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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
10 November 2026-23:59-GMT+12:00 Fiji Time (Fiji)
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 extreme weather shocks.
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).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) are among the most hazard-prone in the world, with eight out of the 20 nations experiencing the highest average disaster losses in the world being in the Pacific. Analysis indicates that progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 in PICTs has been limited. This is in part driven by growing inequality, gender inequity and public services that are insufficient to address poverty, improve education or health outcomes; against the backdrop of the climate crisis, food insecurity and geopolitical pressures.
The Pacific region is highly exposed to natural hazards and climate-related shocks, compounded by geographic isolation and fragile food systems. These constraints significantly affect response timeliness, supply chain continuity, and food access, particularly for remote and vulnerable island communities.
In this context, WFP Pacific Multi-Country Office (PMCO) programmes focus on strengthening shock-responsive systems, evidence-based decision-making and government-led preparedness and response capacities across multiple countries. High-quality Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems are therefore critical to generate timely and credible evidence on programme performance, inform adaptive programming in rapidly evolving contexts and support government counterparts in building sustainable data and monitoring systems.
The M&E Officer will provide technical and operational support to strengthen results-based monitoring, data systems and performance reporting across PMCO operations, with a strong emphasis on multi-country coordination, capacity strengthening and integration of cross-cutting priorities (gender, disability inclusion, and climate resilience).
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Programme/DCD the M&E Officer will support the design, implementation, and quality assurance of M&E systems across PMCO operations:
M&E Planning, Systems and Tools Strengthening
· Lead the development and coordination of the M&E workplan, ensuring alignment across programme units (RAM, Programme (AA/DRF/ SBT), Supply Chain, ETC) and donor requirements.
· Maintain and update M&E processes, tools and guidance, including monitoring checklists, SOPs, and data collection protocols, in consultation with relevant units and the line manager.
· Ensure M&E systems are adapted to the Pacific multi-country context.
Quality Assurance, and Monitoring
· Maintain and continuously update M&E databases and support the development of user-friendly data management and visualization tools.
· Oversee and support the integration of output, outcome, gender and protection indicators into WFP corporate systems (e.g. COMET) and internal tracking tools.
· Review and analyse M&E data, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and contribute to mid-year and annual performance reviews.
· Ensure that reporting demonstrates clear linkages between outputs, outcomes and system-level results, including resilience and shock preparedness.
Capacity Strengthening and Coordination
· Engage with internal units and external partners on M&E systems, methodologies, data collection approaches and quality standards. Support government counterparts in strengthening national monitoring systems, when required.
· Design and deliver training and refresher sessions for WFP staff and partners on monitoring tools, data quality, reporting requirements and system use (e.g. checklists, surveys, capacity strengthening metrics).
· Support the design, strengthening, and implementation of Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms (CFM) across PMCO operations.
· Ensure that feedback data is systematically analysed and used to improve programme quality, targeting, and accountability.
Learning, Knowledge Management, and Cross-Cutting Themes
· Support organizational learning and good practices emerging from monitoring and evaluation activities.
· Provide recommendations on how M&E findings can inform programme design, policy dialogue, and resource mobilization.
· Ensure integration of gender equality, protection, disability inclusion, and environmental considerations across M&E systems and reporting.
· Perform any other M&E-related duties as required.
KEY DELIVERABLES
· PMCO M&E plan
· Updated M&E framework, tools and quality assurance arrangements that integrate cross-cutting indicators and learning questions.
· Periodic evidence and performance synthesis products for programme and senior management decision-making.
· Facilitated learning events and a documented mechanism to track management response and uptake of recommendations.
· Training and technical support delivered to WFP staff, partners and, where relevant, government counterparts.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education
· University degree (Bachelor’s) in monitoring and evaluation, social research, statistics, economics, social sciences, development studies, public policy, food security or another relevant field.
· An advanced university degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
Experience
· Minimum 6-10 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring and evaluation, applied research, learning, evidence generation or programme quality in humanitarian and/or development contexts.
· Demonstrated experience designing or managing mixed-methods research, assessments, evaluations or learning reviews and translating findings into practical recommendations.
· Experience developing results frameworks, indicators, data collection tools and analytical products for complex or multi-country programmes.
· Experience integrating and measuring cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, disability inclusion, protection, accountability to affected populations, climate resilience or localisation.
· Experience working with government institutions, research organisations, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society or development partners is desirable.
· Experience in Pacific Island contexts or other small-island, geographically dispersed or climate-vulnerable settings is an advantage.
· Experience contributing to donor reporting, proposal development or evidence-based policy dialogue is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills
· Strong knowledge of results-based management, theories of change, qualitative and quantitative research methods, evaluation approaches and data quality assurance.
· Ability to analyse and synthesise complex evidence and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
· Familiarity with digital data collection platforms such as Kobo, ODK or similar tools, and with data analysis and visualisation software. Familiarity with COMET or equivalent programme monitoring systems is an asset.
· Strong facilitation, learning design, knowledge management and capacity-strengthening skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively across technical functions, countries and organisational levels, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to deadlines.
· Understanding of food security, climate and disaster risk, social protection, resilience, emergency preparedness or related Pacific development priorities is desirable.
Language
Fluency (Level C) in English, both oral and written. Knowledge of a Pacific language or another UN language is an advantage.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
· Leads by Example with Integrity: upholds WFP values, respects diversity and promotes inclusion.
· Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments: takes accountability, maintains quality and adapts to change.
· Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork: works across functions, values diverse perspectives and contributes to an enabling environment.
· Applies Strategic Thinking: connects evidence to strategic priorities, encourages innovation and considers broader impacts.
· Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships: engages counterparts respectfully and collaborates to achieve shared objectives.
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: [email protected]
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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 [email protected]. 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.
