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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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill an internship position under the WFP [[RAM Unit]] of the [[Research, Assessment and Monitoring ]]. The position will be based in Amman, Jordan. The Internship will be for an initial period of [[3 months]] months starting from [[26 May 2024]].
JOB PURPOSE
Jordan is an upper-middle-income country but has one of the smallest economies in the Middle East. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is USD 40.1 billion and GDP per capita is USD 4,130. The country has experienced a series of shocks in the last decade, notably, the Syrian and Iraqi crises, which triggered an unprecedented influx of refugees, disrupted trade, and lowered investments. At present, Jordan hosts 665,000 Syrian and 90,000 refugees of other nationalities are registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
WFP has been a strategic and operational partner of the Government of Jordan since 1964 assisting vulnerable and food insecure Jordanians and, supporting the national management of the refugee crisis and its consequences. Currently, the Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) unit conducts programme monitoring functions ensuring the required Country office compliance with WFPโs standard operating procedures (SOPs) for monitoring and its Minimum Monitoring Requirements (MMR). The intern will work under the guidance and supervision of the RAM officer at CO level
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Monitoring support:
1. Support the roll-out of the monitoring systems with WFP Jordan CO activity managers, ensuring compliance with the proposed data collection timeline, and WFP quality standard.
2. Assist in the design, update, or review and implementation of monitoring tools as per each activityโs monitoring plan, ensuring the availability of the tools for each indicator.
3. Draft the necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to document the unitsโ work and data collection exercises, promoting consistency and efficiency in operations.
Innovative projects:
4. Identify opportunities to use data visualization techniques to enhance program reporting, making complex data more understandable, accessible, and usable.
5. Explore the use of advanced data analytics for different evidence generation initiatives of the country office, leveraging the technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Contribute to the development of advanced analytics to maximize the potential of information WFP Jordan CO collects.
Supportive tasks:
7. Provide assistance with data quality assurance, monitoring targeting tracking and report drafting upon unitโs work priorities.
8. Others as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Currently enrolled in a university or graduate school and have attended courses in the last 12 months. A bachelorโs degree in economics, Statistics, Food Security, Data Science, Public Health/Nutrition, or other related fields, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment. WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs. Depending on the duty station of assignment, WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country. WFP will recognize candidatesโ educational credentials from recognised 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;DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
4 April 2024
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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 WFPโs 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.