Strategic M&E Officer — Food Security Analytics

United Nations World Food Programme; Cotabato City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) in Cotabato City, Philippines. The role leads M&E workstreams, coordinates data-driven activities, and supports policy and programme design across RAM initiatives.

The incumbent will strengthen data quality, manage evaluations, and build capacity with staff and government partners, contributing to evidence-based decisions in humanitarian response.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in economics, statistics, data science, public health, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with additional years of work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• 1 year post-master (or 3 years post-bachelor) in planning, monitoring and evaluation of food security projects.

Responsibilities

• Support RAM in developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning workstreams across programmes including VAM and CBTs.
• Coordinate M&E systems to facilitate transfer of food and cash to beneficiaries.
• Develop monitoring tools and monthly coverage plans; assess monthly achievements and share summaries.
• Lead data analysis and prepare outputs (graphs, tables, reports) for dissemination.
• Provide capacity-building for WFP staff and government partners in M&E, food security and protection.
• Represent WFP in coordination meetings with partners and support emergency response as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Monitoring & Evaluation

Independent working

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Advanced degree in economics, statistics or related field

Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

SPSS

Job description

World Food Programme is seeking a Programme Policy Officer (Monitoring and Evaluation) in Cotabato City, Philippines. The role leads M&E workstreams, coordinates data-driven activities, and supports policy and programme design across RAM initiatives.

The incumbent will strengthen data quality, manage evaluations, and build capacity with staff and government partners, contributing to evidence-based decisions in humanitarian response.