Programme Associate (Data & Info)

The Programme Associate (Data & Info) supports nutrition programming in vulnerable districts of Sindh by managing data and information systems related to nutrition and safety nets programmes. The role involves coordination with cooperating partners, data reconciliation, reporting, and capacity building to ensure effective programme implementation and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within nutrition and Conditional Cash Transfer programming supporting alignment with programme policies and guidelines.
• Strengthen the capacity of cooperating partner staff on basic and medium level data management skills, data processing protocols and assisting with statistical analysis.
• Follow up with CP for submission of the monthly invoices and reports along with the supporting documents and further sharing with PO finance unit for further process.
• Review the budgets and proposal submitted by CPs work on budget for FLAs extensions, preparing Note For Record (NFR) and other related documents for submission to CO.
• Facilitate CP for the compilation of measure CBT- output data as per project requirement.
• Provide reconciliation reports for Specialised Nutritious Food (SNF) in the BNP programme and the last mile delivery to Facilitation Centres.
• Reconciliation of all cycles data of both CNIC and non-CNIC for further sharing with WFP CO.
• Manage systems for beneficiaries’ registration, tracking and distribution planning and monitoring. Assist the team in implementation of the SCOPE under CBT programmes/projects.
• Prepare Cash Release Note (CRN) district wise for review and analysis of PPO and approval by Head of Office, Sindh and shared with CO.
• Close coordination with Financial Service Provider and CPs to commence the timely cash disbursement and also ensure the arrangement of required payments.
• Ensure that WFP’s data protection policy is being properly implemented at field level by respective CPs.
• Manage overall nutrition projects knowledge management including, data collection, validation, cleaning, and analysis, and ensuring accurate entry of complete project data in COMET BISP BNP app, NIS, SCOPE, and other tools.
• Prepare a range of reports and data analysis and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control, including annual trend analysis of beneficiaries vs tonnage distribution.
• Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Ensure that all COMET modules are successfully implemented in SSCO including building capacity of the relevant staff if required to ensure all outputs are measured and related analysis and reports are provided.
• Ensure quality planning and actual achievements are recorded and validated in COMET in addition to the direct support of the CPDRs reconciliation process.
• Real time availability of estimated/ actual operational data disbursement report.
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.
• Liaise and communicate with Cooperating Partners (CP), government institutions, district authorities and counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities or new projects.
• Support the capacity building of the CPs and relevant government line departments in technical needs.
• Support the PPO on strategic coordination and planning of future nutrition or safety net projects.
• Prepare and facilitate mission to the targeted areas if any.
• Conduct regular field visits to support and monitor field activities and follow up of issues in field and report back for information and action.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Collaborate with M&E teams to address issues related to Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) in a timely and responsive manner.
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of complain received from field and general operational queries requesting assistance where necessary or as advised by HOPO and PPO.
• Strictly follow the confidentiality of CFM system and report only to the concerned management.
• Complete all mandatory trainings advised by Human Resources Department.
• Perform other related duties or assignments in line with the position level and expertise as assigned by HOPO and /or PPO.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education. A post secondary certificate or a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health/nutrition, project management, development studies is desirable.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in public or private sector with provincial / national / international organizations demonstrating evidence of implementation preferably in nutrition, food security, CBT (Cash Based Transfers).
• Experience in project cycle management, monitoring implementation and data collection, processing and analysis systems.
• Has the experience of working with technical teams (nutrition, M&E).
• Strong statistical, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong capacity of capacity strengthening and guidance for Cooperating Partner (CP).
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work in Excel, COMET, SCOPE, LESS and Partner Connect and SQL database.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu.
• Knowledge of local language is highly desired.

Skills

• Project Cycle Management
• Data Collection
• Data Processing
• Data Analysis
• Nutrition Programming
• Cash Based Transfers
• Monitoring Implementation
• Capacity Strengthening
• Partner Coordination
• Statistical Analysis
• Excel
• COMET
• SCOPE
• LESS
• Partner Connect
• SQL Databases

Languages

English, Urdu