About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. This position, based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, reports to the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of Monitoring, Review, and Evaluation plans aligned with WFP corporate standards. The successful candidate will coordinate monitoring activities, manage decentralized evaluations, support thematic reviews, and provide technical guidance to ensure quality evidence informs policy and program design. The position is a fixed-term, NOB grade role with a one-year duration, renewable upon successful completion of a probationary period.
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
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Potential for career progression across country, regional, and global offices
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree in social sciences, statistics, development economics, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, or related fields
- Alternatively, a First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional work experience, including monitoring and evaluation activities
- Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools and methods
- Previous experience in humanitarian or development contexts
- Fluency (level C) in French
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 14 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+03:00 (East Africa Time)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application exclusively through the official WFP online recruiting system
- Do not send CVs or applications via email, LinkedIn, or other channels
Additional information
- The position is based in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- WFP provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process; contact global.inclusion@wfp.org for assistance.
- Technical issues with the application system can be directed to global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
- The United Nations does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process.
- No appointment will be offered to members of specific UN oversight bodies (ACABQ, ICSC, etc.) during their service or within three years of ceasing that service.
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…
- Professionals with an advanced degree in social sciences, statistics, or development economics.
- Candidates with at least 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation within humanitarian or development contexts.
- Individuals proficient in both French and English who are skilled in quantitative and qualitative analytical tools.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is a one-year fixed-term contract, renewable upon successful completion of a probationary period.
- The role requires on-site work in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
- Applicants must ensure their Workday profile is accurate, as the WFP does not accept applications via email or other channels.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is perfect for an M&E specialist aiming to influence evidence-based decision-making at a large-scale humanitarian organization. It provides a platform to refine technical skills in program design and evaluation while working in a diverse, multicultural environment that supports career progression.
Our take
A strong fit for mid-career M&E professionals looking to make a tangible impact in Madagascar; those who are not comfortable with a fixed-term contract structure should weigh this against the potential for renewal.
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