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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).

📌 Type of Contract: Service Contract

➡️ Unit / Division: Monitoring and Evaluation / WFP Palestine

📍 Duty Station: East Jerusalem

➡️ Duration: 12 months (renewable)

The position is only open to nationals or residents with a legal permit/ID to work in Jerusalem.

❗You are required to fill in all mandatory fields on Workday in English and upload your English CV. Your application would be otherwise disqualified.

What will you do in this position? 

In responding to information needs and ensuring an evidence‑based M&E function in WFP, this role will support the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities related to the effectiveness and impact of WFP’s activities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Why work with WFP Palestine? 

For decades, Palestine has been facing a protracted and complex protection and humanitarian crisis. The humanitarian situation worsened alarmingly after an upsurge in violence from October 2023.

WFP, through our dual mandate in humanitarian and development, provides life-saving food assistance to the most vulnerable and food insecure non-refugee Palestinians.

WFP provides logistics support to humanitarian and development partners, allowing them to reach more people faster, and at a lower cost to donors and the environment. By offering our cash-based transfer platform to the wider humanitarian and development community, coordinating logistics, and developing an inter-agency common feedback mechanism, WFP contributes to wider humanitarian efforts.

At WFP Palestine, we offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements for Service Contract holders. Some of them are:

✅ Competitive salaries per job level

✅ Pension contribution added to net salary 

✅ Medical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependents

✅ Annual leave - 30 days per year

✅ 16 weeks of parental leave for birth mothers and 4 weeks of parental leave for non-birth parent

✅ Learning & development opportunities

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Unit the job holder will:

• Support and assist in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities under WFP’s Country Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with broader M&E policies and guidelines.
• Contribute to strengthening WFP’s capacity to demonstrate outcome-focused results.
• Prepare reports and conduct data analysis, ensuring deliverables meet corporate standards and quality requirements, with accurate and timely data recording and consistency in information presented to stakeholders.
• Provide support in the analysis monitoring data collected throughout different phases of programme implementation, focusing on impact indicators in line with WFP’s corporate standards.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis, develop visualizations, and prepare summary and detailed reports in accordance with corporate reporting standards.
• Support data collection exercises, including designing tools and sampling plans, coordinating with field staff, and managing data collection schedules.
• Coordinate M&E activities with WFP’s partners as required.
• Provide inputs and update baseline and target values for indicators based on WFP’s M&E framework.
• Deliver any other M&E support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:  

Completion of secondary school education. A bachelor’s degree in: Social Sciences, Social Development, Economics, statistics, or Performance Management, or another relevant field is desirable.

Experience :

A minimum of six years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation roles. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Research experience using variety of analytical tools and methods for causality analysis, forecasting, and other data modeling needs is mandatory. 
• Strong analysis capabilities and report writing skills including undertaking statistical analysis is mandatory.
• Experience in technical report writing and research activities is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.) is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Adobe illustrator or any other similar tools is desirable. 
• Proficiency in any of the statistical software, i.e. SPSS, Stata, etc…) is desirable
• Sound teamwork competencies are essential is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills is desirable.

LANGUAGES: Fluency (level C) in English and Arabic languages.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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 recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.