Monitoring Intern
Support monitoring and data analysis tasks to contribute to humanitarian efforts.
Overview
Support monitoring and data analysis tasks to contribute to humanitarian efforts.
You have:
- Be a Master's student or a graduate Currently enrolled with in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme). Preferred areas of study are: Public and Social Policy, Development Studies, International Relations, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy, from a recognized university.
- Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Tableau, desirable.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 June 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)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 climate change.
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).
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, 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 climate change. 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, Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. Under the direct supervision of Regional Monitoring Advisor, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance, and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be elemental part of the supervision.
GENERAL INFORMATION
City and Country of assignment: Cairo - EGYPT Hiring Unit: Monitoring MENAEERO Hiring Division: PGR-M Supervisor Role: Regional Monitoring Advisor Working arrangement: In person Duration of assignment: between 3-12 months Expected Starting Date: ASAP Number of available positions: 1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Regional office mandate Support the Country Offices in applying the monitoring requirements and fulfil the donors’ requirements. Thus, the projects which the intern is going to work on it. It is related to integrating the monitoring data and reporting through analysis and dashboard. Migration to the new data management system IM-Ecosystem Regional trend analysis monitoring dashboard Follow-up on the data submission on COMET Conduct analysis and interpretation of the COs monitoring data that responds to the needs. Ensure key findings from monitoring exercises are collected, consolidated, and communicated Support developing country specific dashboards for their monitoring data Conduct regular data quality checks at different stages of the monitoring cycle, ensuring that monitoring data and reports are timely, complete and of high quality. Coordinate the cleaning and adjustment of the Monitoring Regional Library. AOB relates to the monitoring function and according to the needs that arise.
Deliverables 1. Dashboards: Design and publish at least three (3) monitoring dashboards (outcomes/outputs) for three different projects/COs, including documentation (data dictionary + user guide). 2. Regional Trend Analysis Dashboard: Contribute to the completion of the regional dashboard (add a view by programmatic area in addition to the one already there- Compendium category) under supervision of the visualization officer. 3. Data Archiving: Archive and catalogue monitoring datasets and related documentation for Tunisia, Moldova, and Libya (closing offices), with a clear directory structure, metadata sheet, and access links. 4. Data Quality Checks: Implement a DQC checklist and run two cycles of checks on selected datasets, reporting on error rates and corrections. 5. Clean and standardize the Monitoring Regional Achieving/filing, provide a 1‑page user guide
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Be a Master's student or a graduate Currently enrolled with in a graduate programme and have attended classes in the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme). Preferred areas of study are: Public and Social Policy, Development Studies, International Relations, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy, from a recognized university; Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) Tableau, desirable
TRAINING COMPONENTS
Throughout the assignment, selected candidates have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.
LEARNING ELEMENTS
At the end of the assignment, The selected candidate should:
Have a greater understanding of the World Food Programme’s work and its role within the wider humanitarian system. Have a general understanding of WFP overall operations and activities in the region, as well prioritized agendas of the duty station Developed capacity on Corporate Results Framework, Statistical and sampling methods used, dissemination of monitoring data collected in WFP and understanding of Corporate Guidance and Processes in terms of Monitoring in WFP. Further strengthened in Data visualization skills.
TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT
This opportunity is particularly well-suited for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in an international organization. It offers valuable exposure to WFP’s operations and the chance to contribute meaningfully to its mission.
The selected candidate will receive IT equipment and training material; however, financial compensation and medical coverage are not provided by WFP. Applicants may seek alternative funding opportunities, such as university grants or external scholarships, to support their assignment.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.
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.
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WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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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
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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.
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- 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you analyzed data to make a decision? | This question assesses your analytical skills and decision-making process based on data. | Provide a specific example where you used data to make an impactful decision. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy and quality of your data? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to data quality assurance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with dashboard design or data visualization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging project you worked on and how you handled it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you worked effectively in a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in humanitarian assistance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you hope to learn from this internship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |