DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
15 April 2026-23:59-GMT+06:00 Kyrgyzstan Time (Bishkek)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).
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Monitoring Assistant supports field monitoring, data collection, and reporting for WFP activities in the southern regions of the Kyrgyz Republic. The position works under the direct supervision of the M&E Officer based in the Country Office, in close coordination with the Head of the Osh Sub‑Office. The incumbent supports the implementation of monitoring plans, contributes to data quality check, and facilitates timely information flow between field operations and country office teams. Through regular field presence and collaboration with cooperating partners and government counterparts, the Monitoring Assistant contributes to evidence‑based decision‑making, programme learning, and accountability to affected populations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, resolving routine issues and escalating where appropriate, to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.
2. Collect and summarise assistance programme(s) data, collaborating with cooperating partners where required, conduct analysis and prepare reports in order to support programme reviews and informative decision-making.
3. Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.
4. Suggest improvements to field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of the assistance programmes.
5. Arrange for regular meetings with community leaders and cooperating partners on commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues to support effective communication flow and efficient operations.
6. Allocate tasks to other staff, providing guidance and on-the-job training to support their development and high performance.
7. Provide standard trainings for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods in order to support them to independently self-monitor and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.
8. Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation.
9. Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency food assistance.
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS
10. Support the implementation of monitoring plans, including contributing to the design, adaptation, and programming of data collection tools in MODA, to ensure timely and indicator‑specific field data collection aligned with corporate minimum monitoring requirements (MMRs) and donor obligations.
11. Support compliance with corporate monitoring and reporting standards by contributing to timely and accurate updates to MODA, COMET, and other WFP reporting systems, adhering to established reporting deadlines and guidelines, and supporting the preparation of coverage reports by type of monitoring.
12. Maintain high data quality through systematic data cleaning, verification, and documentation, completing assigned tasks with growing independence and ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting cycles.
13. Verify monitoring data submitted by Programme units and cooperating partners, regularly update validated figures in the project database, and document data quality or accuracy issues to support reliability, consistency, and accountability of reported results.
14. Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments across assigned projects by contributing to planned data collection activities and supporting the integration of results into programme monitoring and reporting processes.
15. Conduct timely monitoring data collection and processing activities, and support the identification of quarterly trends and key findings to inform programme decision‑making, donor reporting, and adaptive management.
16. Strengthen internal coordination and knowledge sharing by providing regular updates, participating in relevant meetings, supporting cross‑unit collaboration, and contributing to staff capacity‑building initiatives, including M&E‑related training.
17. Contribute to the capacity strengthening of government counterparts and cooperating partners by providing guidance, training, and ongoing technical support on monitoring and evaluation practices, data quality, and reporting requirements, under the guidance of relevant WFP technical leads.
18. Support the Monitoring and Analysis Assistant through collaborative inputs, quality checks, and peer support on data collection, analysis, and reporting tasks, to promote consistent application of standards and efficient workflow within the M&E function.
19. Provide administrative and logistical support to the Research, Analysis, and Monitoring unit related to M&E activities, including preparation of purchase requests, follow‑up on procurement processes, coordination with service providers, and support with documentation and basic budget tracking, to facilitate the smooth implementation of monitoring activities.
20. Contribute to the overall office work, including respective focal points and tasks beyond the above-mentioned, to jointly deliver the CSP results as one WFP team. Perform any other tasks as required.
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DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
- Has experience supporting field monitoring activities, including collection, verification, and summarization of programme output and outcome data, using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
- Has experience contributing to monitoring reports and basic analysis to support programme reviews, learning, and decision‑making by management, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Has experience working with monitoring or reporting tools and systems, preferably within WFP or a similar international organization, and applying established monitoring and evaluation standards and procedures.
- Has experience coordinating with cooperating partners, local authorities, or community stakeholders to support monitoring activities and ensure timely and accurate data collection in field settings.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in programme or monitoring related functions, development, government aid programme, general administrative work or other related fields.
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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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.