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Vacancy Announcement
WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Monitoring Assistant GS4
Grade : General Service Level 4
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Hpa An (Dawei)
Report to : Programme Associate
VA Number : 832785
Date of Publication: 9 May 2024
Deadline of Application: 23 May 2024

*This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only.
**Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including tax free salary, 30 days of annual leave balance plus a medical insurance and other benefits you may be entitled.

JOB PURPOSE

To perform monitoring activities within a specific coverage area and provide reports to support the effective delivery of assistance packages.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of Programme Associate and overall supervision by the Head of Area -Office in Hpa an Area-Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties: –

• Perform as a WFP focal staff for Tanintharyi Region and strengthen coordination/collaboration with Multiple stakeholders and local government departments for the smooth implementation of WFP activities in Tanintharyi Region.
• Collect and summarize assistance programme(s) data in terms of base line data, area profile and other programme related activities, collaborating with cooperating partners where required, conduct analysis and prepare reports in order to support programme reviews and inform decision-making.
• Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure to be able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to the affected areas in terms of flood-affected areas and conflict-affected areas.
• Support the capacity building of cooperating partners in targeting, registration, food/cash delivery, distribution and reporting.
• Provide support and assistance to Cooperating partners and local government departments in the preparation of Food/Cash Request Letter, Monthly distribution reports, Payment Claim, call forward/preposition of food.
• Supervise the efficient distribution of food items at the site and ensure proper distribution of entitlements and verify appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to supervisor and others on the distribution.
• Assist in the conduct of regular meetings with community leaders, Project Management Committee (PMC) members, any other relevant committee members and implementing partners on the commodity pipeline distribution arrangements, food entitlements, other relevant issues and empowering them with knowledge to achieve our goals.
• Ensure and follow the deadline of a regular, complete, and accurate report on programme activities as well as food stock positions, receipts, movements, losses and distribution data for the Area -Office.
• Provide support and assistance to the Cooperating Partner in the developing of proposal, budget, financial payment claim, monitoring and reporting, constraints and provide feedback.
• Update programme activity database and tracking sheet, regularly prepare monthly M & E data, data cleaning and request approval for new inclusion and exclusion of beneficiaries as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Completion of secondary education. Relevant post-secondary qualification will be an added advantage.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Four or more years of responsible programme and monitoring experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of work routines and methods to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously independently.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programs, leadership and teamwork skills, good analytical, communication, negotiation and advocacy skills;
• Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

LANGUAGE

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in Myanmar and English.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:

• Leading by example with integrity,
• Driving results and delivering on commitments,
• Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
• Applying strategic thinking,
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.

REQUEST FOR DISABILITY RELATED REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS

It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to wfpmyanmar.vacancy@wfp.org.
A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.

This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself.
Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Please visit UN World Food Programme (WFP) and click on: “Our work” and Countries to learn more about WFP’s operations.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.