Programme & Impact Measurement Officer

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Programme & Impact Measurement Officer Changing Lives Transformation Fund
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant II
UNIT/DIVISION: PQB Programme Policy and Operations Department
DUTY STATION (City Country): Rome Italy
DURATION:11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Executive Board at its Annual Session in June 2022 approved the use of USD 55 million from the General Fund to establish the Changing Lives Transformation Fund (CLTF). The CLTF aims to strengthen WFPs support for governments in achieving the 2030 agenda in particular SDGs 2 and 17. It will do so by enabling promising components of WFPs changing lives work to reach adequate scale and by providing Country Offices with new tools for mobilizing resources and working with governments for bigger impact on the lives of vulnerable people.
In 2023 the CLTF has been set up and competitive proposal selection processes have been established under three windows: 1) Transition (Investments that transition populations from dependence on humanitarian assistance to increased self-sufficiency) 2) Systems strengthening (Investments that strengthen the capacity and resilience of national programmes and systems to deliver effectively for those most behind) and 3) Climate adaptation (Investments that enable climate adaptation for countries / people most at risk from climate shocks)
C4ED was retained to support country offices in measuring impact as part of their CLTF-funded work with the aim to ensure that most countries conduct a proper impact evaluation in line with OEV standards. Inception missions have been carried out to a number of countries.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Implement the impact measurement strategy under the CLTF in line with the new WFP Strategic Plan (2026-29) and in close coordination with the Impact evaluation unit within the Office of Evaluation in relevant country offices. Ensure synergies and knowledge exchange with the windows managed by that unit.
2.
Support CLTF-funded country offices providing technical assistance to them with the design and implementation of impact measurement components in line with their CLTF proposals and the respective implementation plans.
3.
Contribute to the management of impact measurement processes to support the production of independent credible evidence that meets high professional standards in line with WFP norms and standards and WFPs code of conduct.
4.
Provide technical support to the design and delivery of impact measurement components conducted in partnership with WFP country offices with CLTF funding.
5.
Build impact measurement capacity of WFP staff and partners through development and delivery of trainings and events.
6.
Keep abreast of methodological developments in impact measurement and evaluation within OEV and beyond and contribute to the development of impact measurement methodologies and tools.
7.
Ensure programmes are implemented with due concern due the needs of impact measurement. Support CYs in solving any programmatic or political challenges which may endanger the quality of the impact measurement
TERMS OF REFERENCE
FOR SHORT-TERM/CONSULTANCY CONTRACTS
HR-145 08/2017 REV.
8.
Assist the CLTF Portfolio Manager in followig up on country office implementation through periodic calls on the basis of each CYs CLTF implementation plan as well as by preparing the annual country reports in Q4 2026. Assist in monitoring CLTF CY expenditures against approved budgets. Assist in preparing 2027 EB update.
9.
Other as required.
10.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
All CLTF countries have a research agenda including for most of them an impact assessment
9 impact assessment / research plans (also called pre-analysis plans) are set up and implementation has started.
CLTF CY Monitoring plans are developed for each CY and their timely implementation is followed up throughout the year
CLTF CY Implementation plans are updated annually and their timely implementation is followed up throughout the year
Monthly CLTF CO budget is monitored and followed up with COs
At least 7 baselines have been conducted
Together with C4ED a research work plan has been developed for each CY which includes baselines midlines endlines. Impact assessment / research budgets for each country.
9 annual reports for 9 CYs and one summary CLTF annual report for EB update in February 2027

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
A masters or doctoral degree in academic disciplines relevant to impact measurement (e.g. evaluation economics political science development studies etc.).
Experience:
Solid knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods used for identifying and measuring impacts. Experience designing managing and analysing household surveys is highly desirable.
Significant experience providing impact measurement specific guidance training and capacity support is desirable.
Experience with data management including de-identifying cleaning encrypting storing and making secure transfers is essential.
Experience managing research budgets contributing to funding proposals and overseeing timely payments is desirable.
Experience working with academic civil society private sector NGO and/or government partners in countries where development and/or humanitarian projects are delivered is essential.

Knowledge & Skills:
Proficiency in using statistical analysis software packages including Stata and/or R is essential.
Fully computer-literate with excellent skills in Word Excel Power Point and database management.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively in diverse teams.
Excellent communication skills written verbal and visual. Experience effectively translating between academics and practitioners is highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency (level C) in English language and an intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or WFPs working language Portuguese.

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