Monitoring Assistant GS4

Support implementation of WFP activities and monitor food distribution.

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Overview

Support implementation of WFP activities and monitor food distribution.

You have:

  • Completion of secondary education. Relevant post-secondary qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Four or more years of responsible programme experience.
  • Proficiency in MS Office skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in Myanmar and English.

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYEMENT

Type of Contract

Fixed Term GS-4

Post Title

Monitoring Assistant GS4

Number of Post

One

Duty Station

Pakokku

Report To

Senior Programme Associate

Duration of Service

12 months (Extendable)

Opening Date for Application

16 March 2022

Deadline for Application

30 March 2022

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. 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.

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. At WFP, we are driven and defined by our mission to fight world hunger, save lives, feed people’s dreams of a brighter future, reduce risk and help enable people, communities and countries meet their own food and nutrition needs. WFP goes anywhere it’s needed and does what it takes to get the job done. You will find our people at the heart of every major humanitarian intervention around the world, providing the essential life-saving foundation required for those furthest behind. Each year, we reach an average of 80 million people with food assistance in around 80 countries. Delivering our mission requires deep respect for personal and cultural differences and close collaboration between every member of our global team. While the 16,000-people working for WFP reflect the rich diversity of the world in which we work, the vital importance of our shared mission underpins a remarkably close community of purpose.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is offering life-changing job opportunities you are unlikely to find in other organizations. Working at WFP will give you the opportunity to work beyond your expectations, to be enriched by truly meaningful work and deepen your professional expertise.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of Sr. Programme Associate and overall supervision by the Head of Area Office in Pakokku, the incumbent will perform the following duties: -

  • Perform specialized and/or standardized processes and activities within the specific technical area of work supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
  • Coordination with stakeholders and counterparts for the smooth implementation of WFP activities in the assigned townships in Magway and Mandalay Regions.
  • Support the Cooperating partners and counterparts for the implementation of School Feeding, Asset Creation and Livelihoods (ACL) and Nutrition activities in the assigned townships.
  • Support the distribution of food and cash at the sites, ensure proper distribution of entitlements, verify appropriate entitlements are distributed and provide feedback to Cooperating partners and supervisor.
  • Monitor, review and report the overall food movements such as food receive, deliveries, storage, distribution, verify the amount received have been properly recorded, damaged or lost, any misuse of food and aware of close BBU food.
  • Support the Cooperating partners in the preparation of Food/Cash Request Letter, Monthly distribution reports, Payment Claim, call forward/preposition of food.
  • Field visit to assigned townships, provide technical assistance and training if needed.
  • Update and provide activity tracking sheet, monthly Executive Brief, weekly and monthly report, Monthly Market price, monthly and quarterly distribution plan and CEM information from the assigned townships within deadline.
  • Create partnership, issue FRN, regular data of monthly distribution report in COMET.
  • Assist Sr. Programme Associate in proposal and budget review.
  • Conduct joint feasibility assessment with Cooperating Partners and meet with communities to identity ACL projects selection and provide relevance project information to ACL focal/Engineer and supervisor. Verify the ACL individual proposals and make sure the all the required documents are included in the proposals.
  • Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
  • Performed any other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Four or more years of responsible programme 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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy announcement is limited to nationals of Myanmar. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, 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.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders. This question evaluates your coordination and collaboration skills. Describe the situation, your role, and the outcome of the coordination.
How do you manage tight deadlines and multiple tasks? The interviewer wants to know about your time management strategies. Pro members can see the explanation.
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