15.MR.KPI - WFP Assurance Benchmarks

C2629.MR22.K15 - COUNTRY OFFICE LEVEL IMPLEMENTATION OF TARGETING ASSURANCE BENCHMARKS

KPI NAME

Percentage of targeting assurance benchmarks implemented at CO level and verified by global HQ

NEW OR EXISTING KPI

New KPI

INDICATOR CODE

C2629.MR22.K15

RESPONSIBLE DIVISION

PRG

MR OUTPUT

2.2. Programme operations support

PURPOSE

The purpose of this KPI is to measure the extent to which country offices implement the targeting assurance benchmarks outlined in the Targeting Assurance Framework. These benchmarks underpin WFP’s Assurance Standards, as set out in the ED Circular on the Global Assurance Framework, and support the operationalization of the ED Circular on Management of Targeting Processes

Implementing these benchmarks ensures that:

• Targeting approaches are well justified and documented

• WFP and partner capacity for targeting processes is sufficient and maintained

• Targeting-related risks are identified and addressed; and

Clear governance structure for targeting is established and documented

CALCULATION FORMULA

Result KPI = (∑ of all CO level percentage completion of targeting assurance benchmarks/Number of Country Offices) X 100

N.B. Meeting a targeting assurance benchmark at CO level means fully meeting the definition and related indicators outlined in the Targeting Assurance Framework, as verified by a member of the Global HQ Targeting team (in RB or HQ). Verification must take into account the quality assurance standards described in Section 2 of the Framework to confirm that the benchmark has been achieved

CALCULATION STEPS

Average the number of targeting assurance benchmarks met by Country Offices, excluding COs formally exempt from implementing benchmarks

For each benchmark:

1. Review its definition, indicators, and quality standards in the Targeting Assurance Framework

2. Complete the CO Targeting Assurance Oversight Tracker, noting which indicators and standards are met

3. Count all benchmarks where minimum requirements are met (automatic).

4. Calculate the percentage of benchmarks implemented (automatic)

5. Divide the number of benchmarks met by the CO by the total applicable benchmarks.

6. Average these percentages across all COs for the global result

DATA SOURCE

Data is available from WFP Internal targeting assurance database

DATA COLLECTION METHOD

Data is collected from WFP Country Offices by the Global HQ Targeting Team

AUTOMATION

Automated

BASELINE VALUE

50%

ASSUMPTIONS

All Country Offices understand and apply the Targeting Assurance Framework and its requirements and therefore:

• Plan and budget for assessment and monitoring exercises in line with the ED Circular on MMRs and CFM.

• Use the AME cost simulation tool during CSP design and annually during IP formulation.

• Ensure sufficient capacity at CO level to implement targeting exercises, or know how to obtain support from Global HQ to meet all targeting assurance benchmarks.

LIMITATIONS

• The framework is designed for General Food Assistance and may not apply to COs focused on other programmatic areas or government capacity building

• The targeting assurance cycle has not been fully completed in low- and medium-risk countries and may require adjustments during full rollout

• The indicator does not capture reasons for non-compliance (e.g., access, funding, operational constraints), risks of non-compliance (e.g., reduced accountability, diversion of assistance, impact on programming), or mitigation strategies

• Such contextual information will be recorded in the CO Targeting Assurance Oversight Tracker by Global HQ and can be provided upon request

REVIEW FREQUENCY

Annual

QCPR INDICATOR

False

UN COMMON/ COMPLEMENTARY INDICATOR

False

IS THE KPI A UN COMMON OR COMPLEMENTARY INDICATOR

N/A

CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES

N/A

POINT OF CONTACT

wfp.performanceplanning@wfp.org