Monitoring Assistsnt

Under the overall supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer the Field Monitoring Assistant (FMA) performs monitoring activities within the field, sub or area office and provide reports that support the effective delivery of WFP’s assistance packages.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Conduct field monitoring activities to verify the planned movements and distribution of food and non-food items, report issues, incidents and risks

• Conduct the required food basket monitoring to ensure that the quantity of assistance distributed, and the quality of WFP’s operation are in line with established WFP standards.

• Maintain up-to-date monitoring information records and documentation, to assist with achieving the effective delivery and distribution of WFP food and non-food items.

• Actively participate in the development of Sub Office (SO) M&E plans

• Contribute to the achievement of expected results and meeting WFP’s Minimum Monitoring Requirements (MMR).

• Collate WFP assistance data in accordance with clear direction, to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.

• Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.

• Actively contribute to the regular reviews and updates of M&E tools in collaboration sub-office M&E officer.

• Support the collation of all issue escalation, management and resolution processes at in close collaboration with the SO M&E officer for ensuring efficient operations.

• Support capacity building initiatives for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods.

• Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation.

• Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance.

• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education or A diploma or post-graduate certificate in any of the following disciplines: statistics, economics, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, and development.

Experience:

• Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience in analyzing programme output and outcome data and reporting.

• General knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems is desirable

• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.

• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.

Language: Fluency in English and Afarigna.