Senior Grants and M&E Manager - Food Security and Nutrition
World Food Programme (WFP)
Manages strategic grants for emergency food security and nutrition programmes, oversees M&E frameworks, and ensures compliance with records management. Requires Diplomas in Strategic Grants Management, M&E, Food Security & Nutrition, and Certificate in Archives Administration.
### Strategic Analysis
The Senior Grants and M&E Manager role at the World Food Programme sits at the intersection of resource stewardship and evidence-based humanitarian action. In an era of unprecedented food insecurity driven by conflict, climate change, and economic shocks, effective grants management ensures that funding is allocated efficiently and transparently. Meanwhile, robust M&E frameworks are critical for measuring impact, adapting interventions, and demonstrating accountability to donors and beneficiaries. This dual focus makes the role a linchpin in the global humanitarian response system. By integrating financial oversight with data-driven decision-making, this position helps bridge the gap between funding inflows and tangible outcomes in food security and nutrition. As the sector moves toward more results-based management, professionals who can navigate both grant compliance and M&E complexity are increasingly vital. This role not only safeguards resources but also amplifies the effectiveness of life-saving programmes, directly contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).