Programme Associate GS 6 Hpa An

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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 EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Programme Associate

Position Level: GS 6

Number of Post: 1

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Hpa An

Report to : Head of Area Office, Hpa An

VA Number: 627593

Date of Publication: 24 March 2023

Deadline of Application: 7 April 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 provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of Emergency Coordinator and Head of Area Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:-

• Within the specific area of responsibility, prepare a range of reports and data analysis (e.g. food assistance needs, resource utilization, programme status, performance) and highlight trends/issues ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control. 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.
• Ensure and/or perform accurate, timely recording of data within the specific technical area of work (e.g. assistance programmes, food security and vulnerability assessments) and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
• Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs to perform accurate food security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of food assistance.
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff, cooperating partners within the specific technical area.
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of a range of operational queries and problems within a specific technical area of responsibility.
• Support and guide to Promote gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) as a cross-cutting commitment that informs the Country Strategic Plan in collaboration with CPs through programme implementation at field level.

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• Oversee and/or review the work of other support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to contribute to delivering objectives to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Updated programme activity database and tracking sheet, monthly M&E data, COMET data entry, CFM, the LESS and request approval for new inclusion and exclusion of beneficiaries as required.
• Provide support and guidance to CPs 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.
• Provide specialized on the job training to WFP’s staff members related to FLA management, to ensure all staff member are aware and understand on Planning, implementation, morning and reporting, payment claim, and other M&E related activities within the specific technical area.
• Review and provide regular projects information for ongoing Planning, implementation, achievement and challenges to HOA and team members.
• Work closely with Activity Managers, CO Supply Chain team, Budget and Programming team, Field Support and other Functional Units, filed staffs and CPs to oversee FLA status, the pipeline break, transport challenges and prepare call forward to WFP country office in time.
• To provide and update regular monthly distribution plan, monthly executive brief, Monthly distribution data and other project information to HOA and CO as required.
• Perform 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 which related to Humanitarian Response and emergency preparedness, food security or other related field.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Myanmar and local dialect at the duty station will be an added advantage.

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.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has experience or basic knowledge of humanitarian policy and emergency preparedness
• Has participated in implementing programs;
• 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. 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.