A framework for measuring KM competency has been established.
3. RAM teams have been supported in development of new learning material.
4. RAM teams have been supported in knowledge management and communication activities related to capacity development.
5. The Field Monitoring Handbook has been finalized and is being used.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced University degree in social sciences statistics development economics education performance management monitoring and evaluation or other related fields or University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training courses.
Experience:
Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience including monitoring and evaluation activities and/or food security assessments as well as capacity development. Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools and methods.
Knowledge & Skills:
Previous experience in humanitarian or development context. Proficiency in Windows MS Office (Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook). Strong ability to work independently and partner with colleagues. Knowledge or relevant experience in adult learning methods and assessments.
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English (Level C) required. Intermediate knowledge (Level B) of another official UN language particularly French Spanish or Arabic desirable.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
