Monitoring Assistant SC 4 Taunggyi
Monitor project progress and facilitate effective service delivery.
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Overview
Monitor project progress and facilitate effective service delivery.
You have:
- Completion of secondary education.
- Four or more years of responsible programme and monitoring experience.
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in Myanmar and English.
- Proficiency in MS Office skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Relevant post-secondary qualification will be an added advantage.
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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 EMPLOYEMENT
Job Title: Monitoring Assistant SC4
Grade : SC4
Type of contract: Service Contract
Number of Post : 1
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Taunggyi
Report to : Programme Associate, Taunggyi
VA Number: 562752
Date of Publication: 3 March 2023
Deadline of Application: 17 March 2023
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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 monitor the project progress for a specific professional area of work, to facilitate effective service delivery.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the overall supervision of Head of Field Office in Taunggyi Emergency Response, the incumbent will perform the following duties: -
- Verify the planned movements and distribution of food or non-food items, reporting issues or discrepancies to the supervisor for timely resolution of problems and to ensure that the quantity distributed, and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards.
- Maintain information records and monitoring plan documentation, such as records of commodity movements and programme checklists, to assist in the effective delivery and distribution of food items or non-food items.
- Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support programme reviews and improve services.
- Receive and collate comments and feedback from cooperating partners, beneficiaries, and beneficiaries to support identifying programmatic issues with a view to fostering efficient operations.
- Provide guidance for cooperating partners on WFP operational practices, monitoring tools and methods to support them to complete self-monitoring tasks and to contribute to the visibility of WFP in the coverage areas.
- Prepare field monitoring reports to document programme implementation and progress.
- Follow set emergency response processes and procedures for emergency response.
- Monitor the project progress and document the challenges and lessons learnt.
- Assist Programme Associate for preparation of monthly reports and other periodic reports
- Coordinate with CO respective cross functional units for conducting PDM, need assessments, marketing price monitoring, etc
- Any support required under Activity1.
- Other tasks as assigned by line Manager.
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.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Myanmar and English and local dialect at the duty station will be an added advantage.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.
• Ability to offer guidance or basic on-the-job training to more junior staff.
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. We want to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of any accessibility needs you may have. This email is only to be used for any accessibility requirement in terms of application and not for sending the application itself.
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexualexploitation 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.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you identified a problem during a project and how you handled it? | This question assesses your problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative. | Provide a specific example, focusing on your actions and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | This question evaluates your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with teams and how you ensure effective communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accurate data reporting and monitoring? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have adapted to changes in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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