Consultant Monitoring & Evaluation

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

7 July 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa)

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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.

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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 ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
i.Regular review and updates to project results frameworks for alignment to corporate and donor requirements and operational contexts.
ii.Design and implement baseline, mid and end-line surveys as required – corporate and donor specific.
iii.Provide oversight for the implementation of process, output, and outcome monitoring activities in all project sites.
iv.Participate in the design and implementation of a research agenda for school feeding and resilience building activities.
v.Regular review of project indicators to ensure alignment with the corporate logframe as well as donor requirements.

vi.Regular review and updates of M&E tools for school feeding and resilience building activities.
vii.Enhance the visualization of project outputs and outcomes through relevant and creative digital and analogue platforms.
viii.Coordinate and consolidate data collection, analysis and reporting for school feeding, resilience building and cross-cutting activities and indicators.
ix.Lead the dissemination of project performance results to both internal and external stakeholders.
x.Provide oversight for the digital reporting platform for resilience activities including innovation for improvement and responsiveness of the M&E tools and system requirements.
xi.Coordinate effective partner reporting.
xii.Provide training, capacity and skills building support for field M&E officers, field monitors, cooperating partners, and third-party monitors.
xiii.Develop regular corporate and donor reports.
xiv.Actively participate in the development of funding proposals, ensuring that M&E requirements are adequately addressed and aligned to both donor and corporate requirements.
xv.Actively participate in the development and review processes of corporate planning and implementation tools such as the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and Monitoring plans/frameworks
xvi.Lead the documentation of best practices and lessons learnt, thereby contributing to the realization of the knowledge management pillar for M&E.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE: To effectively manage the outlined deliverables, a person should possess:
• Strong analytical skills combined with proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools, with additional proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data analysis software and applications.
• Experience in designing and implementing Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, baseline, mid-line, and end-line surveys within international development contexts is crucial.
• Excellent project management skills, with an ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder activities and manage partnerships.
• Strong communication, training, and capacity-building skills are essential to support field staff and ensure alignment with corporate and donor requirements.
• Familiarity with digital reporting platforms and innovative M&E technologies, along with creative data visualization capabilities, is also important.
• Desirable:
o A background in school feeding and resilience-building initiatives would significantly benefit the role.
o Ability to work independently, and with teams, requiring minimal supervision.

KEY DELIVERABLES
• Updated project results frameworks aligned to corporate and donor requirements and operational contexts.
• Baseline, mid, and end-line surveys tailored to corporate and donor specifications.

• Effective oversight of process, output, and outcome monitoring activities.
• A comprehensive research agenda focusing on school feeding and resilience building activities.
• Regular updates of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools for measuring the impact of school feeding and resilience building initiatives.
• Consolidated data collection, analysis, and reporting mechanism for school feeding, resilience building, and associated activities.
• Regular corporate and donor reports showcasing project progress and impact.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For someone aiming to excel in this role, a combination of advanced education in development-related fields with specialized training in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and project management would be ideal.
Education: bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences, statistics, economics, and public administration.
Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional work experience in designing and implementing Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, baseline, mid-line, and end-line surveys within international development contexts. A background in school feeding and resilience-building initiatives would significantly benefit the role.

Knowledge & Skills: Certification in Project Management, specialized Certifications in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Training in Data Visualization and Reporting Tools (desirable)
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language

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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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

 

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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.