Monitoring Assistant (District Community Facilitator) SC4-5, Pongsaly District, Phongsaly Province

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.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the winner of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. We are 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. In Lao PDR, WFP supports the government in providing school lunches for primary students, counters malnutrition with targeted food support to the most vulnerable, and helps communities build resilient lives with sustainable livelihood options.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Post title: Monitoring Assistant (District Community Facilitator)

Contract type: Service Contract

Level: SC4 - 5

Location: Phongsaly district, Phongsaly province

Numbers of post: 3 (Three)

Duration: 1 year (renewable)

This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Laos PDR only.

Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. WFP is committed to an inclusive working environment which values diversity and has zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment and abuse of any kind. WFP provides necessary arrangement to ensure staff safety when travel to remote areas.

WFP is committed to gender equality and parity (50% women and 50% men) and to diversity more generally, among employees across all grades, functions and contract modalities. WFP supports the use of flexible working arrangements to assist women and men in balancing work and personal responsibilities, translating into effective, efficient and dedicated participation of women and men in the workforce. WFP offers an attractive salary and other benefits, including annual leave, parental leave and health insurance for staff and eligible dependents.

JOB PURPOSE

WFP is looking for 3 positions of Monitoring Assistant (District Community Facilitator) to be based in Phongsaly district, Phongsaly province.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate and overall supervision of Head of Field Office in Phongsaly, the Monitoring Assistant (District Community Facilitator) is responsible for:

• Support implementation of WFP-assisted project activities in District, mobilizing communities to ensure increased ownership and resolving bottlenecks.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the assistance programme at the local level, in close collaboration with the implementing partners and communities.
• Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport, and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received have been properly recorded, damaged or suspected to be damaged.
• Support and liaise with District authorities of Education, Health, Agriculture and other related Departments for the smooth implementation of WFP-supported activities.
• Support the Monitoring & Evaluation unit in collecting and uploading data.
• Perform other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of Secondary School Education. A Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, nutrition, public health, social sciences or related functional areas is desirable.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Lao and English. Ability to speak at least one ethnic group language is an asset.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• At least five (5) years' relevant working experience in conducting field community development activities and assisting in providing training in the area of international development.
• Good interpersonal skills and proficiency in interacting with government partners at all levels including international organizations.
• Good community mobilizing, engagement with villagers and facilitation skills.
• Good word processing and excel skills.
• Experience working in difficult locations with people of different backgrounds.
• Knowledge of database and data analysis is an asset.
• Knowledge of the area of activity is an asset.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Posting date: Wednesday 21 June 2023

Closing date: Tuesday 04 July 2023, Midnight Local time

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.

Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

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.