Monitoring Officer – Learning and Evaluation at World Food Programme – Aden, Yemen

About the opportunity

The World Food Programme (WFP) Yemen is strengthening its Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation (MLE) function to move beyond compliance toward evidence-based programming, learning, and accountability. The MLE Officer for Learning and Evaluation will lead and coordinate learning and evaluation activities, support annual performance planning, and strengthen the link between evidence, reflection, learning, and action. Under the supervision of the Monitoring Officer (NOB), this role brings together findings from multiple evidence streams to facilitate enquiry into priority programme questions and ensure lessons learned are translated into programme design, implementation, adaptation, and future planning.

Salary and benefits

• Attractive compensation package aligned with UN national officer (NOA) terms and conditions
• Opportunity to work with the world's largest humanitarian organization in a complex operational context
• Involved in impactful work connecting evaluation evidence directly to humanitarian assistance and life-saving operations
• Professional development and engagement with multidisciplinary humanitarian and development teams

Who can apply?

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, public policy, development studies, evaluation, statistics, economics, international relations, or another relevant field
• Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of professional experience in evaluation, research, monitoring, learning, programme performance, organizational learning, or knowledge management
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting evaluations, reviews, assessments, applied research, or learning exercises
• Strong experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, interpretation, and synthesis from multiple sources
• Proven ability to transform complex evidence into clear insights, conclusions, and actionable recommendations

Required documents

• CV
• Cover Letter

When to apply

• Applications close on 19 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden)

How to apply

• Access the official World Food Programme online recruitment system via the provided vacancy link
• Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
• Submit your CV and Cover Letter exclusively through the online platform before the deadline

Additional information

• WFP celebrates diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees irrespective of background
• The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process
• Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• Technical issues regarding applications can be directed to global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org