Field Monitoring Assistant – Data & Insights

World Food Programme; Cebu City, Tacloban; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 781,000; Part time

Job summary

World Food Programme is seeking a Monitoring Assistant for Cebu City and Tacloban City, Philippines. The role focuses on field data collection, verification, and analysis to inform programme decisions.

You will support monitoring tools, field visit reports, and feedback channels to strengthen early warning and cash-based assistance across duty stations. You will work under RAM Unit supervision, coordinating with government and partners, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in a

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school education.
• A post-secondary certificate in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, social science, disaster management, or a related field is desirable.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience with UN agencies, NGOs, government institutions, academia or private sector in relevant programmes.

Responsibilities

• Verify planned cash and early recovery distribution to ensure compliance with WFP standards.
• Collect and summarize data in field locations and prepare reports for programme reviews.
• Supervise third party monitors in person and remotely as needed.
• Liaise with government and partners to gather feedback and improve services.
• Suggest improvements to field monitoring processes and procedures.
• Arrange regular meetings with community leaders and partners to support communication and operations.
• Facilitate community feedback mechanisms and document concerns per accountability standards.
• Monitor market prices for key staples in drought-affected or at-risk areas and provide timely summaries.
• Provide standard trainings for cooperating partners on monitoring tools and practices.
• Prepare field mission reports and monitoring documentation of progress and findings.
• Perform other monitoring and field-related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Monitoring methodologies

MS Office suite

Education

Secondary education

Post-secondary certificate in M&E / statistics / social science / disaster management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

World Food Programme is seeking a Monitoring Assistant for Cebu City and Tacloban City, Philippines. The role focuses on field data collection, verification, and analysis to inform programme decisions.

You will support monitoring tools, field visit reports, and feedback channels to strengthen early warning and cash-based assistance across duty stations. You will work under RAM Unit supervision, coordinating with government and partners, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in a