Monitoring Assistant - SC5-1 at World Food Programme

, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Field monitoring, Data collection, Data analysis, Reporting, Compliance, Stakeholder coordination, Microsoft Office, Excel, Monitoring and evaluation, Food security assessment, Technical training, Communication, Problem solving, Project management, Data visualization

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 6 April 2026-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul) 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). Key Duties and Responsibilities Field Monitoring, Verification & Quality Assurance Coordinate and conduct monitoring of WFP activities, including General Food Assistance, School Feeding, Nutrition, and Livelihoods/Asset Creation, etc. Verify movement and distribution of food and non-food items; resolve routine issues and escalate as required. Ensure compliance with WFP monitoring standards, checklists, and accountability frameworks. Document monitoring findings, risks, good practices, and follow-up actions in Back-to-Office, designed checklists, and mission reports. Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting Collect, validate, and summarize monitoring data using corporate tools (e.g., MODA). Collaborate with Cooperating Partners (CPs) and Third-Party Monitors (TPMs) to gather programme data and validate findings. Prepare high-quality monitoring reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries. Contribute to assessments (market, food security, rapid needs, post-distribution monitoring, etc.) Coordination & Communication Liaise regularly with CPs, internal units, and community stakeholders to gather feedback and identify programme bottlenecks. Organize regular meetings with community leaders and CPs on distribution plans, commodity pipeline, food entitlements, and related issues to support smooth field implementation. Liaise internal units to share monitoring findings and ensure follow-up of corrective actions, including coordination with Cooperating Partners, community leaders, and authorities. Provide technical guidance to partners on monitoring methodology and reporting. Participate in missions with donors, partners, and internal teams as required. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local authorities, TPMs, UN agencies, and partners. Ensure effective two-way communication between WFP and partners (e.g. CPs, TPMs) regarding monitoring findings and corrective actions. Verification and Follow-up Support timely verification, follow-up, and tracking of feedback and complaints received. Coordinate with Activity Managers, CPs, TPMs, and communities to obtain timely responses and ensure closure of CFM cases. Liaise with Activity Managers to ensure timely closure of cases in line with SOPs. Identify trends and escalate issues requiring attention. Other Duties Provide training and capacity support to TPM monitoring staff on WFP monitoring tools, practices, and reporting requirements. Deliver standard trainings to CPs and relevant stakeholders on monitoring tools, processes, and WFP operational requirements. Recommend improvements to monitoring processes, tools, and workflows for enhanced efficiency. Support VAME focal point to perform other assigned priorities (e.g. TPM coordination, monitoring planning, leading assessment and data collection, etc.) Perform any other monitoring tasks as assigned. Education, Experience, knowledge and skills: Completion of secondary school. Having bachelor’s degree in economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Development/Humanitarian studies or relevant area would be an added advantage. Minimum 5 years of work experience in Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation, data management, and Field monitoring and any other relevant fields. Previous experience working on Monitoring and Evaluation or field monitors is a plus. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, colleagues, and external partners and supporters. Experience coordinating with partners and supervising support staff is an asset. Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and manage multiple priorities. Solid understanding of M&E principles, including data relevance, accuracy, coherence, and reliability. Solid analytical skills to interpret monitoring data and take any required corrective actions. High proficiency in Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite, with strong ability to produce accurate reports, tables, and data visualizations. Ability to prepare good, precise and complete monitoring reports Ability to speak fluently in Afghanistan’s formal languages Fluency in both oral and written English. Readiness to take on additional responsibilities and make decisions when required. 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. 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Responsibilities

The Monitoring Assistant will coordinate and conduct field monitoring of WFP activities, ensuring compliance with standards and verifying the distribution of food and non-food items. They will also collect and analyze monitoring data, prepare reports, and liaise with partners and community stakeholders to resolve issues.