Programme Assistant (Nutrition) GS5
Assist in developing and implementing nutrition activities.
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Overview
Assist in developing and implementing nutrition activities.
You have:
- Completion of secondary education. Relevant post-secondary qualification will be an added advantage.
- Five or more years of responsible programme experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and oral skills in English a must. Fluency in Rakhine language an added advantage.
Short Description
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.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Type of Contract
Fixed Term GS5
Post Title
Programme Assistant (Nutrition)
Number of Post
One
Duty Station
Sittwe, Myanmar
Report To
Programme Associate
Duration of Service
12 months (Extendable)
Opening Date for Application
31 January 2022
Deadline for Application
14 February 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 and overall supervision by the Head of Programme in Sittwe Field Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Assist the Programme Associate in providing technical support and assist in the development and implementation of nutrition activities under Sittwe Field Office supporting alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines.
- Provide specialized project management support to Nutrition programmes to ensure that the various activities are performed within the estabilished targets following WFP's policies and procedures
- Prepare a range of reports and data analysis (eg. Nutrition assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control for activities under SO3.
- Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data for activities under SO3 and consistency of information presented to management.
- Support Programme Associate and Finance team at Sittwe Field Office level to prepare quarterly budgets for SO3 activities implementation.
- Liaise with cooperating partners to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing Nutrition activities.
- Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate nutrition assessments and analyses and to ensure efficient targeting of nutrition assistance.
- Support capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners and community volunteers.
- Act as a point of contract for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems in the implementation of nutrition programme activities (SO3).
- Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed nutrition resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
- Perform other related duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Completion of secondary education. Relevant post-secondary qualification will be an added advantage.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Five or more years of responsible programme experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Experience in following areas is an advantage.
- Has technical experience in Nutrition programme implementation.
- Has contributed to implementation of nutrition programmes, working with communities
LANGUAGE
- Excellent written and oral skills in English a must. Fluency in Rakhine language an added advantage.
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).
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 you successfully supported a program implementation? | This question assesses your practical experience in programme assistance. | Provide a clear example highlighting your role and the impact of your support. |
| How do you manage conflicting priorities in a project? | Interviewers want to gauge your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use for data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with local communities. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach capacity building for community volunteers? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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