Senior Programme Associate (Food) G7

Programme & Policy

Overview

Provide effective coordination and specialized support to policy and programme activities.

You have:

• First University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.
• Minimum seven years of working experience after completion of the first university degree.
• Four years of professional experience in emergency response, food security and/or implementation of program activities.

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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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Contract type Fixed Term GS-7 Post Title Senior Programme Associate (Food) G7 Number of Post One Duty Station Naypyitaw Report To Programme Policy Officer (Activity 1 Manager) Duration of Service 12 months (Extendable) Opening Date for Application 11 November 2021 Closing Date for Application 25 November 2021

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.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Under direct supervision of Activity 1 Manager and overall management of SO 1 Manager, job holder is responsible for technical work including the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting within an area of responsibility.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide effective coordination and specialized support to a full range of policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Provide efficient support to the Activity Manager in reviewing field level agreement (FLA) proposals related to food transfer modality including beneficiaries, food and budget requirement;
• Support Activity Manager for efficient coordination with Budget and Programming, Finance and Supply Chain for Activity 1 to ensure that the activities through food transfer modality are performed within the established targets following WFP’s policies and procedures;
• Review FLA proposals of food transfer modality, prepare the FLA tracking and review monthly distribution plan for approval;
• Review monthly food request (form H), consolidated distribution report (form B) and monthly distribution report (form D) for further approval;
• Prepare and ensure accurate, timely recording of food assistance related for internal and external reporting;
• Assist Activity Manager in pipeline management for food modality: monitor and review monthly plan vs actual distribution, recommend fund programming in coordination with Budget & Programming, Supply Chain and Field Offices;
• Coordinate and liaise with other units such as Budget & Programming, Supply Chain and Finance related to food modality, monitor and review Food Transfer Cost (FTC) and Implementation Cost (IA) and support the Activity Manager in an overall analysis of Act 1 budget;
• Provide efficient support in rapid situation monitoring, food distribution and monitoring of emergency response in coordination with VAM, M&E and Field Offices;
• Assist in release of Service Entry Sheet (SES) for food distribution, Cooperating Partners’ fixed cost, delivery & distribution cost in WFP Financial Tracking System (WINGS) in coordination with Field Support and Finance Unit;
• Other as required.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Purpose: Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
• People: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
• Performance: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
• Partnership: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance: Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.
• Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers): Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
• Emergency Programming: Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high quality emergency programmes.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• First University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

Desired experiences for entry into the role:

Preferable to have minimum seven years of working experience after completion of the first university degree with four years of professional experience in emergency response, food security and/ or implementation of program activities Additional experience in following functional capabilities is an advantage.

• Programme Lifecycle & Food Assistance: Demonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.
• Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Vouchers): Demonstrates ability to implement, under guidance, food assistance programmes deploying the full range of transfer modalities with an understanding of basic principles guiding modality selection and implementation.
• Emergency Programming: Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high-quality emergency programmes.

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).

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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.

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