About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity. In this role, you will play a key role in monitoring programme performance, strengthening accountability to affected populations, supporting assessments and analyses, and generating evidence to improve programme quality and decision-making. You will lead and coordinate the Dnipro RAM team, providing day-to-day technical guidance, work planning, quality assurance, and performance oversight to ensure the effective implementation of monitoring, assessment, accountability, and evidence-generation activities across the Area of Responsibility.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary per job level
- Pension contribution added to net salary
- Medical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependents
- Applicable danger pay (revised on a quarterly basis)
- 30 days of annual leave per year
- 18 weeks of parental leave for birth mothers and 4 weeks of parental leave for non-birth parents
- 1 day per week remote working option within the duty station (subject to conditions)
- Accessible premises and reasonable accommodation
- Personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree in Economics, Food Security, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health/Nutrition, Geography, or a related field; or a First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses
- At least one year of postgraduate professional experience in monitoring, assessments, accountability, programme quality, or related humanitarian/development fields
- Experience planning and coordinating field monitoring activities, analysing quantitative and qualitative data, and producing evidence-based reports and recommendations
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, assessment tools, and data quality assurance processes
- Fluency (level C) in both English and Ukrainian languages
- Must not be a member of UN oversight bodies (such as ACABQ, ICSC, FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, JIU) during service or within three years of ceasing service
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 22 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Kyiv)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate, complete, and all sections are filled in (including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable)
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system
Additional information
- Type of Contract: Service Contract (SC-8)
- Duration: 12 months (renewable)
- Duty Station: Dnipro, Ukraine
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the recruitment process
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
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 at least one year of postgraduate experience in humanitarian monitoring and evaluation.
- Candidates possessing an advanced degree in fields like Economics, Statistics, or Data Science.
- Individuals fluent in both English and Ukrainian who are comfortable leading a team in a high-stakes environment.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based in Dnipro, Ukraine, and applicants should carefully consider the security environment of the duty station.
- The contract is for 12 months, though it is renewable, which may impact long-term planning.
- Applicants must verify their eligibility regarding past or current service with specific UN oversight bodies.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for a humanitarian professional looking to take on a leadership role within a major international organization. It offers the chance to directly influence programme quality and accountability in a critical emergency context, providing significant experience in managing complex monitoring and assessment frameworks.
Our take
This is a strong opportunity for experienced M&E practitioners who are ready to lead field teams in a challenging, high-impact environment. Those without prior humanitarian field experience or the required language proficiencies may find this role less suitable.
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