Programme Associate (M&E)

WFP; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme in Sindh, Pakistan, seeks a Programme Associate (M&E) to support school meal monitoring and data-driven decision making. You will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating monitoring activities, coordinating with schools and government counterparts, and ensuring data quality and protection at field level.

The role requires experience in M&E, data handling, and reporting, with collaboration across internal teams and external partners to enhance programme effectiveness

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in project cycle management, monitoring implementation, and data collection, processing, and analysis.
• Proficient in Excel and database management software.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for planning, implementing, and monitoring school meal activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, schools, and government counterparts to facilitate monitoring and address challenges.
• Prepare and analyze monitoring reports, field findings, and performance indicators with recommendations.
• Ensure data quality and adherence to data protection policies in field monitoring.

Skills

Monitoring & M&E

Data collection

Report preparation

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Capacity building

Statistical analysis

Database management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Bachelor's degree in public health/nutrition

Bachelor's degree in project management

Bachelor's degree in development studies

Job description

Organizational context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP uses food assistance to help people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to its mission, striving for effective humanitarian assistance for millions globally.

Job purpose

The Programme Associate (M&E) will support the World Food Programme's school meal programming in targeted districts of Sindh, Pakistan. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and accountability of field operations by monitoring the implementation of school meal activities. The incumbent will assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities, ensuring alignment with WFP's objectives and M&E frameworks. Key responsibilities include collecting, verifying, and analyzing monitoring data, preparing reports with findings and recommendations, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves supporting capacity strengthening on monitoring tools and ensuring data protection policies are followed, ultimately contributing to evidence-based decision-making to enhance programme effectiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

The Programme Associate (M&E) plays a crucial role in supporting the World Food Programme's (WFP) school meal programming in Sindh, Pakistan. This position is vital for ensuring evidence-based decision-making and enhancing the effectiveness and accountability of WFP's operations. The Associate will assist in all aspects of school meal programming, working under the guidance of the School Meal M&E Officer. Key responsibilities include providing technical support for planning, implementing, and monitoring school meal activities, ensuring they align with WFP's objectives and guidelines. The role involves managing and monitoring projects to ensure adherence to established plans and policies. A significant part of the job is preparing and analyzing monitoring reports, field findings, and performance indicators, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions. The Associate will be responsible for the accurate and timely collection, verification, and management of monitoring data, ensuring data quality for reporting. This includes coordinating with internal teams, external partners, schools, and government counterparts to facilitate monitoring, verify program delivery, and address implementation challenges. Furthermore, the role supports capacity building for staff and partners on monitoring tools and processes, acts as a focal point for queries, and ensures the quality assurance of field monitoring activities. The Associate also ensures WFP's data protection policy is implemented at the field level and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of secondary school education is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in social sciences, public health/nutrition, project management, development studies, or an equivalent, is desirable.

Work experience

The role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in project cycle management, monitoring implementation, and data collection, processing, and analysis systems. Strong statistical, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential. The candidate must be proficient in Excel and database management software and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Data Collection and Verification, Report Preparation and Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Capacity Building, Statistical Analysis, Database Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills

Required languages

English, Urdu

Desired languages

English, Urdu, Sindhi