Job Description
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The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who work tirelessly to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people globally. WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The organization has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, recognizing its efforts in combating hunger and promoting security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security.
Job Overview:
The Monitoring Assistant position at WFP is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of assistance packages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. The role involves monitoring project activities, compiling information against agreed milestones, and verifying beneficiary targeting and prioritization. The Monitoring Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager/Coordinator and will be responsible for conducting assessments to document the benefits of WFP interventions on target communities. This position is vital for maintaining oversight during cash disbursements and ensuring that only registered beneficiaries receive their entitlements. The Monitoring Assistant will also liaise with cooperating partners and district authorities to gather program information and feedback, supporting program reviews and evaluations. This role is essential for aligning field monitoring functions with the implementation flow cycle, ensuring that WFP's mission of providing humanitarian assistance is met effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Monitoring Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: tracking project activities through an activity tracking matrix to ensure compliance with agreements; compiling information against project milestones and sharing performance data; verifying beneficiary registration and planned activities; monitoring ongoing activities and ensuring training sessions are conducted as per agreements; maintaining oversight during cash disbursements; conducting assessments to document the impact of WFP interventions; supporting baseline, mid-term, and end-term assessments; compiling reported issues in a tracking matrix and ensuring timely resolution; performing purposive monitoring visits; liaising with partners and authorities to collate program information; representing WFP at coordination forums; providing guidance to partners on operational practices; preparing and sharing field mission reports; and performing other tasks as required by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed secondary education, with a first-level university degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, or Statistics being an advantage. Additionally, candidates should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports. Proficiency in MS Office is essential, along with effective communication skills to interact with beneficiaries and district authorities. Knowledge of the local context, language, and geographic areas is preferable, enhancing the candidate's ability to perform effectively in the role.
Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position includes the completion of secondary education. A first-level university degree in relevant fields such as Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, or Statistics is considered an advantage, providing candidates with a foundational understanding of the social development sector and enhancing their ability to contribute to the monitoring and evaluation processes.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with fieldwork experience in any sector of social development being highly desirable. This experience should include the ability to produce quality reports and demonstrate good analytical skills, which are critical for assessing the impact of WFP's interventions and ensuring effective program implementation.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu is mandatory for this position. Additionally, knowledge of the local language, Pashto, is considered an added advantage, as it will facilitate better communication with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension. It is specifically open to Pakistani nationals only. WFP offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, social security contributions, medical insurance, and various types of leave. The organization emphasizes the importance of diversity and encourages qualified women to apply. Furthermore, WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who work tirelessly to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people globally. WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The organization has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, recognizing its efforts in combating hunger and promoting security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security.
Job Overview:
The Monitoring Assistant position at WFP is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of assistance packages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. The role involves monitoring project activities, compiling information against agreed milestones, and verifying beneficiary targeting and prioritization. The Monitoring Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager/Coordinator and will be responsible for conducting assessments to document the benefits of WFP interventions on target communities. This position is vital for maintaining oversight during cash disbursements and ensuring that only registered beneficiaries receive their entitlements. The Monitoring Assistant will also liaise with cooperating partners and district authorities to gather program information and feedback, supporting program reviews and evaluations. This role is essential for aligning field monitoring functions with the implementation flow cycle, ensuring that WFP's mission of providing humanitarian assistance is met effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Monitoring Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: tracking project activities through an activity tracking matrix to ensure compliance with agreements; compiling information against project milestones and sharing performance data; verifying beneficiary registration and planned activities; monitoring ongoing activities and ensuring training sessions are conducted as per agreements; maintaining oversight during cash disbursements; conducting assessments to document the impact of WFP interventions; supporting baseline, mid-term, and end-term assessments; compiling reported issues in a tracking matrix and ensuring timely resolution; performing purposive monitoring visits; liaising with partners and authorities to collate program information; representing WFP at coordination forums; providing guidance to partners on operational practices; preparing and sharing field mission reports; and performing other tasks as required by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed secondary education, with a first-level university degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, or Statistics being an advantage. Additionally, candidates should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports. Proficiency in MS Office is essential, along with effective communication skills to interact with beneficiaries and district authorities. Knowledge of the local context, language, and geographic areas is preferable, enhancing the candidate's ability to perform effectively in the role.
Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position includes the completion of secondary education. A first-level university degree in relevant fields such as Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, or Statistics is considered an advantage, providing candidates with a foundational understanding of the social development sector and enhancing their ability to contribute to the monitoring and evaluation processes.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with fieldwork experience in any sector of social development being highly desirable. This experience should include the ability to produce quality reports and demonstrate good analytical skills, which are critical for assessing the impact of WFP's interventions and ensuring effective program implementation.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu is mandatory for this position. Additionally, knowledge of the local language, Pashto, is considered an added advantage, as it will facilitate better communication with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension. It is specifically open to Pakistani nationals only. WFP offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, social security contributions, medical insurance, and various types of leave. The organization emphasizes the importance of diversity and encourages qualified women to apply. Furthermore, WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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