DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

29 June 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, 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, Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
Under the direct supervision of Regional Monitoring Advisor, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance, and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision.

GENERAL INFORMATION

    City and Country of assignment: Cairo - EGYPT
    Hiring Unit: Monitoring MENAEERO
    Hiring Division: PGR-M
    Supervisor Role: Regional Monitoring Advisor
    Working arrangement: In person
    Duration of assignment: between 3-12 months
    Expected Starting Date: ASAP
    Number of available positions: 1


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regional office mandate 
Support the Country Offices in applying the monitoring requirements and fulfil the donors’ requirements. Thus, the projects which the intern is going to work on it. It is related to integrating the monitoring data and reporting through analysis and dashboard. 
    Migration to the new data management system IM-Ecosystem
    Regional trend analysis monitoring dashboard
    Follow-up on the data submission on COMET
    Conduct analysis and interpretation of the COs monitoring data that responds to the needs.
    Ensure key findings from monitoring exercises are collected, consolidated, and communicated
    Support developing country specific dashboards for their monitoring data 
    Conduct regular data quality checks at different stages of the monitoring cycle, ensuring that monitoring data and reports are timely, complete and of high quality.
    Coordinate the cleaning and adjustment of the Monitoring Regional Library.
    AOB relates to the monitoring function and according to the needs that arise.

Deliverables
1.    Dashboards: Design and publish at least three (3) monitoring dashboards (outcomes/outputs) for three different projects/COs, including documentation (data dictionary + user guide).
2.    Regional Trend Analysis Dashboard: Contribute to the completion of the regional dashboard (add a view by programmatic area in addition to the one already there- Compendium category) under supervision of the visualization officer.
3.    Data Archiving: Archive and catalogue monitoring datasets and related documentation for Tunisia, Moldova, and Libya (closing offices), with a clear directory structure, metadata sheet, and access links.
4.    Data Quality Checks: Implement a DQC checklist and run two cycles of checks on selected datasets, reporting on error rates and corrections.
5.    Clean and standardize the Monitoring Regional Achieving/filing, provide a 1‑page user guide


STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

    Be a Master's student or a graduate Currently enrolled with in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme). Preferred areas of study are: Public and Social Policy, Development Studies, International Relations, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy, from a recognized university;
    Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset. 
    Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
    Tableau, desirable

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout the assignment, selected candidates have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn.  Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

At the end of the assignment, The selected candidate should:

    Have a greater understanding of the World Food Programme’s work and its role within the wider humanitarian system.
    Have a general understanding of WFP overall operations and activities in the region, as well prioritized agendas of the duty station 
    Developed capacity on Corporate Results Framework, Statistical and sampling methods used, dissemination of monitoring data collected in WFP and understanding of Corporate Guidance and Processes in terms of Monitoring in WFP.
    Further strengthened in Data visualization skills.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in an international organization. It offers valuable exposure to WFP’s operations and the chance to contribute meaningfully to its mission.

The selected candidate will receive IT equipment and training material; however, financial compensation and medical coverage are not provided by WFP. Applicants may seek alternative funding opportunities, such as university grants or external scholarships, to support their assignment.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. 


Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.


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.

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WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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.

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