Monitoring Assistant G4 - Roster - Multiple Locations

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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_Roster Grade : General Service Level 4 Type of contract: Fixed Term Duration: 12 months (Renewable) Duty Station: Multiple Locations Report to : Programme Associate VA Number : 827490 Date of Publication: 7 June 2023 Deadline of Application: 21 June 2023

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy announcement is not tied to any currently open position. It is a Roster for qualified applicants to express their interest for future Monitoring Assistant positions. All applications received will be reviewed and go through a selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Applicants who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further interviews or assessments and to confirm their interest and availability.

This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

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 Field Office in Myitkyina Field Office the incumbent will perform the following duties.

• Liaise with cooperating partners and local authorities in the promotion of WFP activities in the project areas.
• Co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of the assistance programme at the field level, in close collaboration with the communities, cooperating partners and counterparts.
• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of WFP food distributions including data collection in the project area.
• Provide necessary basic information for the facilities of food distribution process of the project.
• Monitor and review the overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, shortage, transport, and distribution at the site and verify if the amounts received have been properly recorded, damaged, or suspected to be damaged.
• Collect and collate monitoring data and conduct in the reporting and database fu****nctions, including COMET & SCOPE.
• Act as an alternate focal of SCOPE registration and data entry in the SCOPE system and e-cash related matter.
• Assist in the implementation of the plan of action, review achievements and constraints and provide feedback accordingly.

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• Assist in all assessment activity, the information management process in support of the implementation of the programme in Field Office area.
• Assist marketplace monitoring system.
• Perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g., food security and vulnerability assessments) following corporates standards and guidelines.
• Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Support communication and activities with local partner, agencies, NGOs, and government institutions.
• Perform any other appropriate duties as requested by the supervisor.

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 withour 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 Accommodations: 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 [email protected]. 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 (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in 123 countries delivering food assistance, partnering with governments and providing common services that allow the entire humanitarian community to save lives in emergencies and build the resilience of food insecure people and communities.

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.