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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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s degree in any relevant social sciences; preferably economics. A PHD will be an added advantage

Experience: At least 5 years of relevant working experience conducting evaluations, cost-benefit-analysis, reviewing and formulating policies with technical support to the Government.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Chief Education Officer-Primary, and in collaboration with WFP staff and other stakeholders.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the cost benefit analysis is to determine the extent to which the National Management Agents (NMA) model of school feeding benefits outweighs costs.  The study will compare the cost incurred in implementing the NMA model and benefits derived.  Including overall spending levels, program budgets and options for improving expenditure efficiencies

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

  • Develop the draft inception report
  • Compile a final inception report that includes the feedback and recommendations from MOET and stakeholders
  • Conduct desk review and stakeholder consultation including visit to the districts
  • Produce the first draft of the revised cost benefit analysis report for feedback and suggestions
  • Compile a two-page brief from the cost benefit analysis report to be shared with stakeholders
  • Conduct stakeholder validation exercise on the draft cost benefit analysis report
  • Produce final cost benefit analysis using economic models and viable data parameters

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven practical expertise of designing and implementing rigorous reviews using different approaches.
  • Expertise in designing methodology and data collection tools and demonstrated experience in conducting reviews.
  • Proven experience in the use of theory-based reviews approaches such as contribution analysis and/or Qualitative Comparative Analysis in assessing programme performance and contribution to stated outcomes.
  • Understanding of national development planning and programming processes including National Development Plans and strategies.
  • Analytical and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with the Lesotho country context.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline is 4th December 2022