Programme and Monitoring Associate

The incumbent will play a central role in the full project cycle, from allocation processes and partner assessments to programmatic monitoring and reporting. This includes contributing to allocation strategies, project proposals review, partner performance analysis, and supporting quality reporting to donors and governance bodies. The role sits at the intersection of programme quality, partner accountability, and strategic fund management.

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative. The officer will be part of a multicultural team of 14, working closely with Programme Officers, a Monitoring Team Lead, Country-level Liaison Officers, and Finance and Compliance staff. Key external relationships include Humanitarian Coordinators, Advisory Committees, and a diverse portfolio of NGO implementing partners — both international and national/local.

This assignment offers a rare opportunity to contribute to principled, life-saving humanitarian action at regional scale, while developing expertise in pooled fund management, localization, and results-based accountability in complex Sahel environments.

Programme Management & Allocation Support:

•Contributes to the preparation and implementation of allocation processes, including the drafting of allocation strategies, call for proposals documentation, and project review materials;

•Assists in the assessment of project proposals submitted by implementing partners, reviewing logical frameworks, budgets, and compliance with Fund priorities and eligibility requirements;

•Supports the consolidation of allocation recommendations and the preparation of briefing materials for Advisory Committees and Humanitarian Coordinators.

Project Monitoring & Reporting;

•As part of the monitoring team, participates in the development and implementation of the Fund’s monitoring plan across the four country envelopes;

•Contributes to field monitoring missions, including the preparation of terms of reference, data collection, and drafting of mission reports;

•Assists in the review and analysis of partners’ narrative and financial progress reports, flagging implementation gaps and recommending follow-up actions.

Data Management & Reporting;

•Supports the maintenance of up-to-date project data in OneGMS and other Fund management tools, contributing to portfolio tracking and performance analysis;

•Contributes to the preparation of donor reports, annual fund reports, and internal management updates, ensuring accuracy and consistency of programmatic information.

Partnership & Coordination;

•Assists in due diligence and eligibility assessment processes for new implementing partners, with a focus on national and local NGOs;

•Participates in coordination meetings with OCHA country offices, clusters, and partner organizations, supporting information-sharing and follow-up on action points.
Knowledge Management & Learning

•Contributes to the documentation of lessons learned, good practices, and after-action reviews to support continuous improvement of Fund operations;

•Supports the development of guidance and training materials for implementing partners on Fund procedures and reporting requirements