Programme Associate (RAM) G6 Nay Pyi Taw
Provide cross-functional support to food security analysis and programme monitoring tasks.
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Overview
Provide cross-functional support to food security analysis and programme monitoring tasks.
You have:
- Completion of secondary school education. First University degree in Statistics, Economics, International Affairs, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science or Social Sciences.
- At least 6 years of relevant work experience. Experience in food security analysis an advantage.
- Experience in use of statistical software (R, SPSS, Stata, or Python).
- Experience in primary data collection and/or field monitoring activities, including design, data collection, and data analysis.
- Fluency in written and oral communication skills in both English and Myanmar.
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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 (RAM) GS6 Grade : General Service Level 6 Type of contract: Fixed Term Number of Post : 1 Duration: 12 months (Renewable) Duty Station: Nay Pyi Taw Report to : Head of the Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) team VA Number : 827479 Date of Publication: 7 June 2023 Deadline of Application: 21 June 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 cross-functional support to the day-to-day food security analysis (50% under assessments) and programme monitoring tasks (50% under monitoring) to inform programme design and implementation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Research, Assessment and Monitoring (RAM) team in Nay Pyi Taw, the Programme Associate (RAM) will perform the following duties:
1. Support planning and implementation of research, assessments, and programme monitoring activities on measuring needs and effectiveness of all food assistance interventions (e.g. beneficiary needs and status, food security status, programme modalities, implementation challenges, etc.).
2. Contribute to the implementation of assessment and monitoring activities through:
- Supporting the preparation of tools using WFP’s corporate system.
- Coordination and communication with WFP country office and field office staff and local partners on sampling and data collection related budgets.
- Liaising with WFP country office and field office staff to conduct training of enumerators as part of data collection preparation.
- Working closely with WFP field office staff in following up with data collection status through data quality dashboard collection, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and consistency to build a credible evidence base.
- Data analysis.
- Supporting the drafting of reports to ensure timely dissemination to relevant audiences.
3. Build, update and maintain databases of food security, socio-economic data and develop mechanisms by which such data are disseminated to other programme units at the country and field offices levels and to partners.
4. Ensure the data management system aligns with data protection and privacy policy for all data including beneficiary database, monitoring data, geographic information, etc.
5. Perform other related duties as assigned.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of secondary school education. First University degree in Statistics, Economics, International Affairs, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science or Social Sciences.
Experience: At least 6 years of relevant work experience. Experience in food security analysis an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills Experience in the use of statistical software (R, SPSS, Stata, or Python) and ODK-based tools. Experience in primary data collection and/or field monitoring activities, including design, data collection, and data analysis. Database management skills. Experience working in a team of different nationalities and/or cultures
Languages: Fluency in written and oral communication skills in both English and Myanmar
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
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. WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage.
Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations: It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in 123 countries delivering food assistance, partnering with governments and providing common services that allow the entire humanitarian community to save lives in emergencies and build the resilience of food insecure people and communities.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. 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 your experience in data analysis and how you ensure data quality? | The interviewer is interested in your analytical skills and attention to detail. | Provide specific examples of previous data analysis projects and the methods used. |
| How would you approach planning an assessment for food security? | This question assesses your project planning and execution ability. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role do you think teamwork plays in effective monitoring and evaluation activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in data collection and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What statistical software are you proficient in, and how have you applied it in your previous work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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