Monitoring Assistant
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity through food assistance. WFP operates in emergencies and supports recovery from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and the professional development of our staff, fostering a collaborative environment to serve millions globally.
Job Purpose
The Monitoring Assistant will be responsible for coordinating and executing monitoring activities within a designated coverage area to ensure the effective delivery of assistance packages. This role involves verifying the planned movements and distribution of food and non-food items, resolving routine issues, and ensuring adherence to WFP standards. The Assistant will collect, summarize, and analyze program data, collaborating with cooperating partners to support program reviews and informed decision-making. Key responsibilities include gathering feedback, suggesting process improvements, arranging meetings with stakeholders, and providing guidance and training to junior staff and partners on WFP operational practices and monitoring tools. The role also entails preparing field mission reports and following emergency response procedures, contributing to the overall efficiency and impact of WFP's operations.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is to coordinate and execute monitoring activities for assistance programs, ensuring alignment with World Food Programme (WFP) standards. This involves verifying the planned distribution of food and non-food items, resolving operational issues, and escalating complex problems. A key duty is collecting, analyzing, and summarizing program data, collaborating with partners to produce reports that inform program reviews and decision-making. The role requires liaising with cooperating partners and internal teams to gather feedback for service improvement and suggesting enhancements to field monitoring processes. Regular meetings with community leaders and partners are essential for discussing commodity pipelines, distribution plans, and entitlements, fostering clear communication and efficient operations. Additionally, the position involves allocating tasks to staff, providing guidance and on-the-job training, and delivering training to partners on WFP operational practices and monitoring tools. Preparing field mission reports to document program implementation and adhering to emergency food assistance procedures are also critical components of this role.
Work Experience
Requires at least 4 years of relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation. Familiarity with the CHT context is considered a plus.
Skills
Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Collection and Analysis, Reporting, Liaison and Communication, Process Improvement, Training and Guidance, Emergency Response, Community Engagement, Programme Implementation, Field Operations