Monitoring Assistant Roster
Organizational Context
These positions are primarily located in WFP Field Offices, reporting to a Programme Policy Officer or Programme Associate. Job holders operate with minimal supervision, producing organized and accurate technical work and reports. They may offer guidance on standard practices to colleagues and counterparts within their area of expertise, contributing to the overall efficiency of field operations.
Job Purpose
The Monitoring Assistant will be responsible for conducting essential monitoring activities within designated operational areas. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective and timely delivery of assistance packages by verifying planned movements and distributions, identifying and reporting any issues or discrepancies. The assistant will maintain accurate records of commodity movements and programme documentation, collate data for programme reviews, and gather feedback from cooperating partners and beneficiaries to support operational improvements. Additionally, they will provide guidance to partners on WFP practices and prepare field mission reports, contributing to the overall visibility and efficiency of WFP's humanitarian efforts in the field.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities involve meticulous monitoring and verification of planned food and non-food item movements and distributions, ensuring alignment with WFP standards for quantity and quality. This includes maintaining accurate records of commodity movements and programme checklists to facilitate effective delivery. A key aspect is collating programme data and gathering feedback from cooperating partners and beneficiaries to support programme reviews, inform decision-making, and identify operational issues for improved efficiency. The role also entails providing guidance to partners on WFP operational practices and monitoring tools, enhancing their self-monitoring capabilities and WFP's visibility. Preparing field mission reports to document programme implementation and adhering to emergency food assistance protocols are also crucial duties. Functional capabilities required include a basic understanding of WFP policies and strategies, applying performance management systems, utilizing qualitative/quantitative methodologies for data collection and analysis, and effectively visualizing programme data to report on outputs, processes, and outcomes.
Work Experience
Experience is required in analyzing data related to programme output and outcome. A general understanding of WFP's monitoring and evaluation systems and standards is also necessary.
Skills
Programme Monitoring, Data Analysis, Report Preparation, Liaison with Partners, Feedback Collection, Guidance on Operational Practices, Emergency Response Procedures, Performance Management, Qualitative/Quantitative Methodology, Data Analytics and Visualization, Programme Review, Commodity Movement Tracking