WFP
Job Opportunity: Monitoring Assistant – SC 5 at WFP (March 2025)
Application Deadline:
17 March 2025, 23:59 GMT+03:00 (East Africa Time – Dar es Salaam)
About WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance as a foundation for long-term peace, stability, and prosperity.
At WFP, people are at the core of our mission. We strive to build a workforce that is diverse, committed, skilled, and high-performing. Our teams work in a healthy and inclusive environment, upholding values such as Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion while partnering with others to create a lasting impact.
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Why Join WFP?
- 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate: Be part of an award-winning humanitarian organization.
- Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment: Work with a team from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Career Growth and Development: WFP invests in your personal and professional growth through training, mentorship, and career mobility.
- Global Opportunities: A career with WFP allows you to work across multiple locations worldwide.
- Attractive Compensation Package: Competitive salary and benefits (refer to the Terms & Conditions section for details).
Job Purpose
The Monitoring Assistant (SC 5) will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Mtwara Field Office and overall supervision by the Head of Research, Assessment, and Monitoring (RAM) at the Country Office. The role requires a high level of independence, with responsibilities that include generating organized and accurate reports, overseeing technical activities, and providing guidance to staff and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing monthly monitoring activities in consultation with the Field Office and RAM team, following guidelines from the Country Office M&E unit.
- Monitor WFP projects and partner performance to ensure compliance with minimum monitoring requirements.
- Coordinate data collection efforts at the field level with WFP’s Monitoring team, cooperating partners (CPs), government bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data through distribution monitoring, activity implementation tracking, surveys, group interviews, and key informant discussions.
- Collaborate with local government, NGOs, CSOs, village leaders, religious and community representatives, and CPs to gather and summarize programme data.
- Prepare monitoring reports and update the Monitoring and Programme teams on action items.
- Record and escalate issues identified during field visits via the CO Process Monitoring Issues Escalation system, ensuring timely resolution.
- Track and report monitoring coverage across all activity sites.
- Propose improvements to field monitoring procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Provide training to cooperating partners on WFP’s monitoring tools and methodologies.
- Organize technical support missions from WFP’s Monitoring team, evaluation teams, or other M&E-related visits.
- Ensure compliance with WFP’s monitoring standards, data protection policies, and ethical guidelines.
- Work with the Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) manager to communicate follow-up actions to beneficiaries.
- Maintain monitoring data tracking sheets for input into the COMET system and support in compiling field office reports.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Minimum: Completion of Secondary Education (Certificate).
- Preferred: A Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Economics, Rural Development, Statistics, or a related field is an added advantage.
Experience
- At least four (4) years of relevant experience in monitoring and operational support, including:
- Coordinating project implementation and monitoring activities.
- Developing and digitizing monitoring questionnaires.
- Conducting data collection, analysis, and reporting for management and stakeholders.
- Working with technical teams in nutrition, social behavior change, food fortification, agriculture, or food security analysis.
Skills & Knowledge
- Proficiency in data analysis and programme monitoring.
- Strong understanding of monitoring systems, tools, and best practices.
- Ability to compile, analyze, and present data using tools like Excel, SPSS, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in field implementation or monitoring of community-based projects.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Experience in supporting nutrition, public health, and food security programmes.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English and Swahili (spoken and written).
Duty Station
- Mtwara, Tanzania
WFP Leadership Framework
WFP follows a Leadership Framework that outlines behavioral standards for teamwork, integrity, and excellence in delivering humanitarian aid.
➡️ Click here to access the WFP Leadership Framework.
Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility
WFP is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.
📧 For accommodation requests, contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
Important Reminders Before Submitting Your Application
✔ Ensure your profile is complete and accurate, including your work experience, academic qualifications, and language skills.
✔ Submit your CV and cover letter in English.
✔ Other documents (passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc.) may be requested later.
✔ If you encounter technical issues while applying, contact: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
✔ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No Application Fees – Beware of Fraud
⚠️ The United Nations does NOT charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, training, interview, etc.). If you receive a request for payment, ignore it and report it immediately.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All hiring decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, exploitation, and abuse.
Additionally, candidates who have served in UN oversight bodies (e.g., ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP Audit Committee, etc.) cannot be hired for three years after leaving such positions.
How to Apply
📌 Job Type: Full-Time
📌 Application Link:
Apply before 17 March 2025 and take the next step in your humanitarian career with WFP!
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