Monitoring & Evaluation Officer P4

World Food Programme; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 020 000 - 1 362 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to lead the Monitoring CFM and COMET team, ensure compliance with monitoring standards, and support evidence-based decision-making on program design. The ideal candidate will have a significant background in international development, with over eight years of relevant experience and the ability to manage diverse teams successfully. This full-time role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience in international development or humanitarian work.
• Experience in managing complex monitoring and/or evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Monitoring CFM and COMET team.
• Manage the regional Monitoring / COMET / CFM review.
• Advise evidence-based decision making on programme design.

Skills

Leadership

Monitoring and evaluation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Advanced University degree in relevant field

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

17 September 2025-23 : 59-GMT02 : 00 South Africa Standard Time (Johannesburg)

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 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.

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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, ethnicity or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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).

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and supervise RB Monitoring CFM and COMET team.
2. Lead development of contents coordination and facilitation of the Regional M&E COs annual workshops and regional learning initiatives.
3. Coordinate RB 2024 end‑year review as well as 2025 Annual Performance Planning exercise.
4. Oversee and support COs uptake of the new Minimum Monitoring Requirements.
5. Advise and support evidence‑based decision‑making on programme design and implementation, notably through making monitoring review and evaluation findings accessible, developing innovative, user‑friendly and informative products.
6. Support RBJ DRD Operations in oversight of the implementation of Global Assurance Project (GAP) and related Action Plans across four high‑risk operations. Starting from 2025 ensure smooth hand‑over to identified GAP focal point/Unit in support of all other RBJ Country Offices with the uptake and reporting on the Global Assurance standards.
7. Conduct oversight missions to ensure that COs monitoring systems and tools are in place and compliant with corporate standards including the new minimum monitoring requirements (MMR), community feedback mechanisms, assurance standards and corporate requirements under the updated Corporate Result Framework (CRF).
8. Build RB and CO M&E / CFM capacity through design and delivery of training and information sharing. Manage junior staff members and guide as required to enable high performance.
9. Manage the regional Monitoring / COMET / CFM review COs 2024 Annual Country Reports.
10. As applicable represent WFP at national/inter‑agency meetings to contribute to technical discussions, exchange of best practices, identify opportunities for strengthening national monitoring and evaluation capacity and develop strategic partnerships.
11. Take responsibility for integrating gender and protection perspectives in all areas of work.
12. Act as Evidence Generation Block Unit O.i.C as necessary.
13. Any other duty assigned that are within the scope of monitoring and CFM.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

• Full knowledge of monitoring standards, methods and processes demonstrated. Sound technical advice, training and guidance provided to WFP and partner staff on Monitoring and CFM. Effective coordination with CO/RB and other units at Headquarters which leads to adequate delivery of required resources. Work is organized in an effective manner to conform to relevant monitoring policies and established procedures and standards to ensure effective implementation. Sound and practical advice to the Head of RB Programme Unit and Head of RAM in the formation of the monitoring action plans and strategies of the RB Monitoring Unit and CO counterparts; strong partnerships established and maintained internally and externally; periodic high‑level regional overviews of COs achievements and challenges prepared for the RB Snr Management.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in developing country and regional Monitoring strategies bringing the WFP corporate strategies into the regional/country context; ability to provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise on monitoring activities to managers and staff in the region; strong facilitation skills and ability to integrate concepts with practice; strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavour through demonstrated technical leadership; initiative, tact and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education: Advanced University degree in social sciences, statistics, development economics, performance management, monitoring and evaluation or other related fields or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: Minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience in international development or humanitarian work.

Minimum of four years of experience in managing complex monitoring and/or evaluation activities spanning a range of policies and programme initiatives.

Experience in managing diverse teams of M&E staff.

Knowledge Proven experience in supervision and coordination of broad portfolios of country‑level monitoring activities in humanitarian or development contexts across multiple field locations.

Operational experience in programme design, implementation, monitoring and reporting including development of M&E Strategies.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behaviour 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:

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language.

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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1