Site Maintenance Assistant GS 1 Myitkyina

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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: Site Maintenance Assistant GS 1

Grade : General Service Level 1

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract

Number of Post : 1

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Myitkyina

Report to : Business Support Assistant

Date of Publication: 2 March 2023

Deadline of Application: 16 March 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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of Business Support Assistant and overall supervision by the Head of Admin/Finance/HR in Myitkyina Field Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties;

• Perform cleaning, functions as required, including washing, sweeping, dusting, vacuum-cleaning and polishing; and also cleaning office compounds; • Maintain garden and lawns; • Perform basic maintenance of outdoor/indoor environments, to keep them clean, well-organized and in a good condition. • Provide support in loading/offloading and moving office equipment, furniture, baggage and other items for efficient site maintenance services. • Serve beverages and maintains kitchen equipment and area; arrange for basic refurbishment and maintenance of kitchen area and equipment to facilitate efficient service. • Maintain and clean all cleaning equipment utilized; • Keep office rooms, including kitchens and toilets to ensure clean, hygienic and well-organized working environment. • Operate and maintain photocopier, scanner and other office equipment and supplies; • Provide laundry services including basic maintenance of related equipment, to ensure that WFP office and guesthouse items are clean. • Perform any other appropriate duties as requested by the supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience: At least one or more years of experience in general administrative work.

Knowledge and skills

• Ability to use standard office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.
• Ability to follow standard business support processes and procedures.
• Ability to provide information using courtesy and tact.
• Good attention to details.

Language

Good in both oral and written communication.

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.

ORGANISATION 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.

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.