DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
24 March 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Douala)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).
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :
M&E & Knowledge Management :
· Support implementation of a robust Monitoring and Evaluation system, using clear indicators aligned with the Theory of Change and Results Framework, covering outputs, outcomes, and impact levels, including gender-sensitive and climate-resilience indicators to ensure inclusive and transformative impact.
· Contribute to the preparation and rollout mid-term, and endline assessments.
· Support regular field monitoring missions in the target regions to assess implementation of fidelity and gather qualitative feedback from beneficiaries
· Use digital tools (ODK/KOBO, COMET, SCOPE, PowerBI dashboards) to support visualization of real-time progress and inform adaptive management.
· Contribute to the preparation of analytical reports, in alignment with WFP corporate results frameworks and donor requirements.
· Support the documentation of best practices, case studies, innovations, and lessons learned across regions.
· Assist in knowledge-sharing activities with UN partners (FAO, IFAD, UNCDF, UNDP) and government institutions (MINADER, MINEPAT, MINSANTE, MINCOMMERCE).
Communication:
· Support the development and implementation of a Communication and Visibility Plan for the CONVERGEFOOD project, aligned with the country office communication plan.
· Assist in gathering content for high-quality communication materials, following donor visibility guidelines:
o human-interest stories
o success stories from cooperatives/SMEs
o infographics and fact sheets
o short videos and photos
o social media content
· Support media coverage, project launches, field missions, donor visits, and workshops.
Support related projects across WFP’s food systems portfolio as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
Education :
Completion of secondary school education. A post‑secondary certificate in Development Studies, Agriculture, M&E, Knowledge Management, Communication, Social Sciences, or relevant fields.
Experience:
At least 4 years of professional experience supporting communication, monitoring & evaluation or knowledge management
Experience in the field of food systems, agriculture, value chains, SMEs, climate resilience, or related sectors.
Experience collecting programme data, conducting basic qualitative and quantitative analysis, and preparing field reports.
Experience working with corporate systems (databases, software)
Experience in supporting the production of high-quality written and visual knowledge products and communication materials
· Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
Experience working in a demanding operational environment
Desirable Knowledge & Skills:
· Experience working with humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, or international NGOs is highly desirable.
· Experience working with digital tools (KOBO/ODK, Excel/PowerBI).
· Photography and basic video skills are an advantage.
· Ability to transform complex technical content into accessible products.
• Strong facilitation, teamwork, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptability and creativity in dynamic environments.
Languages:
· Fluency (level C) in French and English language (written and oral)
· Knowledge of local languages in project regions is an asset.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Position: Communications and Monitoring Assistant
Contract Type : Special service Agreement
Grade : SSA5
Duration : 11months
Duty Station : Yaounde
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.
