Monitoring Assistant

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 October 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Douala)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Support the implementation, monitoring and follow-up of the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) programme in the Centre Region.

2.       Conduct regular field monitoring visits to schools, cooperatives, and other programme stakeholders to assess compliance with WFP and HGSF operational standards.

3.       Verify food deliveries to schools and ensure that commodities received correspond to approved quantities and specifications.

4.       Review stock records, school feeding registers, distribution records, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

5.       Identify implementation bottlenecks and operational gaps related to food deliveries, stock management, menu implementation, and reporting, and recommend corrective actions.

6.       Support the onboarding, orientation, and follow-up of newly contracted cooperatives participating in HGSF implementation.

7.       Monitor the performance of cooperatives and other service providers involved in the programme and document findings.

8.       Support the verification of invoices and related documentation prior to processing and payment.

9.       Collect, compile, analyse, and report programme monitoring data to support evidence-based decision-making.

10.   Prepare mission reports, monitoring reports, and follow-up matrices on recommendations and agreed actions.

11.   Liaise with schools, COGES, MINEDUB representatives, regional and local authorities, cooperatives, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective programme implementation.

12.   Support the organization and delivery of trainings, workshops, and capacity-strengthening activities for schools, cooperatives, and local stakeholders.

13.   Follow up on monitoring recommendations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions by concerned stakeholders.

14.   Maintain accurate programme records and monitoring databases.

15.   Support visibility, accountability, and beneficiary feedback mechanisms in line with WFP standards.

16. Perform any other programme-related duties as required by the supervisor.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Experience in school feeding, food security, nutrition, education, or community-based programmes.
• Experience in field monitoring, data collection, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of HGSF implementation modalities, cooperative engagement, and school-based interventions is highly desirable.
• Experience working with government counterparts, schools, NGOs, or community organizations is an asset.
• Experience with invoice verification, stock monitoring, and operational compliance is desirable.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education: Completion of secondary school education.

Languages: Fluency (oral and written) in both French and English is required.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.