Programme Associate G6, Pakokku
Provide effective specialized support and analyses to meet food assistance needs
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Overview
Provide effective specialized support and analyses to meet food assistance needs
You have:
- Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
- Six or more years of responsible programme experience.
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.
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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.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Job Title: Programme Associate GS6
Grade: General Service Level 6
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 12 months (extendable)
Duty Station: Pakokku
Opening Date of Application : 28 July 2022
Closing Date of Application : 11 August 2022
This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Myanmar.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilienceThe 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.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
• Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of various activities and processes within the school feeding area of work, supporting alignment with wider WFP programme policies and guidelines. • Oversee and take responsibility for the WFP’s School Feeding Programme in Magway, Mandalay and Sagaing Regions and Chin State. • Provide specialized project management support to school feeding programe to ensure that the activities are performed within the established targets following WFP's policies and procedures. • Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis, identifying needs, resource utilization, program status, performance and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standard and quality control. • Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external counterparts including development partners, UN agencies, NGOs, private sectors and other stakeholders to support effective implementation and monitoring of the School Feeding Programme (SFP). • Regular communication with counterparts and stakeholders under Pakokku area office for the planning, monthly distribution plan, monthly distribution report, cash request and reconciliation report, pipeline situation, call forward and BBU of food • Support capacity strengthening of WFP staffs and staffs from stakeholders and counterparts in the area of school feeding including assistance of High Energy Biscuits, School Meal, School Garden and other activities related to School Feeding Programme. • Liaise with Country Office School Feeding Unit and Pakokku Area Office Logistics unit for the cash / food pipeline, call forward and food transport to project townships. • Provide support and guidance to Cooperating Partners (CP) for the preparation of proposal and to ensure that CP submitted proposal through UNPP within given timeframe. Facilitate with CP to revise proposal and budget as per PRC comments if needed. • Ensure necessary data entries in COMET and timely requesting and reporting of FLA/Partnership, Food Release Notes, Food/Cash requests, Monthly Distribution Reports. • Ensure accurate and timely submission of start up advance requests and operational payment requests from CP. • Act as a focal point for resolution of a range of operational queries and issues within the technical area of school feeding • Conduct field visit to project implemented townships and meet and coordinate with respective stakeholders and counterparts to ensure smooth and effective cooperation in implementing the projects. • 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.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience: Six or more years of responsible programme experience.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
• Has worked with technical teams (i.e. nutrition, VAM, etc.). • Has contributed to implementation of programmes. • Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.
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.
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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
| Can you describe a challenging project you managed and how you overcame obstacles during its execution? | This question assesses your project management skills and ability to handle challenges. | Provide a specific example, focusing on the challenges faced, your approach, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with diverse stakeholders in a project? | The interviewer wants to understand your communication strategies and stakeholder engagement techniques. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to monitor the effectiveness of a food assistance program? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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