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Roving Assistant TPM Area Coordinator-Somali Region

Program - WFP TPM · Temporarily based at the Gode WFP sub-office TPM team. The successful candidate is expected to deploy and assist TPM Regional Coordinators in other locations as needed.

Location type
Office
Employment type
Full-time
Career level
Senior
Duration
Till August 10, 2027 with possible extenstion
Positions
1
Experience
5.0 years
Languages
English, Amharic and Somali
Deadline
08 Oct 2026

Position Title: Roving Assistant TPM Area Coordinator-Somali Region Duty Station: Temporarily based at the Gode WFP sub-office TPM team. The successful candidate is expected to deploy and assist TPM Regional Coordinators in other locations as needed. Reports To: Regional Coordinator Position Overview JaRco Consulting seeks a motivated, flexible, and solutions-oriented Roving Assistant Regional Coordinator to provide operational, technical, administrative, and field-level support to TPM Regional Coordinator for Somali region. The position is designed to strengthen TPM implementation in locations where additional coordination and field support are required. The Roving Assistant Coordinator will be deployed primary in Gode sub-office and as require will be transfer other sub office in Somali region. This depends on operational priorities, workload, staff gaps, monitoring requirements, and emerging field needs. Working closely with the responsible Regional Coordinator, the position will support field planning, Field Monitor coordination and supervision, data collection, quality assurance, stakeholder coordination, logistics, reporting, and other day-to-day TPM activities. The Roving Assistant Coordinator is expected to adapt quickly to new operational environments and provide practical support to ensure timely and high-quality implementation of TPM activities.

Key responsibilities

1. Support to Regional Coordinator

• Provide day-to-day operational and technical support to the assigned Regional Coordinator.

• Assist in developing monthly and weekly TPM monitoring plans based on assigned activities, locations, and priorities.

• Support the Regional Coordinator in coordinating and supervising Field Monitors (FMs).

• Follow up planned monitoring activities and ensure assignments are completed within agreed timelines.

• Provide additional coordination capacity during periods of high workload, staff absence, relocation, or other operational needs.

• Support the Regional Coordinator in identifying implementation challenges and developing practical solutions.

• Perform delegated coordination responsibilities when required to ensure continuity of TPM operations.

2. Field Monitoring Coordination and Supervision

• Support the deployment and day-to-day coordination of Field Monitors.

• Ensure Field Monitors clearly understand their assignments, monitoring tools, schedules, locations, and reporting requirements.

• Follow up with FMs on the progress and completion of assigned monitoring activities.

• Conduct field visits to supervise monitoring activities and provide on-site support.

• Conduct spot-checks and back-checks to verify the quality and reliability of monitoring activities.

• Identify field-level challenges and immediately communicate significant issues to the Regional Coordinator.

• Support corrective actions where gaps in monitoring quality or compliance are identified.

3. Data Quality and Reporting

• Support timely submission of monitoring data by Field Monitors.

• Review submitted data for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and adherence to TPM requirements.

• Follow up Field Monitors to address incomplete, inconsistent, or questionable submissions.

• Support the Area/Regional Coordinator in maintaining accurate monitoring records and documentation.

• Assist in compiling weekly, monthly, and ad hoc field updates and performance reports.

• Maintain data confidentiality and ensure proper handling of TPM information.

4. Operational and Logistical Support

• Support the planning and coordination of field missions, including deployment schedules, transportation, accommodation, and other logistical arrangements.

• Assist in ensuring that Field Monitors have the necessary tools, materials, information, and logistical support to complete their assignments.

• Monitor operational challenges that may affect implementation and promptly report them to the Regional Coordinator.

• Support tracking of field-related resources and expenditures as required.

• Assist with administrative and operational tasks necessary for smooth TPM implementation.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Support coordination with WFP regional and sub-offices, local government authorities, implementing partners, community representatives, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Participate in coordination meetings when requested by the Regional Coordinator.

• Maintain professional communication and working relationships with stakeholders.

• Support arrangements required to facilitate Field Monitors' access to monitoring locations.

• Immediately escalate significant access, security, operational, or stakeholder-related challenges to the Regional Coordinator responsible.

6. Roving and Surge Support

• Deploy to different TPM operational areas based on project needs and management direction.

• Provide temporary support to Regional Coordinators experiencing high workloads, staffing gaps, increased monitoring requirements, or other operational challenges.

• Support newly assigned or relocated Field Monitors in becoming familiar with their operational areas and monitoring responsibilities.

• Assist with establishing or strengthening field coordination systems in newly assigned locations.

• Provide temporary coordination coverage when an Regional Coordinator is unavailable, as assigned by the TPM Team Lead.

Required qualifications

Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in development studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a related field. • Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in program coordination, field operations, monitoring, humanitarian/development programs, or related areas. • Experience in supporting or supervising field teams is strongly preferred. • Experience in Third Party Monitoring, monitoring and evaluation, food assistance, humanitarian operations, or donor-funded programs is an advantage. • Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, or development partners is an asset. • Good understanding of data collection protocols, field supervision, and quality-control processes. • Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of local languages in deployment areas is highly desirable. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Experience using digital data-collection platforms such as ODK or KoboToolbox is an advantage. Travel Requirements The position requires frequent travel and temporary deployment to different TPM operational areas. The Roving Assistant TPM Area Coordinator must be willing and able to relocate temporarily based on project priorities and operational requirements. Key Working Relationships The Roving Assistant Regional Coordinator will work closely with: • TPM Regional Coordinators • TPM Team Lead and central TPM management • Field Monitors • WFP regional and sub-office focal persons • Local government authorities • Implementing and cooperating partners • Community representatives and other relevant stakeholders

Required skills

  • Required Competencies
  • • Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
  • • Ability to supervise and support field-based teams effectively.
  • • Good understanding of field monitoring, data collection, and quality assurance processes.
  • • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond practically to changing field conditions.
  • • Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with Regional Coordinators and central management.
  • • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
  • • Ability and willingness to travel frequently and work in different field locations.
  • • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • • High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
  • • Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Adapt quickly to different geographical, operational, and cultural contexts.

Apply for this role

Submit: CV / Resume, Cover letter

How to Apply : Qualified and interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and updated resume (in Word or PDF format) by October 8, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Please note that CVs submitted outside JaRco’s application portal will not be considered. We encourage all qualified professionals who share JaRco Consulting’s commitment to driving evidence-based development and sustainable social impact to apply. JaRco Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our workforce and strictly prohibit discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or any other protected status. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding safeguarding, abuse, and exploitation. All final candidates will undergo thorough vetting, including background/reference checks, in line with our safeguarding and compliance policies.