Monitoring Assistant G5 Vacancy-Job Ref: BJHNWFP/0306/2025811

Monitoring Assistant G5 Vacancy-Job Ref: BJHNWFP/0306/2025811

Tegucigalpa (Honduras)

Job Description

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Program 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.

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).
Coordinate and conduct monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and submit reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

This position is to be filled in the CHOLUTECA sub-office of the World Food Programme. The incumbent generally reports to the Head of the sub-office. The reporting hierarchy may change depending on the size of the office.

At this level, the position holder must assume responsibility for carrying out a series of follow-up-related processes and activities that require a certain level of interpretation of guidelines and standard practices. They may also recommend a specific course of action to officials at various levels and assign tasks to other support officials.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (indicative and non-exhaustive list):

Verify planned movements and distributions of food or non-food items, resolving routine issues and escalating others, as appropriate, to higher levels to ensure that the quantity distributed and the quality of the operation comply with WFP standards.
Collect and summarize data on assistance programs, collaborating where necessary with cooperating partners, conduct analyses, and prepare reports to support program reviews and informed decision-making.
Maintain contact with cooperating partners and internal stakeholders to gather feedback and comments to support program reviews and service improvements.

Suggest improvements to field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of assistance programs.
Organize regular meetings with community leaders and cooperating partners regarding the commodity supply chain, distribution agreements, food rights, and other important issues to maintain effective communication and efficient operations.
Assign tasks to other staff members and provide them with guidance and on-the-job training to support their professional development and performance.
Provide standard training to cooperating partners on WFP operational practices and monitoring tools and methods to assist them in independent self-monitoring and contribute to WFP’s visibility in the areas covered.
Prepare field mission reports to document program implementation.
Follow established emergency response processes and procedures related to food assistance in emergencies.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by the job manager)

Provide support to partners or counterparts in accordance with the guidelines established by each program, when required.
FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

Specific capacity

Description of expected behavior for the level of competence.
Strategic management

Demonstrates a basic understanding of WFP’s monitoring and evaluation policies and strategies and their interrelationships.
Performance Management

Applies knowledge of WFP’s performance management system to manage resources and relationships and to implement follow-up actions or conduct clear and accurate evaluations of operations, programs, or processes based on compliance with WFP’s quality standards for monitoring and/or evaluation.
Qualitative versus quantitative methodology

Understands established data collection methods and instruments and applies them, combining them appropriately, to direct monitoring, review, or evaluation tasks, in line with WFP’s strategic and operational results frameworks (metrics), guidelines, and technical standards.
Data analysis and visualization

Collects and summarizes program data, including information on shipments, distribution site logistics, the status of people in need, and intended and actual beneficiaries for all program assistance modalities and activities. Program
monitoring and review

Gathers, organizes, and facilitates data on program outputs, processes, and outcomes, including distribution plans and the status, quantity, and quality of food and cash distributed and technical assistance provided.
Communication and teamwork

Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team and has effective communication, interpersonal, and professional skills with all stakeholders involved in the processes implemented by WFP.
Desirable experience for this role:

Experience in collecting data on program outputs and outcomes, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and communicating findings to management, partners, and other stakeholders.
Experience using WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards.
Experience in community development work, coordinating with various stakeholders on projects focused on food security, nutrition, emergencies, and social protection.
Valid driver’s license (current).
Experience operating vehicles with manual transmission.
MINIMUM STANDARD ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Training:

Completion of secondary education. A post-secondary education certificate in the relevant functional area will be considered.
Languages:

Fluency in Spanish (Level C) and working-level English skills to read WFP materials and policies (desirable).
WFP Leadership Framework

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

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