Monitoring officer (Analyst and Programming) at World Food Programme

, , Laos -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Management, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Survey Design, Monitoring, Reporting, Training, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Communication, Technical Support, Data Quality, Capacity Building, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 6 January 2026-23:59-GMT+07:00 Indochina Time (Vientiane) 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). ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Monitoring and analysis specialist will perform the following responsibilities. Under the direct supervision of Head of RAM, the consultant will perform the following tasks: Survey and data management and analysis support Support the country office with assessments, baseline/endline surveys, process monitoring and post-distribution monitoring surveys. This includes questionnaire reviews, sampling advice etc; Conduct data analysis and ensure advanced analysis is conducted (t-tests, chi-square tests, regressions, propensity score matching, etc.) to enhance the validity of the findings; Conduct data management and integration; data cleaning and processing and conducting trend analysis where possible to generate additional insights; Produce advanced analytical outputs (using SPSS, Python, R or other relevant applications) and streamline data analysis processes through integration, automation and file management. RAM CO products Produce regular analytical monitoring reports for internal and external audiences as required; Develop data collection tools and analysis plans; Ensure a participatory methodology to create/review/update data management plan and SOPs, assessment methodologies based on CO programmatic priorities; Work with activity managers to track progress of implementation of recommendations; Develop and keep Lao PDR CSP M&E guidelines and tools updated all the time, ensuring these are shared with field offices and activity teams while ensuring the teams have the required M&E capacity and support to implement required M&E activities as per the guidelines; Develop a monitoring quarterly report; Conduct meetings with programme colleagues and update on the monitoring findings. Corporate monitoring support Support the office in the use of corporate systems and requirements for monitoring, ensuring the compliance and validity of logframes, indicator selection (and methodologies), data entry (outcome, output, cross-cutting), and needs based plans; Support the standardization and uptake of corporate tools across programmes; including (but not limited to) the office’s appropriate utilization of the indicator compendium/other guidance; Ensure data quality, review, and editing of the Annual Country Reports. Capacity strengthening Provide technical support, including trainings, to field offices and activity teams ensuring data collectors and users understand M&E activities and their responsibilities in ensuring data quality, completeness, timeliness, and utility; Support drafting and coordinating M&E related inputs to proposals, donor reports, concepts etc; Perform other related duties as required. Expected results: With high degree of independence, a seasoned professional provides well prepared, analytical work including preparation of documents in a manner which reflects strategic regional/country strategies and executive decisions; Develops creative approaches to problem resolution and ensures timely delivery of assigned outputs; Develops and maintains partnerships with colleagues internally and with other organizations in the area of responsibility to ensure smooth collaboration; Provides sound analytical inputs and contributes to improving institutional capacity to address problems/issues pertaining to the area of work. Critical Success Factors: Ability to compile, maintain and analyze data, prepare reports and good writing skills and draw initial conclusions and recommendations; Ability to work in a team, and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts; Effective and timely interaction with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description; Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under supervision; Good analytical skills; Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. 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Responsibilities

The Monitoring Officer will support the country office with assessments, surveys, and data management, ensuring the validity of findings through advanced analysis. They will also produce analytical reports and develop monitoring guidelines and tools.