World Food Programme M&E database Assistant Job Vacancy in Rwanda

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001/PROG/WFP/2014

M&E database Assistant

Service Contract, SC-5

1 year (renewable based on level of performance and availability of
funding)

Programme

Kigali

02 March 2014

Duties and responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Head of Programme and the
direct supervision of the M&E officer, within delegated authority, the
M&E database Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

RMED/COMPAS data quality control

Monitor the overall performance of the
M&E Database, Rwanda M&E Database (RMED);
Regular checking on beneficiary movement and
stock movement to avoid any abnormalities;
Compare planned and actual number of
beneficiaries and stock movement on a monthly basis;
Follow up with Cooperating Partners (CP)
Reports on a monthly basis and work closely with field monitors and UNHCR
in reporting;
Check logistics data, including daily
logistics’ Project Status Report (PSR), to ensure that there is no
inconsistency between Logistics and Programme data;
Investigate CP reports, PSR report, and
waybills to resolve discrepancies; and
Closely monitor loss data with field monitors
and logistics.

Data Processing/Reporting

Extract reports as needed from the database;
Enter commodity data into the Commodity
Movement Processing and Analysis System (COMPAS) on a monthly basis;
Prepare CP (Cooperating Partners)-held stock
report every month; and
Prepare data reporting for the Standard
Project Reports (SPRs).

Other Databases support

Data entry in One UN Program Monitor (PM)
with WFP activities.
Database update, development and maintenance
Extension and closing of sites in the system
based on project documents;
Adjust beneficiaries’ baselines, updated
planned rations and commodities; and
Register new approved projects, modify end
dates, and ensure correspondence between RMED and COMPAS codes.
Any other duties required by supervisors

Minimum qualifications:

Education: University degree in
one of the following disciplines: statistics, information technology,
economics, agriculture, geography, nutrition, international development or
business administration.

Experience: At least five years
of progressively relevant responsible experience, of which at least two years
closely related to database management.

Knowledge: strong knowledge of
data collection, treatment, database management and manipulation techniques.
Advanced computer skills, including at least intermediate skills in windows based
word processing, spreadsheet, database, MS Access, the SPSS statistical
program. Working knowledge of basic statistics.

Language: Good command of
English or French (both written and verbal communication) and working knowledge
of the other. A good level in Kinyarwanda.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills (Additional skills which the candidate should possess to provide a
competitive edge versus other candidates):

Advanced
knowledge of MS Access and the SPSS statistical program. Familiarity with
quantitative and qualitative survey techniques. Experience in the design and
implementation of food aid programmes; Experience of working on M&E
programmes and in project management; Experience in conducting Food Security
Analysis; Experience in working with International NGOs, UN Agencies and
Government Institutions.

Submission of applications:

An application letter accompanied with an updated detailed CV
(including at least names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 work
referees), photocopies of your Rwandan National ID or work permit, degrees
and/or diplomas should be addressed to WFP Representative and Country Director
to the following email address: wfp.rwandavacancies@wfp.org before
the deadline of 2 March 2014.

Please put both the vacancy notice number and post title on the
application subject. Candidates will be requested to show the original
documents before any final decision is made.