Senior Programme Associate (FLA Focal Point) G7 Nay Pyi Taw

Programme & Policy

Overview

Provide effective FLA process and technical advice on project budgets.

You have:

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience including 2 years in partnership arrangement.
• Fluency in oral and written English and Myanmar.
• Post-secondary certificate in relevant functional area preferred.
• Knowledge of UN system, policies, and procedures.
• Training and/or experience utilizing computers including Microsoft software.

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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: Senior Programme Associate (FLA Focal Point) G7 Nay Pyi Taw Grade : General Service Level -7 Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract Duration: 12 months (possible extension) Duty Station: Nay Pyi Taw Report to : NGO Partnership Officer - Head of CP Management VA Number : 833147 Date of Publication: 10 June 2024 Deadline of Application: 24 June 2024

*This post is opened for Myanmar Nationals Only. **Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, for General Service Level 7, pension, 30 days of annual leave balance plus a medical insurance and other benefits you may be entitled.

JOB PURPOSE

This job is located in WFP Myanmar office in Nay Pyi Taw. At this level, job holders are responsible for technical work including the planning, implementation and co-ordination of activities that require thorough understanding of programme/project context, issues and ability to apply a range of guidelines/practices. They independently handle a wide range of specialized programme or policy support activities and need to involve in analytical work. Work performed typically has a substantial impact affecting other parts of the programme.

The purpose of this positions is to provide effective FLA process with in-depth technical review on due diligence process and technical advice to budget & cost structure of project budgets, to ensure FLA services are delivered effectively and timely manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Perform as administrator role for UN Partner Portal, support registration and verification of cooperating partners’ profiles in UNPP, support Partnership Officer in fixing UNPP relatedqueries/issues for WFP MMCO.
2. Analyze the NGO profile, capacity assessment and performance evaluation conducted and follow up the improvement plan as required.
3. Act as a secretary of Country Office Proposal Review Committee (COPRC) responsible for organizing screening process of proposals in UNPP, review the proposals for completeness of documents by using a checklist upon receipt of the proposal through UNPP, organize COPRC meetings once the proposals were recommended for detail review, preparing Note for the Records of PRC proceedings and recommendations and share with the respective cooperating partners.
4. Review the proposed budget and recommend options for the consideration of the SO/Activity managers based on trend analysis.
5. Prepare FLA documentation in collaboration with respective SO and Activity Managers and share with the cooperating partners for review and comments and obtain approval from the Management.
6. Update regularly the FLA summary and tracking sheet reflecting the status of signatory, activity and budget.
7. Maintain an updated roster of potential CPs with details of key contact personnel.
8. Process the FLA Addendum or amendment as necessary upon request of the respective field offices, after seeking technical advice from NGO Partnership Officer and approval from the Management.
9. Review of beneficiary and resource requirement on WFP information management system (COMET) for the signed FLAs
10. Take alternate role to issue Call for Proposal in UNPP in the absence of NGO Partnership Officer.
11. Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. University degrees with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses in partnership, fund/financial management, and localization are preferable.

Experience: Preferable to have at least Seven years of progressively responsible experience, of which at least two years closely related to partnership arrangement, due diligence process, budget review/negotiation, navigating and utilizing online portals effectively and legal contracting to ensure the partnership management.

Experience in the following areas is an advantage:

Knowledge of humanitarian assistance and development practice.

General knowledge of UN system, policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

Knowledge of the political, economic and social situation in Myanmar.

Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including Microsoft window software, and other standard WFP software packages and systems.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written in 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

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Has facilitated communication with technical teams (i.e. Nutrition, RAM, CBT, etc.).

Has contributed to the implementation of programmers.

Has experience facilitating/processing legally binding agreements.

Has observed or assisted with policy discussions.

Has special analytical skills to identify discrepancies between (for data accuracy between WFP cooperate systems vs WFP Reports and budget commitment vs expenditure).

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 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. WFP is committed to an accessible, inclusive recruitment process. 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 the 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 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.

Please visit UN World Food Programme (WFP) and click on: "Our work" and Countries to learn more about WFP's operations.

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.

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