Jobs at WFP

WFP ( World Food Programme) is looking for self-driven, motivated and experienced Monitoring Assistant to assist the team and project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The position holder will be responsible for coordinating and performing monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and providing reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

Roles and responsibilities 

• Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, resolving routine issues and escalating where appropriate, to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.
• Collect and summarise assistance programme(s) data, collaborating with cooperating partners where required, conduct analysis and prepare reports in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.
•  Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.
• Suggest improvements to field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of the assistance programmes.
• Arrange for regular meetings with community leaders and cooperating partners on commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements, and other relevant issues to support effective communication flow and efficient operations.
•  Allocate tasks to other staff, providing guidance and on-the-job training to support their development and high performance.
• Provide standard training for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to independently self-monitor and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.
• Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation.
• Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required qualifications

• Completion of secondary school education or A diploma or post-graduate certificate in any of the following disciplines: statistics, economics, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, and development.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the related business stream with experience in monitoring & evaluation and data management in Pastoralist area.
• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision. Proven ability to communicate effectively in English and local language both orally and in writing.
•  experience collecting programme output and outcome data, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses and reporting findings to the management team, partners and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of utilizing WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.