MEAL Assistant, MEAL Enumerator

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The main aim of the FAO Country Offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources sustainably.

Reporting Lines

The MEAL Assistant, MEAL Enumerator will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Sudan, and the direct supervision of the International M&E Specialist.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will support FAO Sudan by providing expertise in data collection for emergency and program components. Key responsibilities include gathering data on activities, compiling MEAL-related data (beneficiary verification, post-distribution monitoring, post-harvest assessments), and conducting phone surveys during key activities. They will enter data onto FAO databases using tools like Kobo Toolbox, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FAO’s Data Protection Policy. This role requires attention to detail, familiarity with digital data tools, and a commitment to ethical data handling practices.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Collecting data and information on the activities of each component of the FAO emergency and programme components.

• Assist in compiling MEAL data for various activities, including beneficiary verification, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), post-harvest assessments and baseline/endline studies of FAO projects under the emergency and programmes components.

• Organizes and conducts phone-based surveys during the peak of the Call Centre (CC) and field data collection activities.

• Follow FAO Sudan survey methodologies and existing formats for data and metadata storage (databases, tools, protocols).

• Enter data received from interviewees and key informants into FAO Sudan databases using Kobo Toolbox and other computer software.

• Maintain a schedule of surveys and interviews efficiently towards their completion.

• Ensure compliance with FAO Data Protection Policy during data collection and management.

• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Economics, Rural Development, Project Management or a similar field.

• At least one year of experience in conducting a similar assignment will be required

• Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Arabic.

• National of Sudan.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Transparency and Confidentiality.

• Communication Skills.

• Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Accountability.

• Working experience with UN agencies, international organizations, or NGOs in a similar capacity.

• Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply..

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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