Monitoring Assistant (Relief) SSA4
Support monitoring and data collection for relief activities.
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Overview
Support monitoring and data collection for relief activities.
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.
- Good written and oral skills in English required.
- Experience working with communities implementing humanitarian relief programmes.
- Contributed to data collection and management in the implementation of programmes.
- Ability to collect both qualitative and quantitative data and use various tools for collection and reporting.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision while working in remote parts of the country.
- Ability to produce accurate data and reports.
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WFP Vacancy Announcement
Are you ready for SAVING LIVES CHANGING LIVES of the world's most vulnerable people? If yes, this opportunity is for you!
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Short Description
Type of Contract
Special Service Agreement SSA
Post Title
Monitoring Assistant (Relief) SSA4
Number of Post
One
Duty Station
Maungdaw
Report To
Programme Associate
Duration of Service
6 months
Opening Date for Application
4 March 2022
Deadline for Application
18 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 Programme Associate, Programme Policy Officer (NOA), Programme Policy Officer (UNV) and overall supervision of Head of Sub-Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Make the proper plan and to collect the data of responsible area in terms of area profile and other activities;
- Design and plan for conducting timely relief targeting exercise and eligible household identification in the project area;
- Plan timely food distribution for the relief activities and ensure the distributions are organized as planned;
- Ensure all the implementation by the partners are in line with WFP operation guidelines and standard;
- Ensure all the FDPs, storage and other food distribution facilities are established in order to provide effective service delivery to the Assist to conduct regular meetings with community leaders and implementing partners on the targeting, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and other relevant issues;
- Report periodically to the Supervisor on relevant events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues;
- Assist Supervisor in compilation of all data for plan and distribution for the monthly report;
- Train CPs staff in assessment and implementation;
- Perform 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
Experience in the following areas is an advantage.
- Has worked with communities implementing humanitarian relief programmes.
- Has contributed to data collection and management in the implementation of programmes.
- Ability to collect both qualitative and quantitative data and use various tools for collection and reporting.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision while working in remote parts of the country.
- Ability to produce accurate data and reports.
LANGUAGE
- Good written and oral skills in English required.
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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Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme. 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to collect data under challenging circumstances? | This question assesses your ability to handle difficulties in data collection settings. | Provide specific examples of strategies you used to overcome obstacles in gathering data. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of the data you collect? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your attention to detail and methods for ensuring data quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with community leaders during a relief programme. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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