Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (NOB) – World Food Programme (WFP), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Type: Full-time, Fully On-site
Deadline: 14 December 2025 (23:59 GMT+03)
The World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organization and a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, is seeking a qualified Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to support evidence-based programming, data-driven decision-making, and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems in the Ethiopia Country Office.
About the Role
The M&E Officer will work under the Head of Monitoring & Evaluation and contribute to the development, coordination, and implementation of corporate-aligned monitoring, review, and evaluation plans. The role supports the generation of quality data, operational learning, reporting, and strategic programme improvement across WFP operations.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Evaluation
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Review and update project results frameworks to align with corporate and donor requirements.
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Contribute to the Country Office M&E Plan and ensure compliance with WFP Minimum Monitoring Requirements.
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Support budgeting processes for M&E resources (financial & human).
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Participate in the development and operationalization of M&E strategies and theories of change.
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Produce accessible M&E products including dashboards, reports, and infographics.
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Follow up on monitoring findings to support corrective actions.
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Build M&E capacity for WFP staff, Cooperating Partners, and Third-Party Monitors.
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Oversee process, output, and outcome monitoring across CSP activities.
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Review and refine monitoring tools regularly.
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Provide coaching and guidance to junior M&E staff.
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Support inter-agency M&E systems aligned with UNSDCF and national priorities.
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Integrate gender and protection perspectives in all M&E work.
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Contribute to knowledge management and learning initiatives.
Monitoring-Specific Duties
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Participate in CSP design and theory of change development.
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Implement monitoring systems and tools aligned with corporate SOPs.
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Lead key assessments such as baseline, PDM, outcome, and end-line surveys.
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Draft regular monitoring reports and contribute to the Annual Country Report analysis.
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Perform other M&E duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
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Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related fields.
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OR a first degree with relevant additional experience/training.
Experience:
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Minimum 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation.
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Strong background in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
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Experience using both qualitative and quantitative analytical tools.
Competencies:
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Solid understanding of M&E concepts, results frameworks, theories of change.
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Ability to manage and interpret data (Excel, SPSS, Stata, R).
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Skilled in developing dashboards, visual reports, and user-friendly data products.
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Strong analytical and writing skills.
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Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
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Familiarity with visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
Language:
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Fluency in English and local language (Level C).
Additional Information
WFP provides an inclusive and diverse work environment and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. No application or recruitment fees are charged. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further steps.
Applicants must submit a complete profile, CV, and cover letter in English via the application link.