M&E Fellow at World Food Programme

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Collection, Data Analysis, Report Writing, MS Office, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, M&E Concepts, Data Management, Qualitative Monitoring, Quantitative Monitoring, Data Visualization, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Eagerness to Learn

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 30 November 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: WFP Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Egypt CO is seeking a fellow to support the ongoing field monitoring activities and the unit's required administrative and logistics tasks. M&E in WFP aims to monitor the progress and efficiency of the different WFP programmes. The fellowship provides an opportunity for qualified candidates to have a better understanding of M&E function across WFP different programme areas and improve M&E skills by supporting and shadowing M&E technical team in the CO. WFP Programmes include: Crisis responses and Refugees programme, School-based programmes, Nutrition programmes, Climate adaptation and Resilience programmes. One key monitoring activity that will be supported by the fellow is monitoring of Food security of crisis-affected populations in addition to the support with the other previously mentioned programmes. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support with development/adjustments of data collection tools (e.g., surveys and focus group discussions) using digitalized tools and platforms. Support with regular quantitative monitoring activities, including preparations of datasets, sampling and field data collection process. Support with data quality checks and verification exercises for the ongoing data collection. Support with the qualitative monitoring activities including logistics support and qualitative transcriptions. Provide business support for M&E field missions including required administrative tasks and travel arrangements. Support in the facilitation of third-party monitoring activities in the field during data collection. Shadow M&E technical team during data analysis and reporting and provide support whenever needed. Support in the preparation of Monitoring briefs/reports with key findings. Support enhancement of M&E unit knowledge management by maintaining records and documentation of monitoring activities following established systems. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: Accurate Data Collection: Complete and verify data collected from WFP program sites, ensuring accuracy and consistency in databases. Regular Progress Reports: Contribute to the development of short progress reports that highlight key M&E findings and trends in program performance. Data Visualizations: Assist in the creation of clear and basic visual summaries (charts/graphs) to support M&E findings for presentations and reports. Field Visit Insights: Document insights from field visits, providing feedback on program implementation and areas for improvement. Organized M&E Files: Maintain organized and up-to-date records of data, reports, and field observations, ensuring easy access for future reference. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education: Master's and PhD students or graduates, researchers or professors with preferred background in social science, food security or nutrition fields. Experience: Advanced academic knowledge or technical experience in data collection and analysis and interest in projects that aim for zero hunger. Basic data analysis Good report writing Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Very good oral and written English skills Data visualization is an asset (not mandatory) Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to perform in a multi-functional team. Knowledge & Skills: Basic understanding of M&E concepts and tools. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Familiarity with data management tools (e.g., Excel). Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Eagerness to learn and develop skills in Monitoring and Evaluation. Ability to work well in a team and support various tasks as needed. Languages: Fluency in English (Level C). Intermediate knowledge of any other official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Portuguese) is an asset. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application Only shortlisted candidates will be notified All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. If you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. To ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. You can read more about the values here. Our behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviour described in the WFP Leadership Framework. Learn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. WFP is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated via email or originating from online job boards. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment or contract with WFP in return for the payment of fees or providing personal or banking information. Read more.

Responsibilities

The M&E Fellow will support ongoing field monitoring activities and assist with administrative and logistics tasks within the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit. Key activities include data collection, quality checks, and assisting in the preparation of monitoring reports.