Monitoring Assistant

Job Posting Organization:
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 extreme weather. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP is recognized for its efforts in providing food assistance and is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, reflecting its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts globally. The organization values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that its workforce reflects the communities it serves, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background.

Job Overview:
The Monitoring Assistant position at WFP involves coordinating and performing monitoring activities within a designated area to ensure the effective delivery of assistance packages. The role is crucial in verifying the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, resolving routine issues, and escalating matters when necessary to maintain the quality of operations in line with WFP standards. The Monitoring Assistant will collect and summarize data from assistance programs, collaborate with partners, conduct analyses, and prepare reports to support program reviews and decision-making processes. This position requires a proactive approach to liaising with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback, suggest improvements to monitoring processes, and facilitate effective communication with community leaders. The role also includes training and guiding other staff members and partners on WFP operational practices and monitoring tools, ensuring they can contribute to the visibility and effectiveness of WFP's operations in the area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, resolving routine issues and escalating where appropriate to ensure compliance with WFP standards.
• Collect and summarize data from assistance programs, collaborating with cooperating partners as needed, conducting analyses, and preparing reports to support program reviews and decision-making.
• Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to enhance program reviews and service improvements.
• Propose enhancements to field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of assistance programs.
• Organize regular meetings with community leaders and cooperating partners regarding commodity pipelines, distribution arrangements, food entitlements, and other relevant issues to ensure effective communication and operations.
• Allocate tasks to other staff members, providing guidance and on-the-job training to foster their development and high performance.
• Conduct standard training sessions for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools, and methods to enable them to self-monitor and enhance WFP's visibility in the coverage areas.
• Prepare field mission reports to document program implementation.
• Adhere to established emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a University Degree (Bachelors) in Development Studies, Social Science, Humanities, or a relevant field. Additionally, candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, with a strong understanding of the context in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) area being desirable. The role requires fluency in both written and spoken English and Bangla, with working knowledge of at least one language widely spoken in the CHT area being an advantage. Candidates should demonstrate experience in collecting program output and outcome data, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and reporting findings effectively to management and stakeholders. Familiarity with WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards is also preferred.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position is the completion of a University Degree (Bachelors) in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Social Science, or Humanities. This educational background is essential to equip candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform effectively in the role of Monitoring Assistant.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in areas related to Monitoring and Evaluation. Candidates should have a proven track record of collecting and analyzing program data, as well as reporting findings to management and stakeholders. Experience in the specific context of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) area is considered desirable, as it will enhance the candidate's ability to navigate the local environment and engage effectively with community partners.

Languages:
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Bangla is mandatory for this position. Additionally, having a working knowledge of at least one language widely spoken in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) area is considered desirable, as it will facilitate better communication and engagement with local communities and partners.

Additional Notes:
This position is a Service Contract with a duration of 12 months, based in Rangamati, Bangladesh. It is important to note that this vacancy announcement is exclusively for Bangladeshi Nationals. WFP offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, leave, and medical insurance. All documents submitted will be verified, and any discrepancies may lead to automatic disqualification from the recruitment process. The organization emphasizes the importance of an inclusive work environment and is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.