Monitoring Assistant – Semera
Location: Semera, Ethiopia
Deadline: 9 June 2026
Job Description
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.
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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).
JOB TITLE: Field Monitoring Assistant (Open to Ethiopian National)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract- Level 4
UNIT/DIVISION: RAM
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Semera, Ethiopia
DURATION: 12 Months
JOB PURPOSE:
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
Knowledge & Skills:
• 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.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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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
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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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9 June 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa)
