M&E Advisor - Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies
UNICEF
Lead strategic monitoring and evaluation for UNICEF's emergency food security and nutrition programmes. Key responsibilities: design M&E frameworks and tools; conduct data collection and analysis on nutrition outcomes; prepare evaluation reports for donors and stakeholders; build M&E capacity of field teams and partners; ensure accountability to affected populations; integrate lessons learned into programme design. Requirements: Master's degree in Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation, Food Security, Nutrition, or related field; minimum 7 years of M&E experience in humanitarian emergencies; expertise in nutrition survey methodologies (SMART, SQUEAC); proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R, STATA); experience in humanitarian contexts; fluency in English and French required.
### Strategic Analysis
In humanitarian emergencies, food security and nutrition programmes are lifelines for vulnerable populations. The M&E Advisor at UNICEF is pivotal: they ensure these interventions are evidence-based, accountable, and effective. By designing robust M&E frameworks and employing specialized methodologies like SMART and SQUEAC, the Advisor generates credible data on nutrition outcomes. This data informs real-time adjustments and long-term strategy, maximizing impact amid volatile contexts. Moreover, the role champions accountability to affected populations, ensuring communities have a voice. With fluency in English and French, the Advisor bridges global and local, enhancing coordination in francophone crisis zones. This position is not just about measurement—it's about strategic learning that saves lives and upholds humanitarian principles.