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Programme Assistant (Monitoring & Evaluation)New

Position:General | SC-5Deadline:12 Sep 2026 (14 days left)Job ID:JR126219Posted on:28 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

Supports WFP monitoring and evaluation in Sri Lanka for disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience. The assistant coordinates field visits, assessments, surveys and post-distribution monitoring; maintains monitoring data and records; and prepares dashboards and reports. It also supports partner coordination, training logistics, beneficiary-feedback mechanisms, and RAM-unit administration.

Key Details

Department

RAM Unit

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

High school diploma

Language Requirements

Required

English, Local language

Preferred

Sinhala, Tamil

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Support routine monitoring activities across WFP programme interventions
  • Coordinate field monitoring visits, assessments, surveys and post-distribution monitoring
  • Maintain monitoring data, databases and field reports
  • Prepare monitoring updates, dashboards, tables and summary reports
  • Coordinate monitoring activities with government counterparts and partners
  • Support beneficiary feedback and accountability mechanisms

Role Requirements

  • Completion of secondary school education
  • Five years of progressively responsible monitoring and evaluation or field-data-collection experience
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and local language(s)
  • Sri Lankan national

Desired Criteria

  • Post-secondary certificate in a related functional area, especially M&E
  • Experience using WFP monitoring and evaluation systems and standards
  • Working proficiency in Sinhala and Tamil

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WFP Careers, on 28 Aug 2026.