About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking Monitoring Assistants (G5 and SC5) to support field monitoring, verification, and quality assurance of humanitarian activities in Afghanistan. These roles are based in Area Offices and involve coordinating monitoring for General Food Assistance, School Feeding, Nutrition, and Livelihoods/Asset Creation, ensuring compliance with WFP standards, and managing data collection and reporting using corporate tools like MODA. Job holders will liaise with Cooperating Partners (CPs), Third-Party Monitors (TPMs), and community stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks and ensure effective program implementation.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school (a bachelor's degree in economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Development/Humanitarian studies or relevant area is an added advantage).
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation, data management, and Field monitoring or other relevant fields.
- Previous experience working on Monitoring and Evaluation or field monitors is a plus.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, colleagues, and external partners.
- Experience coordinating with partners and supervising support staff is an asset.
- Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and manage multiple priorities.
- Solid understanding of M&E principles (data relevance, accuracy, coherence, and reliability).
- Solid analytical skills to interpret monitoring data and take corrective actions.
- High proficiency in Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to prepare precise and complete monitoring reports.
- Fluency in Afghanistan's formal languages.
- Fluency in both oral and written English.
- Readiness to take on additional responsibilities and make decisions when required.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 25 August 2026, 23:59 GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul).
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 WFP online recruiting system.
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…
- Individuals with at least 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation.
- Candidates with strong data management skills and proficiency in Excel.
- Professionals comfortable working independently in field-based humanitarian environments.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires fluency in Afghanistan's formal languages, which is essential for field coordination.
- The work is on-site in Kabul or Kandahar, necessitating readiness for the specific local context.
- The position involves managing multiple priorities and coordinating with various stakeholders, which can be high-pressure.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a dedicated M&E professional looking to gain hands-on experience in large-scale humanitarian assistance. It provides a direct pathway to contributing to the quality assurance of vital programs like school feeding and nutrition, offering significant professional growth for those committed to field-level impact.
Our take
This position is well-suited for experienced M&E practitioners already familiar with the Afghan context; those without prior field monitoring experience or local language proficiency may find the role difficult to navigate.
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