Re-advertisement - Monitoring Assistant (G4) – Hargeisa

Re-advertisement - Monitoring Assistant (G4) – Hargeisa

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2 September 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)

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.

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:

Hargeisa are office is  seeking to recruit a Monitoring Assistant to be based in Hargeisa. The Monitoring Assistant play a key role both in quality monitoring and in facilitating utilization of monitoring data. This position reports to M&E Officer in Hargeisa area offices, the Monitoring Assistant will also be involved in evidence generation activities and take part in other activities aligned with the area offices and CO’s PMLE priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

Quality Monitoring

• Active engagement in the revision of monitoring tools. This includes, and is not limited to, proposing revisions to be made based on your experience in the field, taking part in discussions related to those revisions, reviewing revised tools, and taking part in piloting revised monitoring tools.

• Ensure quality data collection and recording during onsite process monitoring, outcome monitoring, process PDMs (remote and on-site), target monitoring, etc.

• Timely, accurate, and comprehensive reporting of process monitoring findings through back-to-office-reports (BToRs);

• Take part and provide inputs during monitoring data cleaning process

• Actively take part in debrief meetings after monitoring activities to discuss recommendations, areas of improvement, and actions for subsequent monitoring activities.

• Follow up on third-party monitors’ data collection and provide guidance to third-party monitors as required.

• Review CP reports/checklists and check for consistency and quality.

Facilitating Utilization of Monitoring Data:

• Actively take part in reflection sessions with other monitors and programme colleagues to facilitate interpretation of monitoring data and identify adaptations to be made in activity designs and implementation

• Contribute to the analytical process of the data collected from various sources.

• Assist in the drafting of area level monitoring reports and related reports

• Support the AO/FO M&E lead in ensuring that monitoring/CFM findings from previous reports are followed up, recommendations implemented, and actions are taken.

• Assist in timely and quality analysis and drafting of area level reports.

Evidence Generation:

• Support the implementation of WFP CO learning agenda by playing a key role in documenting good practices and success stories from the field, through human interest stories, photos, videos, etc.

• Support in the collection and analysis of data for assessments, evaluations, reviews, and other evidence generation activities that form part of the CO learning agenda implementation plan.

Accountability to the People that we Serve

• Follow up with programme focal points and other colleagues in addressing complaints received from the people that we serve. This include complains received through different channels such as hotline (‘call centre’) and field monitoring

• Support downstream accountability to the people that we serve through monitoring activities as well as following up on grievances, suggestions, etc.

• Support in providing first-line engagement with CPs and local government authorities and structures.

• Support in WFP’s community engagement efforts by providing needed information to the people that we serve either as part of field monitoring activities or other related activities

• Represent the AO in both internal and external forums, meetings (especially at field level), as requested.

• Identify issues and, when possible, resolve issues at field level and inform the AO/FO PMLE lead.

• Interview and gather feedback and complaints from the people that we serve so as to improve program quality.

• Identify and report on any operational issues at field level that may hamper WFP’s operations, regardless of whether those issues are included in monitoring checklists.

Education: Completion of Secondary school education Or University degree (Diploma/Bachelors) in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Anthropology, Psychology or any other related field. 

Experience: At least 4 years of experience including minimum of two years of experience in the field of statistics, IDPs, refugee operation or programme related.

Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken English and Somali is a requirement.

Knowledge & Skills: 

• General knowledge of humanitarian and development work in Somalia

• Excellent soft skills including, but not limited to, communication skills, observation skills, listening skills, etc.

• Analytical skills including deductive and inductive reasoning, thematic reasoning, pattern analysis, etc.

• Able to effectively use different computer applications including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)

• Experience in field data collection (including electronic data collection) and engagement with communities

• Data management experience

• Report writing experience

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP Somalia provides female-friendly spaces in the workplace.

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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:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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 [email protected] 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.