ASSISTANT DATA OFFICER (VOUCHER PROGRAM) – ADO (VP)-03/05/2020

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Company Description

Founded in 1945, CARE is a leading humanitarian and development organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls because, equipped with the proper resources, they have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. CARE commenced its humanitarian programme in Kenya in 1968. Since then we have built a substantial development and humanitarian program including refugee operations, emergency response, livelihoods, food security, climate change adaption, sexual reproductive and maternal health, women and girls’ economic empowerment, and youth employability.  

CARE is committed to meeting international standards of quality and accountability when responding to emergencies. Responding to humanitarian crises means that CARE staff may potentially exercise significant power over stakeholders, particularly affected communities. To ensure that CARE earns the trust and respect of those we are serving, we need to be sure that we are being accountable to them. By improving accountability, we also improve the quality and performance of our response in meeting essential needs and to achieve greater impact.  .

 

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Logistics Officer-Voucher, the Assistant Data Officer(VP) will be responsible for Traders mapping exercise in respective markets, conducting periodic Market Monitoring and reporting,  Collecting data, analyzing it and generating timely reports, Capacity building voucher Monitors (Refugee Community Workers) and Traders.  In addition, the incumbent will supervise Voucher Monitors and will work with Agencies involved in GFD voucher operation at camp level, UNHCR, WFP contracted Traders, Food Advisory Committee (FAC), other implementing agencies and CARE staff in other sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

R1:    Traders mapping exercise

1.1    Participate in mapping of WFP contracted traders in respective markets
1.2    Effectively use the data (provided by WFP) of all the traders that sell food commodities in the refugee camps         and Dadaab town for mapping.
1.3    Electronically map out the location of the markets in the camps
1.4    Electronically map out the exact location and assign a unique code to each of the contracted trader.

R2:    Monitoring and reporting

2.1    Conduct periodic market monitoring utilizing tools, guidelines and a schedule provided by WFP.
2.2    Draft and provide detailed and timely market monitoring reports based on guidelines provided by WFP.
2.3    Share trader information with the supervisor.
2.4    Regularly participate in WFP monthly food coordination meetings, interagency forums and regular meetings with         market committees

R3:    Staff Management

3.1    Train Voucher Monitors (Refugee Community Workers) under his supervision on collection of data from vendors.
3.2    Supervise the Voucher Monitors while collecting data in the field.
3.3    Manage performance of teams under his/her supervision.

 R4:    Traders Training

4.2    Periodically organize for traders training in consultation with the Logistics Officer-Voucher.
4.2    Update traders on any compliance requirement expected by the government and WFP.
4.3    Facilitate trader meetings and discussions on best practices in business forums to share challenges and  experiences.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES 

Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
•    2 years of relevant working experience
•    A diploma in statistics with 3 years of experience will be considered.

Certificate: SPSS/STATA Certificate and Microsoft Office application

Competencies:

•    Strong analytical, quantitative, qualitative research skills – market                    analysis  and programme design.
•    Knowledge of SPSS/STATA and advanced application of excel                          spreadsheets 
•    Working knowledge of programme design, implementation, monitoring             and  evaluation. 
•    Excellent facilitation skills
•    Ability to work independently and prioritize activities per needs.
•    Good planning and organizational skills
•    Knowledge of HAP-I and other accountability frameworks.

Additional Information

AUTHORITY

Spending Authority:    N/A 

Supervision:                8 Refugee Community Workers (voucher                                                       monitors) 

Decision Making:          Normal decisions related to the responsibilities of                                          the position and supervision of incentive Workers

CONTACTS/ KEY RELATIONS

External:    Work with Agencies involved in GFD voucher operation at camp level. WFP, UNHCR, WFP contracted Traders and Food Advisory Committee (FAC) and other implementing agencies

Internal:     CARE staff in other sectors

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is based in Dadaab (Hagadera camp).This is a non-family working station.  Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities.  Road movement between duty station and Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (scheduled convoys), with strict adherence to safety and security instructions all the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according to CTO policy.

The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.