DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 October 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 South Africa Standard Time (Maseru)

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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).

The M&E Associate has an essential role in the implementation of the Country Strategivc Plan at the Country Office (CO) and field levels. The staff member coordinates and conducts data collection activities related to WFP’s programme implementation and ensures this data is submitted for further analysis and disseminated through appropriate channels to inform operational decision-making and strategic reorientation. The M&E Associate will work under the guidance and supervision of the Head of M&E at country office level and will perform the following responsibilities

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT [to be completed by the recruiter]

This position is based in Maseru and reports to M&E/VAM Officer.

THE ROLE: To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and program activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Ensure the Country Office meets corporate Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) standards in monitoring activities, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), the Corporate Results Framework (CRF), other corporate monitoring guidance as well as data protection and privacy policies. Maintain close communication with CO M&E team for latest guidelines, updates and support.
• Continuously identify evidence needs in consultation with technical units and ensure gender, disability, protection and other inclusion issues are mainstreamed in all M&E work as appropriate
• Ensure that programme staff are familar with the M&E logframe and indicators for effective monitoring and use of information generated.
• Facilitate the collection output, process and outcome monitoring data, including activity implementation monitoring, Post-Distribution Monitoring, retail performance monitoring, surveys and qualitative monitoring methodologies (i.e., Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions), using questionnaires and question guides developed by the CO.
• Support the design of questionnaires, question guides and data analysis plans for M&E field staff for specific information needs.
• Keep track of monitoring visits and coverage, ensuring that all activity sites for different CSP Actvitities are monitored at least once a year, with more frequent visits to priority sites. Report actual monitoring visits to CO on monthly basis.
• Ensure data collection by WFP staff or partners is supervised. 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.
• Verify, clean, analyze, interpret and visualize monitoring data according to information needs of different audiences.
• Use an escalation system for reporting on issues, assigning focal points to take action and tracking actions taken.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: A post-secondary diploma in the related functional area.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.).

• Has contributed to implementation of programs

• Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

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.

MORE ABOUT YOU: [ To be completed by Recruiter]

ADDITIONAL / NICE TO HAVE : [to be completed by the recruiter]

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

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• 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.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• 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

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• 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.