About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (Service Contract, Level SC-L4) based in Tindouf, Algeria, for a 12-month renewable duration. Job holders are expected to produce organized and accurate technical work and reports, providing guidance on standard practices to other staff. The Monitoring Assistant will visit camps and monitor WFP-related distribution and activities using established tools and questionnaires, assist in data cleaning and analysis, report writing, and draft monitoring plans while reporting to the M&E Associate/Team leader.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package under a Service Contract (SC-L4)
- Opportunity to work in an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural humanitarian environment
- Personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship programs
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education; a post-secondary certificate in food security and nutrition, humanitarian studies, statistics, geography, or related fields is desirable
- At least 2 years of experience in monitoring project implementation activities
- Experience in data collection, data analysis, and program output/outcome data analysis
- Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation in a humanitarian context
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English or French, and fluent in oral Arabic
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: 24 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1 (Central European Standard Time, Algiers)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate, complete, and all sections (employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, UN grade if applicable) are filled out
- Submit your application exclusively through the online recruiting system
Additional information
- WFP does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees.
- For technical issues during application submission, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
- For reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, contact global.inclusion@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…
- Individuals with at least 2 years of experience in humanitarian monitoring and evaluation.
- Candidates comfortable with field-based data collection and camp-level monitoring activities.
- Applicants fluent in English or French, plus oral Arabic.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires on-site work in Tindouf, which involves frequent camp visits.
- The 12-month contract is renewable, but applicants should verify the long-term funding outlook.
- The position requires a high degree of accuracy in data cleaning and report writing.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise in food security and humanitarian monitoring. It offers a clear pathway to develop skills in data analysis and program coordination, which are highly transferable to future roles in international relief and development organizations.
Our take
This is a solid choice for M&E professionals with relevant field experience who are ready to work in a challenging, multicultural humanitarian environment. It is less suitable for those who prefer office-based or remote roles.
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