Monitoring Assistant G-4 (Myitkyina, Nyaung U, Sittwe, Hpa An, Taunggyi) at World Food Programme

Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analysis, Field Reporting, Interpersonal Communication, Stakeholder Liaison, Program Review, Emergency Response, Operational Documentation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 18 May 2026-23:59-GMT+06:30 Myanmar Time (Yangon) 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). THE ROLE To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): 1. Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, reporting issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity distributed, and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards. 2. Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, in order to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items or non-food items. 3. Collate assistance programme(s) data in accordance with clear direction, in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making. 4. Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services. 5. Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners, beneficiaries, and beneficiaries, to support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations. 6. Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas. 7. Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation. 8. Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience of Monitoring and Evaluation. Has experience analyzing program output and outcome data. General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards. Language: Fluency in both oral and written English and Myanmar languages. Other: Oral and/or written working knowledge of at minimum one of the below Myanmar regional languages required: Kachin, Shan, Chin (Hakha & Khumi), Kayin, Karani, Naga, Rakhine and Rohingya. DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE: Has experience analyzing programme output and outcome data. General knowledge of WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a clear and friendly attitude and the ability to follow and to transmit clear messages. Additional Job Description CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Job Title: Monitoring Assistant Grade: G-4/ L-4 Type of contract: Multiple Contract Types (Fixed Term, Service Contract and Special Services Agreement) Duty Station: Myitkyina, Nyung U, Hpa An, Sittwe, Taunggyi Date of Publication: 5 May 2026 Deadline of Application: 19 May 2026 This vacancy announcement is open for Myanmar nationals only. Female applicants and qualified applicants from minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. TERMS AND CONDITIONS WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension and leave plus medical insurance. This vacancy announcement is not tied to any currently open position. It is a Roster for qualified applicants to express their interest for future Monitoring positions. All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further assessments or interviews and to confirm their interest and availability. 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 All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel. We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply. At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. 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. These guidelines are here to help you use AI tools responsibly throughout WFP’s recruitment process. We also want to be transparent about how we use AI on our side. Curious? 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. 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Responsibilities

Perform monitoring activities and verify the distribution of food and non-food items to ensure alignment with WFP standards. Collate program data and gather feedback from partners and beneficiaries to support program reviews and operational improvements.