About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization. As the Monitoring and Evaluation Associate in La Paz, Bolivia, you will lead the M&E unit under the direct supervision of the Head of Office. You will coordinate the planning, implementation, and follow-up of M&E activities linked to the Country Strategic Plan (CSP). Responsibilities include managing data collection and analysis, ensuring data integrity, and providing technical guidance to stakeholders. The role involves leading field missions and generating evidence for strategic decision-making to support WFP’s mission of saving and changing lives.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship.
- Internal mobility opportunities across country, regional, and global offices.
- Opportunity to work for a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization.
Who can apply?
- Qualified candidates 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.
- Selection is based on merit, organizational needs, and individual qualifications.
- Members of certain UN oversight bodies (e.g., ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee) are ineligible during their service and for three years after ceasing that service.
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline: September 27, 2026, at 23:59 Bolivia Time (GMT-04:00).
How to apply
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system (Workday).
- Ensure your Workday profile is complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Upload your CV and Cover Letter.
- Submit the application once the profile is finalized.
Additional information
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, or recruitment fees.
- Rigorous reference and background checks are conducted for all selected candidates.
- Technical support for applications is available via global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced M&E professionals capable of leading field missions and managing data integrity.
- Those seeking a multicultural working environment with professional development opportunities.
- Candidates interested in the intersection of humanitarian interventions and strategic planning.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based on-site in La Paz, but the specific compensation details are not provided.
- Certain UN oversight body members are ineligible for three years after their service.
- Applicants must ensure their Workday profile is fully complete to be considered.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to lead a Monitoring and Evaluation unit and advance their career through internal mobility within WFP's global network.
Our take
Highly suitable for M&E specialists who want to lead a unit and generate evidence-based strategic decisions for a Nobel Peace Prize laureate organization.
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